NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Community Outreach Assistant-Limited Term
Various, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$4,986/mo - $6,362/mo
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company focused on community development, and they are seeking a Community Outreach Assistant for a limited-term position. The role involves supporting the Salinas Outreach and Response Team by conducting street-based outreach and coordinating community engagement efforts.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
Assists in the implementation of department operation and service programs or planning initiatives/community engagement efforts
Assists with planning and conducting community outreach events, workshops, trainings and other meetings
Assists with the coordination of meeting logistics including securing venues, obtaining supplies and materials, arranging for childcare, refreshments and meeting/event set-up and clean-up
Prepares and distributes meeting notices, flyers, surveys, and outreach materials
Responds to letters, public inquires, e-mails, and other communications
Maintains contact lists in both written and/or electronic formats
Utilizes social media platforms to engage and inform members of the community
Prepares and/or gives presentations (i.e. PowerPoint) to the general public, community organizations and others
Facilitates small group and other community engagement activities
Prepares meeting agendas and follow-up notes; records community input
Performs basic research to assist the preparation of reports, surveys, studies or other documents
Coordinates, interacts and confers with other City Departments
Serves as liaison between other government agencies, non-profit organizations and ad hoc committees for special community service projects, etc
Interprets and conveys applicable City policies, rules and regulations
Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Two years of work experience involving increased responsibility and customer service, public outreach, community development or planning experience
A valid State of California Driver's License
Principles and practices of effective organization, program development and implementation
English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation
Appropriate writing techniques for writing reports and correspondence
Research methods and procedures
Record keeping principles and procedures
Principles of local government practices
Principles of volunteerism and marketing
Basic clerical and computer skills, including word processing and basic software applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook 365); filing; familiarity with learning materials and effective training techniques
Understand the organization and operation of the City, community stakeholders and other outside organizations necessary to assume assigned responsibilities
Promote the mission, values and standards of an effective public organization, particularly in the area of customer service
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Prepare outreach materials and assist with meeting logistics
Utilize social media and email
Read, understand, apply and explain City programs, regulations and planning initiatives/efforts
Give public presentations to a wide range of large and small audiences
Guide small group activities and discussions
Conduct web/online research
Work cooperatively with other City departments and outside agencies
Occasionally work holidays, weekends and evenings when necessary
Work independently. Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, elected officials, the community and volunteers
Preferred
Other desktop publishing software related to preparing leaflets, brochures and similar materials (such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign or MS Publisher) is desired
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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