Community Engagement Specialist

Austin, TX (On-site)

$20/hr – $25/hrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and expand Lincoln-Goldfinch Law’s community partnerships and outreach, coordinating events and resources while guiding strategy with a focus on immigrant rights and accessibility.

  • Build and nurture partnerships with diverse community stakeholders and act as a primary point of contact.
  • Drive outreach activities, event participation, and data-informed strategy development.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build Meaningful Community Partnerships
  • - Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, schools, churches, businesses, professional associations, government entities, and other stakeholders.
  • - Identify opportunities to expand LGL’s presence and impact within Central Texas and beyond.
  • - Build trust and serve as a welcoming, accessible point of contact for community partners.
  • Connect Communities With Resources
  • - Research and identify community events, workshops, conferences, and other opportunities aligned with LGL’s mission.
  • - Coordinate LGL’s participation in events and ensure we are prepared to make a meaningful impact.
  • - Represent LGL with professionalism, compassion, and enthusiasm.
  • - Clearly communicate LGL’s mission, services, and available legal resources to diverse audiences.
  • - Assist with outreach and logistics for El Bus Sin Fronteras.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a similar community engagement, outreach, organizing, business development, or relationship-building role.
  • Bilingual Spanish — required. Must be able to read, write, and speak grammatically correct Spanish.
  • Strong commitment to immigrant rights, justice, accessibility, and community empowerment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, urgent needs, and special projects.
  • Strong proficiency with Google Workspace or similar software.

Preferred

  • Experience with campaign field work, grassroots organizing, or community organizing.
  • Experience working in the legal services or nonprofit sector.
  • Experience coordinating community events or outreach initiatives.
  • Experience using data to evaluate outreach efforts and adjust strategies.
  • You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are: Outgoing and personable — you genuinely enjoy meeting new people and building relationships.
  • You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are: A self-starter — you see what needs to be done and take action.
  • You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are: A connector — you naturally bring people, organizations, and ideas together.
  • You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are: Highly organized — you can manage multiple moving pieces without losing sight of the details.
  • You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are: Adaptable — you can shift gears when priorities change or an unexpected opportunity comes up.
  • You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are: Empathetic — you understand that our clients and community members may be navigating incredibly difficult circumstances.

Salaries

Posted range

$20/hr – $25/hr

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Lincoln-Goldfinch Law · Austin, TX · On-site