Community Engagement Liaison

Community Engagement Liaison

Salary

$48,600.81 - $76,750.25 Annually

Job Number

24SHRF608LV056

Closing Date

3/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is seeking to fill a Community Engagement Liaison position in the Community Outreach and Public Affairs division.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.  

Location and hours:
This position is located in downtown Minneapolis at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 as well as onsite locations throughout the community. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the possibility of both evening and weekend hours depending on events.

About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
 
In this position, you will:

• Provide a regular presence in the community, build visibility, and establish relationships with organizations including, but not limited to schools, businesses, faith-based groups, non-profit organizations, and other community-based organizations. 
• Coordinate events involving a variety of community partners to include, but not be limited to clothing or school supply drives, resource fairs, educational seminars, community roundtables, employment recruitment and mentorship.
• Serve as a central point of contact between community partners and the Hennepin County Sheriff.
• Attend community events with and on behalf of the Hennepin County Sheriff.
• Model the agency’s mission, vision and strategic priorities while maintaining a focus on community needs.
• Create and present for a variety of audiences on topics related to public safety.
• Utilize community connections, special events and organized activities to recruit potential employees in a variety of positions for the agency from student explorers to interns, to full-time employees and leverage relationships to create positive mentorship opportunities.
• Support the various divisions in the agency with outreach and engagement efforts. 
• Work flexible hours as needed to participate in evening and weekend events.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Four or more years of experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations. General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets. 
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the positions (planning, communications, marketing, organizational leadership and development, social sciences, or criminal justice).

Nice to have:

 

• Experience: 
  • Developing partnerships with multiple groups, organizations, and stakeholders. 
  • With giving presentations, organizational recruitment, and public speaking. 
• Ability to:
  • Develop and maintain positive, ongoing relationships with a broad and diverse range of individuals and groups.
  • Develop correspondence, documents, presentations, and proposals.
  • Communicate with others to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Display behavior that supports a positive and productive workplace culture based on respect, collaboration, equity, and accountability.
  • Display cultural sensitivity and understanding.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
  • Solve problems with favorable results.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

If you have questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us 
612-348-7855