What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Coordinator position at CGA?
The Connecticut House Democratic Office is seeking an Outreach Coordinator who will assist legislators by initiating community outreach projects for a variety of districts. This person will work alongside legislators, constituent engagement coordinators, press aides and our digital communications department daily to execute outreach events.
- Develops outreach plans for each assigned member.
- Actively participates in weekly outreach team meetings to develop new events for legislators.
- Initiates meetings with their legislator's team to discuss upcoming outreach events.
- Creates a written memo for each event.
- Effectively executes outreach events in communities.
- Produces mail using templates created by the digital communications department.
- Assists in creating graphics for events using Canva.
- Assists in gathering content at events for social media.
- Works on other projects as assigned by, and at the direction, of the Outreach Director.
Requires a bachelor’s degree, or at least 2 years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires attention to detail, good organizational skills, creative thinking, plus a working knowledge of legislative policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, proactive, and willing to work on tight deadlines with limited notice. Must have the ability to multitask, work well individually and on a team, strong communication skills, ability to think proactively, and demonstrate close attention to detail. Previous experience working in community engagement is preferred.
Salary : $58,425