What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Coordinator position at Lincoln-Goldfinch Law?
We are seeking a full-time Community Engagement Coordinator to join our Business Development Team immediately. This person will expand and deepen LGL’s partnerships across Central Texas and beyond. The ideal candidate is outgoing, self-motivated, and deeply committed to immigrant rights and social justice. You will work closely with our current Community Engagement team member and leadership to identify and cultivate partnerships with schools, churches, local businesses, professional associations, and government entities such as the Mexican Consulate. This person will seek out and coordinate community events where LGL can share safety planning and legal resources. The Community Engagement Coordinator will represent LGL at events, speaking with compassion and clarity about our mission. They will also support special projects for the firm owner, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch. This position will require traveling extensively within Central Texas (with potential for statewide expansion). While the schedule is primarily standard business hours, there may be times when evening or weekend work is needed to support events or special projects.
Position Responsibilities:
- Build and manage strong relationships with community organizations and stakeholders.
- Identify and secure opportunities for LGL to participate in events that align with our mission.
- Serve as a visible ambassador for LGL, promoting accessibility and trust.
- Assist with the logistics and outreach for El Bus Sin Fronteras.
- Support the Business Development team in advancing firm goals and partnerships.
- Provide assistance on special initiatives and projects at the direction of the firm owner.
This list is not inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.
Education:
Mandatory Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Qualifications
- At least 1-year experience in a similar position.
- Campaign field or organizing experience strongly preferred.
- Flexibility to adapt to urgent needs and special projects.
- Experience in the legal services industry is preferred.
- Strong commitment to immigrant rights, justice, and accessibility.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to self-start, manage projects independently, and deliver results.
- Strong analytical ability to interpret data and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
- Outgoing, personable, and able to connect with diverse communities.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Google Suite or related software.
- Highly organized and proactive in managing communications.
- Empathetic and client-focused, with a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
Competencies:
- Communication: the ability to appropriately and effectively communicate. The ability to express clear and concise ideas.
- Building Collaborative Relationships: the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
- Fostering Teamwork: the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team.
- Ethical Practice: the ability to demonstrate conduct congruent with generally accepted moral principles, values, and professional guidelines.
- Influencing Others: the ability to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
- Results-Oriented: The ability to remain productive and achieve goals established in a timely manner.
- Bi-lingual-Spanish (Required): ability to read, write, and speak grammatically correct Spanish.
Physical Requirements:
This role may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking. Candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively, including speaking and hearing, as well as using their hands for tasks such as typing or handling materials. Limited lifting may also be required.
The qualifications listed reflect the minimum skills needed for the role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. These qualifications serve as guidelines and should be considered with other job-related criteria.
About us
Lincoln-Goldfinch Law (LGL) is a nationally recognized immigration law firm based in Austin. Our mission is to bring peace of mind and security to families navigating the immigration system. We believe in justice, accessibility, and building strong community ties. Through projects like El Bus Sin Fronteras–our mobile outreach initiative delivering free legal education and resources across Texas–we meet people where they are and fight to make safety planning and justice accessible to all.
We’re not your typical law firm. We are a team of passionate, driven professionals who genuinely care about the work we do and the people we serve. We believe success is a team effort–we celebrate each other’s wins, support one another through challenges, and always have each other’s backs. Collaboration isn’t just encouraged; it’s how we operate. When something needs to be done, we step up. “That’s not my job” doesn’t exist in our culture.
We embrace technology and efficiency, always looking for ways to improve our work and client experience. Policies and procedures aren’t just rules to follow; they’re tools that help us work better as a team and deliver the best results to our clients.
Our team brings energy, enthusiasm, and attention to detail to every task. But above all, we lead with empathy. Our clients come to us during some of the most critical moments of their lives–seeking safety, security, and a better future for themselves and their families. We are here to guide them with care, expertise, and integrity, ensuring they feel heard, supported and empowered. If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions truly matter–to both your team and the people whose lives you’re helping change–you’ll fit right in.
Our Core Values
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE – We are a constantly evolving organization that is committed to improving ourselves, our processes, our results, and our impact. We are agile in an effort to make today better than yesterday.
INTEGRITY – We believe in open communication - giving and getting honest, constructive feedback. We proactively take ownership for our mistakes, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. We celebrate the lessons learned from our experiences.
IN THIS TOGETHER – We embrace the principle that when we set our teammates up for success, we all succeed. And when a client doesn't receive exceptional service, we have a shared responsibility to learn from the failure. We acknowledge our individual accountability in collectively providing an unparalleled client experience.
PASSION – We care intensely about the success of our clients and our team members. We are tenacious and persevere through challenges with optimism and creativity. We are confident in ourselves and our impact on the world.
JUSTICE – Together, we uplift the underrepresented, promoting equality and driving positive change in our communities. We believe that everyone deserves equal rights, opportunities, and privileges.