Job Title: Community Engagement Advocate

Hourly – Project Based

We are seeking dynamic and community-oriented individuals to join Barracuda Public Relations as part-time, and on-call, hourly contract employees. Community Engagement Advocates. As a Community Engagement Advocate, you will be responsible for supporting Barracuda PR’s community outreach and engagement efforts. You will play a key role in gathering input, creating connections with the community and collaborating with various organizations..

Who is Barracuda Public Relations?

Barracuda Public Relations is a local public relations agency that specializes in public engagement. We work with a large scope of clients such as local governments, agencies and organizations in different capacities.

Responsibilities:

Community engagement advocates will act as support in a variety of events such as the following:
• Pop-Up and Intercept Events: In-person events where we gather direct feedback from the public through surveys, questionnaires, etc.
• Neighborhood/Civic Group Meetings: Presenting information to attendees of regularly scheduled neighborhood and civic group meetings.
• Focus Group Recruitment: Helping identify and reach out to qualified individuals for focus groups.
• Public Meeting Support: Providing support to project teams during public meetings (meeting set-up, sign-in station, promotion).

Events may require different forms of engagement. For each event, advocates will be briefed and explained their duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• Support in implementing comprehensive outreach strategies to engage a broad spectrum of community members.
• Participate in community events, workshops, pop-ups, and information sessions as needed.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, businesses, schools, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with local leaders and influencers to enhance community participation in events.
• Participate in discussions to gather feedback and gain community engagement.

What we’re looking for:

• Self-motivated individuals who are enthusiastic and outgoing individuals
• Community-minded individuals
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with diverse communities and large groups
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to objectively gather input
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Strong communication skills
• Bilingual (Preferred)
• Ability to work during weekends, week days or week nights
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Additional qualities or experiences that are preferred, but not required:
• Experience in community outreach and engagement
• Skilled in conducting data collection and surveys
• Familiarity with public meetings and event planning
• Awareness of local news and issues

This position provides a unique chance to engage with the El Paso community through various events. If you have a passion for community involvement, we encourage you to apply and contribute to building a community that truly represents El Paso.

Please send your resume to info@barracudapr.com and make sure to include/address the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Email
• Phone
• Ability to work outside of traditional work hours (mainly evenings and weekends).
• Please describe your experience with community engagement, particularly related to public meetings, events, surveys, etc. Highlight specific initiatives or projects you’ve been involved with.
• What does community engagement mean to you?
• What industries have you or do you currently work in?
• If applicable, highlight any additional qualifications or experiences you have that may not be required but could be beneficial for the role (e.g., customer service, creative industry, resident leader program, etc).