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Outreach/Community Engagement Specialist
Salary
$60,060.20 - $105,105.59 Annually
Location
107 Centennial Street, Suite A, LaPlata, MD 20646, MD
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2026-00237
Department
RPT ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date
09/25/2026
Closing Date
10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
The hiring salary range is $60,060.20 - $82,585.70 annually, commensurate with experience.
Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.
Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Outreach/Community Engagement Specialist to coordinate Recreation, Parks and Tourism's community engagement and outreach activities, effectively engaging with the public and building relationships to ensure the needs and preferences of the community are being met. Under the supervision of the Media & Communications Project Manager, develops, monitors, coordinates and supports the outreach efforts of Recreation, Parks and Tourism, maintains communications to support effective community engagement, including various print publications, social media, web and e-communications networks; and performs related functions to increase community outreach and engagement.
Essential Job Functions
Represents Recreation, Parks and Tourism in local organizations, develops contacts, serves as liaison to more effectively engage the public.
Attends community and neighborhood events on behalf of Recreation, Parks and Tourism to connect with the community and hear concerns, provide information about department offerings, and advocate for broader participation.
Coordinates, facilitates and assists with scheduling engagement activities including surveys, mailings, forums and meetings, online initiatives and other outreach.
Actively monitors and utilizes social media and online tools to promote community projects and engagement initiatives, and coordinates responses for online discussions.
Reviews and evaluates existing engagement strategies, systems and activities, and makes enhancements to improve effectiveness.
Ensures that the needs of culturally and economically diverse communities are met and works to identify and eliminate existing barriers to participation.
Collaborates with the Media & Communications Project Manager to plan, develop and deliver coordinated communications about engagement activities through a broad range of communications channels.
Stays abreast of community developments related to the need for informed and engaged community participation.
Assist in creating, editing, and distributing engaging content for a range of media formats - website, print, news releases, brochures, social media, e-newsletters, etc.
Assist in creating the Department's quarterly GUIDE publication, including compiling content from throughout department, working directly with graphic designer and print vendors on proofing and printing process.
Coordinates marketing implementation with other departments, as needed.
Collaborates with divisions and other departments on special projects, displays, and other outreach events.
Takes photographs and maintains department photo library.
Responds to inquiries from internal clients and the public via email, online form submissions, social media, and telephone.
Performs data entry, compiles information, and sends monthly reports as directed.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working in community engagement and public affairs; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
Work is subject to frequent interruptions and deadlines and requires tailoring and delivering work products and services to meet the needs of diverse groups.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Charles County Government goals and priorities, with emphasis on encouraging, facilitating and increasing effective, two-way community engagement to enhance the participation and support of the community in the work of Charles County Government. This includes keen awareness of cultural diversity to effectively engage representatives from all parts of the community.
Knowledge of Charles County community organizations, including business, civic, government and professional groups, with an emphasis on encouraging, facilitating and increasing community support and understanding and engagement with Charles County Government.
Skill in community engagement and demonstrated proficiency in developing informational brochures, newsletters, and presentations to inform and engage the community in gathering feedback on the work and priorities of Charles County Government, while enhancing its public image.
Skill in problem solving to select, organize and logically process relevant information (verbal, numerical or abstract) to solve a problem. This includes ability to recognize subtle aspects of problems, identify relevant information and make balanced recommendations and decisions. Examples include developing, improving and managing a planning framework for community engagement and outreach; developing and making audience-specific appeals to increase community engagement; and arranging for and overseeing execution of events.
Skill in using technology (e.g., MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, web-based tools, and social media including, but not limited to, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) to plan, schedule, and communicate to effectively promote and support all community engagement efforts.
Skill in working with people of diverse backgrounds and tailoring and delivering public engagement products and services to meet the needs of diverse groups is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to effectively share information to reach a broad spectrum of the community and to engage with constituents in conversations so that they will understand and share information with the community about Charles County Government.
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills to interact with contacts in a businesslike, customer service-oriented manner by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and working in harmony with supervisors, staff and the general public.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary with frequent periods of light physical activity and is performed in office surroundings. It may include moving about to carry supplies that require an individual to lift up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; set up for community meetings, and perform related functions; use fingers to operate office and communications equipment, such as a computer (for sustained periods, at times) and a telephone; and reviewing all kinds of written documents containing small print, symbols and special notations. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision or hearing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Generally, work involves only exposure to normal, everyday risks.
Department/Division: Recreation, Parks & Tourism/Administration
Pay Grade: 112
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Telework Eligible: Yes
Reports To: Media & Communications Project Manager
Supervises: None
Charles County Government
BENEFITS SUMMARY
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Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.
Flexible Spending Account
Provides medical and dependent care options.
Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.
Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month.
Life Insurance
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.
Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.
Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.
Employee Leave
Transfer of Sick Leave
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.
Work Schedules
Additional Fringe Benefits
Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2026
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This position assists with creating content for multiple formats (website, print, news releases, social media). Which format are you most experienced with, and how have you tailored messaging for different audiences?
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This role requires attending community events and representing the department. What experience do you have interacting with the public in similar settings?
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If selected for this position, you will be required to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Is this acceptable to you?
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In order to work or volunteer with children or youth in Maryland, you must have a Federal and State Criminal Background Investigation and disclosure statements. This will be provided at no cost to you. Do you agree to submit to a background investigation?
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The hiring salary range for this position is $$60,060.20 - $82,585.70 annually, commensurate with experience. Salary will be determined for the selected candidate based on related experience and other factors. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring salary range for this position.
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The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.). According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?
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For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.
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Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?
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Employer Charles County Government