Community Outreach Specialist

Community Outreach Specialist

SALARY: $4,314-$7,750/mo.

EXTENDED DEADLINE: 4/22/2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is your chance to become part of an exceptional organization and a dynamic team shaping the future of Fresno! The City of Fresno is currently hiring for the position of Community Outreach Specialist. The Community Outreach Specialist will be responsible for outreach related to Measure P and the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture grant program. Qualified candidates for this role will demonstrate experience in one or more of the following[SM1] [SG2] [SM3]  areas: community outreach and equity-centered engagement; arts, cultural arts or cultural studies; grant management; program implementation; the nonprofit sector; familiarity with local communities and the rich diversity of Fresno; public administration; customer service; project management; evaluation; planning; meeting facilitation; and/or event management.

Community Outreach Specialists perform assignments which may include but are not limited to, informing and educating members of the community and city departments about desired services, programs, and/or grants; planning, scheduling and facilitating outreach events/projects; making presentations to community groups or organizations; soliciting suggestions on strengthening the partnerships between the community and the City of Fresno, and may oversee program operations and compliance. Other assignments may include collecting, compiling and analyzing community comments; preparing promotional materials; tracking outreach, attendance and communication efforts; supporting technical assistance workshops for grant applicants; and highlighting the impacts and outcomes of the EAAC grant program. Incumbents must demonstrate the ability to work well with a wide diversity of groups and advisory bodies. 

This role requires some evening and occasional weekend or holiday assignments as well as travel within the City of Fresno to various locations. A driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.  The successful candidate must possess the ability to set up and break down canopies, tables, chairs and materials for outreach events with or without reasonable accommodation.

This is an unclassified position in which incumbents serve at the will of the Department Director.

The current vacancy exists in the PARCS Department. Because the Community Outreach Specialist position is located in several departments, the City of Fresno may use applications received through this recruitment for future vacancies.

ABOUT MEASURE P AND CULTURAL ARTS

The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department administers funding from Measure P, a local sales tax that invests in improving and maintaining parks and facilities, creating new parks and trails, and funding recreation, community, and arts and culture programs. On an annual basis, twelve percent (12%) or approximately $5 million dollars, of Measure P funds are allocated to the EAAC grant program. 

Grants funded through EAAC are implemented by the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (Commission) in partnership with the Fresno Arts Council, or its successor local arts agency, using multiple solicitations that allow for a diverse set of programs. Grants include different program sizes and reach, including core operating and project-support funding for nonprofit organizations. 

The City of Fresno’s Cultural Arts Plan guides this work and was adopted by the Fresno City Council on August 10, 2023. The Cultural Arts Plan identifies needs and opportunities in the arts and culture community, prioritizes outcomes and investments, and develops a vision and goals for the future of Fresno arts and cultural programs that are reflective of the cultural, demographic, and geographic diversity of Fresno.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

The City of Fresno offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for a Community Outreach Specialist is from $51,768 to $93,000. The employee benefits package below is subject to change at any time and includes:

BENEFITS: UNIT 2 Classification - Management Confidential - Unrepresented

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental, and vision for the employee and their dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays in addition to one (1) birthday and one (1) personal day.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year, 48 of which can be cashed out annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrual of 15.5 hours per month of Annual Leave, with cash-out provisions.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK: 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement System - one of the state's most well-funded public retirement systems. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies, including CalPERS. Retirement benefits vest after five years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP): a voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits into a special savings account within the retirement system while working for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation requires a minimum age of 50 and that the employee is vested. Benefits include ownership of the accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:

-Two years of directly related professional/program experience, as deemed acceptable by the Director of Personnel Services and the appointing authority; 

AND 

- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Communications, Criminology, Liberal Studies, Social Work, or related field.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

A COPY OF THE DEGREE OR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED. APPLICANTS LACKING THE MANDATORY ATTACHMENT MAY BE REJECTED.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid California Driver's License will be required at the time of appointment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application online at www.fresno.gov/jobs before the final filing date. 

Applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to interview for this rewarding and excellent opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry, or disability.  For more information, please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno website.

Accurate tracking of efforts (outreach contacts, communication logs, attendance)

Helping track community impact stories (from grantees and orgs)