The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) is seeking an Outreach and Engagement Specialist to support community engagement efforts and strengthen relationships with residents, community organizations, and system partners. This position plays a key role in advancing public engagement strategies, with diverse and underserved communities, and serves as a liaison for the HCAO at events, meetings, and community-focused initiatives. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Find us here at upcoming career fairs! Location and hours:This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various locations within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. The typical work hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About the position type:This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Intermediate. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Plan, coordinate, and implement projects focused on public engagement activities with the goal of strengthening relationships with diverse communities and furthering initiatives that build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, other government entities, businesses, and the public. Facilitate internal and external event processes for staff and community engagement. Organize and facilitate community meetings and events, develop presentations and handouts, gather data and feedback, and create and edit content for emails and webpages. Set up online surveys, analyze data, maintain project websites, and prepare and respond to community questions. Assist in handling the Citizen Information phone and email and help respond to resident questions and inquiries about HCOA activities. Collaborate with employees across all departments to answer questions and disseminate information. Track inquiries from residents and work with HCAO staff, security, and law enforcement if inappropriate contact is made by a resident. Assist HCAO Leadership, monitoring initiatives with Criminal Justice Partners, elected officials and the community. Need to have:One of the following:Six years or more of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position. Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and two years or more of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position. Nice to have: Experience in:Planning, coordinating, and implementing projects focused on public engagement activities with diverse and underserved communities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within and outside the organization. Gathering, analyzing, and presenting data or feedback to evaluate public engagement efforts and guide project decisions. Working in a public law office or court setting. Managing multiple projects while being responsive to immediate unexpected demands. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication based on audience and format. Familiarity with criminal legal system processes and the community resources that assist individuals navigating them. Ability to:Work with diverse communities and represent the HCAO in public-facing settings. Build and maintain positive working relationships with community members, staff, partners, and stakeholders. Communicate clearly and respectfully across a wide range of audiences and cultural backgrounds. Exercise sound judgment, maintain professionalism, and handle sensitive situations appropriately. Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, public-facing environment. About the department:The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is a fierce advocate for justice and equity, pursuing holistic community safety and providing quality legal services through evidence-informed practices and collaborative problem-solving. We prosecute crimes with fairness and integrity. We advocate for victims of crime by seeking meaningful accountability and supporting healing. We use preventive and restorative approaches to address the complex root causes of crime and violence. We engage with partners to pursue system accountability. Additionally, we provide proactive and innovative legal services in the areas of mental health, child support, child protection, and civil legal representation for Hennepin County to advance the County’s efforts to reduce disparities and enhance the quality of life of our community. About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Watch this video for application best practices and tips. This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.