Community Liaison, Office of the City Council President

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

COMMUNITY LIAISON, OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Baltimore City Council

POSTING DATE: 10/21/2024

SALARY RANGE: $52,362.00 - $83,731.00

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

Summary Of Position

Community Liaisons are the City Council President’s representatives in the community. They are assigned to specific geographic areas of the city and are tasked with building productive working relationships with community leaders and constituents. Liaisons regularly attend community association meetings to listen and respond to neighborhood concerns that can be addressed through City services and resources. They are a valuable source of information and assistance to neighborhoods throughout Baltimore. Community Affairs Liaisons routinely participate in community events and activities on behalf of the City Council President to provide resource information and to further connect residents to their local government.

Essential Functions

(The following examples illustrate the work performed in this position. This list is not inclusive. The position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.)

• Attends community meetings regularly and promote the Council President’s initiatives and achievements and distribute relevant information from the various city agencies and boards (i.e., Liquor Board, Zoning, Planning, DOT, and grant information).
• Completes meeting reports, weekly wrap-ups reports and timely follow-up to the community.
• Informs the Council President and Director of Government and Community Affairs of hot issues and concerns in assigned districts.
• Staffs the Council President and prepare briefing memorandum for meetings and events.
• Develops ideas for legislation (aided by Legislative Director). Monitors legislative bills relevant to communities.
• Represents the Council President on committees, work groups and other initiatives.
• Responds on behalf of the Council President to telephone calls and correspondence; work with the district Council Members and their staff to ensure efforts are not being duplicated.
• Serves as a referral office for assigned district constituents.

Education And Experience Requirements

Requirements - A high school diploma or GED certificate. Previous community outreach experience in a diverse or multi-cultural community environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Equivalencies - Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• General knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data.
• Ability to prepare and present reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with elected officials, co-workers, and the general public.
• Ability to learn an agency’s purpose, programs, and operations.

Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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