What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Consultant position at Performance Services?
Position Purpose
The community engagement consultant role is responsible for facilitating community engagement to support successful school pre-referendum/bond election campaigns.
Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities
School Finance Law
Core Competencies
Minimum Qualifications
The community engagement consultant role is responsible for facilitating community engagement to support successful school pre-referendum/bond election campaigns.
Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities
School Finance Law
- Learn/possess a solid understanding of state-based school finance rules as it pertains to referenda
- Attend Board Meetings
- Frequent Statewide travel to in person meetings
- Meet with school districts
- Attend survey meetings
- Plan materials for community conversations
- Prepare for community engagement workshops and presentations
- Write and review communication plan
- Review postcard edits
- Meet with Performance Services Business Development Managers, architects, and marketing team
- Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with clients and the internal team is an essential part of the
- Review deliverables with the team
- Draft key messaging for FAQs and parent flyers
- Finalize materials for publish
- Assist with press releases
- Attend video production meetings
- Prepare timeline for campaign in format presentable to board
- Prepare slides for April public information session
- Analyze voters by age demographic, adding information about target audiences
Core Competencies
- Integrity – Act with integrity; truthfulness, fairness and
- Continuous Learning – Is a continuous learner focused on constant improvement; embraces new technologies.
- Exceed Expectations – Work hard to exceed customer
- Compassion – Conduct oneself as a steward of PSI, supporting its growth & ability to help those in
- Accountability – Take responsibility for one’s actions and
- Results Oriented – Puts direction on achieving results which are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic
- Initiative – Stays focused on results and objectives, despite environmental and organizational
- Decision Making – Makes decisions that are practical, timely, and aligned with the beliefs and values of the company.
- Results Driven – Possesses the confidence to purposely drive toward results while constantly problem- solving and engaging the commitment of
- Communication – Collaborates in a way that is goal oriented, yet motivates and engages others in an enthusiastic way. Puts emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups in a persuasive and poise communication
- Work hours vary based on workload, but should average 40-45 hours per
- Some overnight travel could be required
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Background in public relations and communications
- Have experience with Wisconsin’s referendum law
- Have an understanding of campaign timelines as they relate to referendums
