Overview
Community Engagement Specialist Jobs in Houston, Texas, USA at Trust Guss Injury Lawyers
Trust Guss Injury Lawyers is a national personal injury law firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. We are focused on bringing justice to individuals injured in car accidents and other personal injury incidents. We seek adynamicand creativeCommunity Engagement Specialisttojoin our teamand help create and strengthen connections with our potential audience.
Position Overview:
The full timeCommunity Engagement Specialistwill play a critical role in developing and executing community-focused initiatives that enhance the firm’s brand, foster meaningful connections, and position Trust Guss Injury Lawyers as a trusted partner within the local Houston area. This role involvesbuilding relationships, organizing and conducting “offsite” events and deployments, and creating campaigns that reflect the firm’s mission and values while driving awareness and referrals.
Leveraging our exclusive sponsorship of all University of Houston athletics will be a key focus of your work.As part of this role, you will be responsible for driving and deployment of the “Trust Guss bus,” a van wrapped with firm signage and logo. You do NOT need a commercial driver’s license, but a clean driving record will be required.
Also, please note that some after-hours and weekend time will be required to staffcommunity events. This time will either be offset with comp time during normal working hours and/or otherwise compensated.
Key Responsibilities:
Development, formation, and execution of offsite events and deployments of the “Trust Guss bus” and other similarcommunity engagementactivities.
Establish and foster mutually beneficial working relationships with local schools, non-profits, and other community organizations to find and execute “win/win”community engagementactivities.
Maximizing leverage and utilization of our partnership with University of Houston athletics.
Work with other members of the marketing team and outside vendors in order to support and assist in other marketing projects and endeavors.
Optimal Qualifications & Skills:
2-3+ years of experience incommunity engagement, event planning, and public relations, preferably in a professional services environment.
Exceptional interpersonal andcommunication skills, adynamicand engaging personality, and the ability to build relationships acrossdiverseaudiences.
Strong organizational andproject managementskills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Familiarity with digital marketing tools, social media platforms, and CRM systems is a plus.
Passion for community building and commitment to the mission of helping individuals and families in need.
A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
If you want to join us in leading our efforts to redefine lawyer advertising, we can offer a competitive base salary, plus results-based bonuses that should satisfy any compensation expectations. More important than just great compensation, you will work with management and teammates that will be EXTREMELY supportive and open-minded in regard to your ideas and work.
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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Title: Community Engagement Specialist
Company: Trust Guss Injury Lawyers
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR
