Team Openings

Project Specialist

We're looking for a project specialist to spend a year helping us enhance public engagement and implement programs.

CivicLex is seeking a motivated and versatile Project Specialist to join our team. This role is crucial for enhancing public engagement and increasing community awareness about civic issues in Lexington. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating public outreach initiatives, developing educational resources, and supporting event planning and execution.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Public Engagement

  • Inform and engage Lexington residents about civic issues through both online platforms and in-person interactions.

  • Conduct interviews and focus groups with community stakeholders to gather insights for specific projects.

  • Develop and distribute surveys, focus groups, and other engagement tools to collect feedback from the public.

  • Resource Creation

    • Design and produce various resources (digital, written, in-person) to educate residents on civic matters and facilitate community feedback.

  • Logistics and Event Planning

    • Assist in organizing and managing logistics for public events aimed at fostering civic engagement.

    • Coordinate with team members and external vendors to ensure successful event execution.

  • Research and Analysis

    • Research public policies and civic engagement strategies within Lexington and other comparative communities.

    • Analyze data and create reports to support ongoing projects and initiatives.

  • Relationship Building

    • Collaborate with local organizations and community members on project-specific tasks.

    • Foster long-term partnerships based on transparency and trust, enhancing CivicLex’s community presence.

The ideal person for this position is someone who:

  • Possesses a deep commitment to the community's civic involvement.

  • Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with diverse groups and individuals, demonstrating competence in interacting with multicultural and varied demographic communities.

  • Highly adaptable and open to learning new skills and taking on various responsibilities.

  • Experience in community engagement, public policy, customer service, data analysis, communications, qualitative research, marketing, or education.

  • Demonstrates a proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Compensation and details:

  • Location: Lexington, Kentucky

  • Term: 1 year contract with potential for renewal

  • Salary: $35,000 - $40,000 per year

  • Benefits: 100% employer-paid health insurance, unlimited paid time off, 4% matching retirement contributions, Professional and Personal Development Funds

  • Reports to: Deputy Director, CivicLex

  • Candidate must reside in Lexington/Fayette County

Materials needed for application:

  • Answers to questions (view application questions here)

  • 1-2 page resume formatted as a PDF (any additional pages will be disregarded)

  • One reference that can speak to your work style and work ethic (name, email, and phone number)

  • One additional reference.

CivicLex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We envision a Lexington in which all residents are able to meaningfully participate in the decisions that shape where they live.