African Community Liaison (Community Outreach Manager), Grade N28
- Montgomery County (MD)
- Rockville, Maryland
- Part Time
African Community Liaison (Community Outreach Manager), Grade N28
Salary
$92,075.00 - $130,886.00 Annually
Location
1401 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 USA
Job Type
Term
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2025-00176
Department
Community Engagement Cluster
Division
CEC 16 Community Partnerships
Opening Date
03/21/2025
Closing Date
4/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
About the Position
The expected salary range on hire for this role is $44.27 to $62.92 hourly.
This position is a one-year term position; scheduled to end on December 31, 2026. Continued employment in this position beyond December 31, 2026, will be contingent upon action by the County Executive elected on November 4, 2026.
WHO WE ARE
The Office of Community Partnerships (OCP) is a dynamic department at the heart of Montgomery County's commitment to inclusive governance. We serve as vital bridge builders, connecting county government with diverse community organizations and residents, particularly focusing on underserved populations and those in need. Working here is incredibly rewarding as we actively break down barriers of race, ethnicity, income, and religion to create meaningful connections and lasting change. Our team members have the unique opportunity to shape policy discussions, develop innovative outreach programs, and contribute directly to making Montgomery County America's most welcoming community. Every day brings new opportunities to engage with different cultures, collaborate with passionate community leaders, and make a real difference in people's lives.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Office of Community Partnerships is currently recruiting for dynamic, community-minded individuals who are passionate about building bridges and fostering inclusive connections across Montgomery County. We're seeking team members who thrive in a collaborative environment, bring diverse perspectives, and are dedicated to strengthening relationships between county government and the communities we serve. If you're someone who values cultural competency, enjoys working with people from all walks of life, and wants to make a meaningful impact in creating America's most welcoming community, we'd love to hear from you.
This position is a part-time position (budgeted at 20 hours per week) with County benefits.
What You'll Be Doing
The Community Outreach Manager (African Community Liaison) will be working with a team under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Community Partnerships within the Community Engagement Cluster.
Community Needs Assessment and Reporting - Evaluating the needs, issues, and concerns of Montgomery County residents, with a special emphasis on African communities.
Support and Host Community Events - Planning and facilitating cultural programs and events highlighting the diversity of?Montgomery?County.
Provide Guidance to Enhance Service Delivery - Facilitating the coordination of government service delivery systems to individuals and organizations in?Montgomery County?with emphasis on African communities.
Staff Community Advisory Group - Staffing the African Advisory Group meetings.
Draft Briefing Memos - Preparing written documentation for public speaking engagements for the?County?Executive, Chief Administrative Officer, and members of the senior management team.
Serve as a Liaison to County Government Personnel - Developing and maintaining a close working relationship with County government personnel to ensure enhanced cooperation and effective working relationships, support systems, and information exchange while helping to build the cultural competence of County government personnel.
Provide Guidance on Community Events and Engagement Opportunities - Reviewing community event invitations and providing written recommendations to the senior management team.
Represent the County at Community Events - Participating in community events as a speaker, presenter or guest on behalf of the Office of the Community Partnerships and the?County?Executive.
Design and Implement Outreach Strategies - Collaborating with stakeholders to design and implement educational and outreach campaigns that support county government priorities, community needs, and other relevant areas such as legal assistance, immigration, and citizenship.
Collaborate on Cross-Cutting Community Issues- Working closely with the Office of Community Partnerships' African American and Caribbean American Advisory Groups and Community Liaisons to collaborate on cross-cutting Black community issues such as health, youth, workforce development, budget and policy matters.?
Serve as liaison between Office of Community Partnerships and key departments such as the Office of Racial Equity & Social Justice and HHS' African American Health Initiative.
Support Language Access - Working with the Language Access Manager, County department representatives and other members of the Office of Community Partnerships team to facilitate the implementation and compliance requirements related to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) policies and/or procedures for French and Amharic speakers.
Support Immigrant Services Access - Partnering with the staff at the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center to help ensure that each major region of the county has the full range of citizenship, language, computer, job skills and financial literacy classes and programs needed to give immigrants an opportunity to thrive in our community.
Staff Sister Cities Gondar Partnership - Supporting Montgomery County's Sister City partnership with Gondar, Ethiopia
Multilingual applicants in French or Amharic are encouraged to apply. If a candidate is selected for this position and possesses multilingual skills, they will have the opportunity to participate in the certified multilingual employee program. To do so, they must pass an examination evaluating their oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For those seeking advanced proficiency, an additional examination will be required, which involves translating text between French or Amharic and English.
This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends; approximately 20 hours a week.
This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Extensive (seven (7) years) professional administrative experience in the area of public relations or program management in delivering services to diverse communities.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or related fields.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Referred List as a Transfer candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Extensive knowledge of and experience working with African communities.
Experience working with people of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
Experience analysing community problems and developing sound and appropriate recommendations.
Experience working with community groups and other public, private, and faith-based organizations.
Experience implementing management and programmatic policies and strategies.
Experience in collaborative problem-solving and building community partnerships.
Experience providing oral communication (such as giving presentations, speaking to the public in large groups, training, etc.), and written communication (such as reports, proposals, site plans, etc.).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the website.
Employer
Montgomery County (MD)
Address
101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone
...
Salary
$92,075.00 - $130,886.00 Annually
Location
1401 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 USA
Job Type
Term
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2025-00176
Department
Community Engagement Cluster
Division
CEC 16 Community Partnerships
Opening Date
03/21/2025
Closing Date
4/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
About the Position
The expected salary range on hire for this role is $44.27 to $62.92 hourly.
This position is a one-year term position; scheduled to end on December 31, 2026. Continued employment in this position beyond December 31, 2026, will be contingent upon action by the County Executive elected on November 4, 2026.
WHO WE ARE
The Office of Community Partnerships (OCP) is a dynamic department at the heart of Montgomery County's commitment to inclusive governance. We serve as vital bridge builders, connecting county government with diverse community organizations and residents, particularly focusing on underserved populations and those in need. Working here is incredibly rewarding as we actively break down barriers of race, ethnicity, income, and religion to create meaningful connections and lasting change. Our team members have the unique opportunity to shape policy discussions, develop innovative outreach programs, and contribute directly to making Montgomery County America's most welcoming community. Every day brings new opportunities to engage with different cultures, collaborate with passionate community leaders, and make a real difference in people's lives.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Office of Community Partnerships is currently recruiting for dynamic, community-minded individuals who are passionate about building bridges and fostering inclusive connections across Montgomery County. We're seeking team members who thrive in a collaborative environment, bring diverse perspectives, and are dedicated to strengthening relationships between county government and the communities we serve. If you're someone who values cultural competency, enjoys working with people from all walks of life, and wants to make a meaningful impact in creating America's most welcoming community, we'd love to hear from you.
This position is a part-time position (budgeted at 20 hours per week) with County benefits.
What You'll Be Doing
The Community Outreach Manager (African Community Liaison) will be working with a team under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Community Partnerships within the Community Engagement Cluster.
Community Needs Assessment and Reporting - Evaluating the needs, issues, and concerns of Montgomery County residents, with a special emphasis on African communities.
Support and Host Community Events - Planning and facilitating cultural programs and events highlighting the diversity of?Montgomery?County.
Provide Guidance to Enhance Service Delivery - Facilitating the coordination of government service delivery systems to individuals and organizations in?Montgomery County?with emphasis on African communities.
Staff Community Advisory Group - Staffing the African Advisory Group meetings.
Draft Briefing Memos - Preparing written documentation for public speaking engagements for the?County?Executive, Chief Administrative Officer, and members of the senior management team.
Serve as a Liaison to County Government Personnel - Developing and maintaining a close working relationship with County government personnel to ensure enhanced cooperation and effective working relationships, support systems, and information exchange while helping to build the cultural competence of County government personnel.
Provide Guidance on Community Events and Engagement Opportunities - Reviewing community event invitations and providing written recommendations to the senior management team.
Represent the County at Community Events - Participating in community events as a speaker, presenter or guest on behalf of the Office of the Community Partnerships and the?County?Executive.
Design and Implement Outreach Strategies - Collaborating with stakeholders to design and implement educational and outreach campaigns that support county government priorities, community needs, and other relevant areas such as legal assistance, immigration, and citizenship.
Collaborate on Cross-Cutting Community Issues- Working closely with the Office of Community Partnerships' African American and Caribbean American Advisory Groups and Community Liaisons to collaborate on cross-cutting Black community issues such as health, youth, workforce development, budget and policy matters.?
Serve as liaison between Office of Community Partnerships and key departments such as the Office of Racial Equity & Social Justice and HHS' African American Health Initiative.
Support Language Access - Working with the Language Access Manager, County department representatives and other members of the Office of Community Partnerships team to facilitate the implementation and compliance requirements related to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) policies and/or procedures for French and Amharic speakers.
Support Immigrant Services Access - Partnering with the staff at the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center to help ensure that each major region of the county has the full range of citizenship, language, computer, job skills and financial literacy classes and programs needed to give immigrants an opportunity to thrive in our community.
Staff Sister Cities Gondar Partnership - Supporting Montgomery County's Sister City partnership with Gondar, Ethiopia
Multilingual applicants in French or Amharic are encouraged to apply. If a candidate is selected for this position and possesses multilingual skills, they will have the opportunity to participate in the certified multilingual employee program. To do so, they must pass an examination evaluating their oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For those seeking advanced proficiency, an additional examination will be required, which involves translating text between French or Amharic and English.
This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends; approximately 20 hours a week.
This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Extensive (seven (7) years) professional administrative experience in the area of public relations or program management in delivering services to diverse communities.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or related fields.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Referred List as a Transfer candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Extensive knowledge of and experience working with African communities.
Experience working with people of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
Experience analysing community problems and developing sound and appropriate recommendations.
Experience working with community groups and other public, private, and faith-based organizations.
Experience implementing management and programmatic policies and strategies.
Experience in collaborative problem-solving and building community partnerships.
Experience providing oral communication (such as giving presentations, speaking to the public in large groups, training, etc.), and written communication (such as reports, proposals, site plans, etc.).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the website.
Employer
Montgomery County (MD)
Address
101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone
...
Job ID: 470374281
Originally Posted on: 3/23/2025
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