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About the Role
Lincoln-Goldfinch Law (LGL) is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to join their Business Development Team. This role focuses on building meaningful relationships with communities, organizations, and partners across Central Texas and beyond, connecting people with resources, and making immigration information more accessible. The specialist will represent LGL at community events and support outreach initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, schools, churches, businesses, professional associations, government entities, and other stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to expand LGL’s presence and impact within Central Texas and beyond.
- Build trust and serve as a welcoming, accessible point of contact for community partners.
- Research and identify community events, workshops, conferences, and other opportunities aligned with LGL’s mission.
- Coordinate LGL’s participation in events and ensure we are prepared to make a meaningful impact.
- Represent LGL with professionalism, compassion, and enthusiasm.
- Clearly communicate LGL’s mission, services, and available legal resources to diverse audiences.
- Assist with outreach and logistics for El Bus Sin Fronteras.
- Collaborate with the Business Development Team to strengthen partnerships and advance firm goals.
- Help develop and execute community outreach strategies.
- Track relationships, opportunities, and engagement efforts and use data to help guide future strategies.
- Stay proactive in identifying new opportunities for LGL to connect with the community.
- Assist with special initiatives and projects at the direction of firm owner Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch.
- Jump in when urgent needs or new opportunities arise.
- Help turn ideas into organized, actionable projects from start to finish.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar community engagement, outreach, organizing, business development, or relationship-building role.
- Bilingual Spanish — required. Must be able to read, write, and speak grammatically correct Spanish.
- Strong commitment to immigrant rights, justice, accessibility, and community empowerment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, urgent needs, and special projects.
- Strong proficiency with Google Workspace or similar software.
- Experience with campaign field work, grassroots organizing, or community organizing.
- Experience working in the legal services or nonprofit sector.
- Experience coordinating community events or outreach initiatives.
- Experience using data to evaluate outreach efforts and adjust strategies.
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Outreach
- Organizing
- Business Development
- Relationship-Building
- Spanish Bilingual
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Independent Work
- Initiative
- Project Management
- Adaptability
- Google Workspace
Location
- Central Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Extensive Travel
Experience Level
- 1+ year experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
About the Company
- Lincoln-Goldfinch Law (LGL) is a nationally recognized immigration law firm based in Austin, Texas.
- Our mission is to bring peace of mind and security to families navigating the immigration system.
- We believe justice should be accessible, communities should be connected, and everyone deserves to feel heard and supported.
- We utilize initiatives like El Bus Sin Fronteras, our mobile community outreach program, to deliver legal education and resources directly to those in need.
- We are committed to teamwork, growth, and leading with empathy.