City Council Senior Advisor Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
City Council Senior Advisor Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
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$ 80000 - 110000
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Job Description
Department: Atlanta City Council Post 2 AtLarge
Reports To: Councilmember Matt Westmoreland
Location: Atlanta Georgia
Employment Type: FullTime
Position open until 4/30/2025
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range:$80000 $110000 annually Commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement plan and a wellness center.
Application Process
After you submit your application Interested candidates should send the following:
- Cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position.
- Resume
- Up to two writing samples relevant to stakeholder engagement or communications campaigns.
Send Documents To:
Application Deadline:Friday March 28 2025
General Description and Classification Standards
The Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications serves as a key advisor and strategist responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive engagement and communication plans that foster meaningful connections between Councilmember Matt Westmorelands office stakeholders and the broader community. This position requires strong communication skills strategic thinking and the ability to build partnerships with diverse communities and organizations to achieve the Councilmembers policy and legislative goals.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders (neighborhood associations Neighborhood Planning Unit) city county and state partners civic and faith based organizations local businesses and advocacy groups.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for community concerns inquiries and feedback.
- Attend organize and sometimes lead community meetings to facilitate open communication between the Council office and the public.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address community priorities and concerns.
- Develop and implement an engagement tracking process to capture participation needs concerns opportunities to measure and determine effectiveness.
- Implement manage and grow the Council office database. This will be used to target and enhance stakeholder communications and engagement.
Strategic Communications
- Develop and execute a strategic communications plan to enhance the visibility and transparency of the Council offices work.
- Oversee the creation of a Council office newsletter email outreach and other communication materials.
- Craft clear compelling messaging to explain legislative actions policy priorities and initiatives that align to the Council offices goals.
Digital and Social Media Management
- Manage the Councilmembers official social media accounts and digital presence ensuring consistent branding and messaging.
- Develop and implement social media campaigns to increase public awareness of key initiatives through the use of a content blueprint where the KPIs can be measured.
- Monitor social media channels for public sentiment and respond appropriately to comments or concerns.
- Implement a monthly reporting process that tracks and analyzes engagement and overall optimization to meet ROI goals.
Policy and Legislative Support
- Collaborate with the Councilmember and team to ensure alignment between communication strategies and legislative goals.
- Research and analyze policy issues to provide insights for publicfacing messaging.
- Draft talking points and that includes background information for community events.
Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Develop an office ambassador/intern program. Supervise the ambassador/interns that will be supporting stakeholder engagement and communications work.
- Foster a collaborative work environment within the Council office and with external partners.
Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesThis is a partial listing of necessary knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of local government operations and public policy issues in Atlanta.
Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in digital marketing social media platforms and analytics tools.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
Abilities
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- High level of professionalism integrity and confidentiality.
- Passion for public service and community engagement.
- Creative thinker with a proactive and solutionoriented mindset.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Education
- Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Political Science Public Administration or a related field.
- Masters degree preferred but not required.
Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in public relations communications marketing stakeholder engagement or a related field.
- Experience working in government political campaigns or nonprofit organizations is highly preferred.
Licensures and Certifications
None
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical lifting and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for community events and Council meetings.
Must be able to travel locally within Atlanta for meetings and events.
This role is critical in ensuring effective communication and fostering trust between the Atlanta Councilman Matt Westmoreland and Atlantas diverse community and stakeholders. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in Atlanta we encourage you to apply.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (COA) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures hiring and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires to perform the essential functions of the position in question or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion age disability sex sexual orientation ender identity marital status veterans status or national origin or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Part-Time
