The City of Erlangers General Government Department is hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator. This job posting will be active until Friday August 1 2025 at 5pm. Salary up to $71675 Position Summary
Under administrative direction from the Director of Economic Development/Assistant City Administrator the Community Engagement Coordinator is a full-time high-impact leadership role responsible for the strategic development coordination and marketing of City-sponsored events programs and initiatives. This position ensures community events are professionally executed well-promoted and aligned with the Citys mission of excellence in service engagement and innovation. The role requires creative marketing acumen strategic thinking and strong project management skills.
Essential Functions
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Economic Development/Assistant City Administrator: - Design plan and lead strategic recreational cultural educational and community engagement programs that reflect the Citys commitment to inclusion quality of life and resident participation.
- Support and strengthen all major City eventsincluding the Summer Sendoff. Christmas Party and ASA initiativesby collaborating closely with the Events Planner and other departments to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement.
- Lead outreach efforts that are inclusive innovative and measurable to ensure events and programs reflect the diversity of Erlanger and engage all neighborhoods age groups and backgrounds.
- Plan and manage recurring community programs including volunteer initiatives educational workshops and neighborhood-focused events that align with the Citys strategic priorities and foster civic pride.
- Serve as a central point of contact for schools business owners civic groups and residents developing strong partnerships and open lines of communication that support long-term community growth and engagement.
- Build and execute comprehensive marketing and communication strategies for City programs and events across all platformsemail newsletters print materials social media and the City websiteto ensure professional first-class promotion.
- Collaborate with the designated website and social media coordinator to ensure timely consistent and brand-aligned messaging across all digital platforms and communication channels.
- Oversee logistics and budgeting for community events and programs; responsible for maintaining accurate records and submitting annual budget requests to the City Clerk each February.
- Maintain and grow the Citys external email newsletter including content development formatting and distribution list management to maximize reach and engagement.
- Lead the Citys participation in the America Supporting Americans Adopt-A-Unit program coordinating community contributions partnerships with schools and any required fundraising efforts.
- Attend and actively participate in regional and professional organizations such as the Kentucky Recreational Park Society (KRPS) Kenton County Parks and Recreation Association and the Northern Kentucky Senior Games Steering Committee to enhance professional knowledge and City visibility.
- Ensure the organization maintenance and tracking of community engagement materials supplies and promotional items; oversee inventory and ensure storage spaces are kept clean and functional.
- Assist with and lead special projects that align with Erlangers strategic goals particularly those related to talent attraction regional leadership placemaking and enhancing quality of life.
- Respond promptly and professionally to public inquiries suggestions and concerns
fostering trust transparency and responsiveness in City government. - Maintain up-to-date procedural documentation for all functions of the role; proactively suggest process improvements and submit updated procedures to the supervisor.
Certificates and Licenses - Possession of a drivers license
Education and Experience
Education:
- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred: Two to four years of related experience and/or training for this position
- Continuing education and/or training may be required.
Computer Skills: Extensive knowledge of social media platforms and running paid advertising. Computer skills to perform this job successfully include an individual with knowledge of Internet software spreadsheet software and word processing software.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend training.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; to lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locationsand to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expectations for All Employees
Responsible for familiarizing self with Departmental Procedures and the City of Erlangers Personnel Policy; knowledge of location to research Procedures and Policies supports the Citys mission vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence collaboration innovation respect personalization commitment to the community and accountability and ownership.
The City of Erlanger has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the City of Erlanger reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the City may deem appropriate.
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