Communication & Engagement Coordinator Job at City of Durham in Durham

Overview

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range : $21.00 - $22.95

Hours : Schedule will vary, working less than 20 hours per week.

About the Department

The Budget and Management Services Department works to solve Durham’s biggest challenges. We are innovators, managing City resources like they’re our own, guiding the City’s future through strategic planning and encouraging a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through special projects, partnerships and trainings. If innovating to solve challenges drives you, too, join our team in Durham!

The City of Durham’s Budget Department seeks a community-focused individual motivated by public service to assist with project design and community engagement. Through the Participatory Budgeting (PB) Program, residents collaborate to identify and prioritize projects that benefit their neighborhoods. In this role, you will support residents in refining and expressing their ideas for park and transportation improvements, using mapping and concept imagery to bring these ideas to life.

Position Details

This part-time role (approximately 20 hours per week) reports to the Senior Community & Economic Development Manager in the Budget & Management Department Office of Performance and Innovation. This role offers hands-on experience in the public sector and will work closely with City staff across various levels. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating clear visual concepts, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate an interest in local government and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media content plans and schedule posts.
• Create visuals, graphics, videos, and written content for social media channels.
• Create presentations, visuals, and other marketing material, including short videos and reels.
• Plan and execute community engagement initiatives, including leading events, workshops, canvassing, tabling etc.
• Facilitate community conversations and focus groups to gather input and feedback from a broad range of residents.

Qualifications

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