Job Summary
Make an impact:
The City of Salem is seeking a dynamic and strategic Community Engagement Manager to lead our public engagement efforts, make a significant impact in the community, and share the City's story with a diverse range of audiences. This role will direct the City’s public engagement strategies and manage a comprehensive suite of communications tools, including public relations, branding, media relations, and digital media. The Community Engagement Manager will provide strategic support and recommend initiatives to the City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council to foster citizen participation and interest in City government.
Learn And Grow
The City Manager’s Office values employees and their professional development. The department offers opportunities to attend conferences, as well as supporting ongoing education and certifications.
What You Will Do
The Community Engagement Manager will lead outreach and volunteer initiatives, represent the City at engagement events, support elected officials and City leadership strategically, collaborate across departments and community programs, and develop innovative initiatives that promote inclusive and resilient services.
Additional Information On Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the engagement resource for initiatives and lead volunteer recognition efforts.
- Represent the City at outreach and community engagement events.
- Partner with youth and neighborhood engagement initiatives to strengthen community involvement.
- Provide strategic counsel and support to the City Manager’s Office, the Mayor, and the City Council.
- Collaborate with City departments and staff to communicate key messages and foster community engagement.
- Develop, implement, and refine community programs that promote resilience and equitable service delivery.
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay.
- Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
- Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary long-term care.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee health clinic.
- Position schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Our team follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office (440 Church Street, SE), as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.
- The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay .
What Are The Minimum Qualifications
- Must pass the pre-employment background check.
- Must have reliable transportation (e.g., carpool, rideshare, public transit, walking, biking) to report to and from work sites, events, trainings, and meetings.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, engineering, environmental services, planning, or in a related field, and four years of experience in a related field, or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Depending on the area of assignment, certifications or licenses may be required or preferred (and maintained throughout employment).
- Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required To Apply)
- Bilingual skills are desired.
What You Will Bring Along
- Experience in establishing a clear structure for community engagement and outreach initiatives, improving collaboration among departments and community organizations;
- Experience in optimizing city resources by aligning initiatives with strategic priorities to ensure that funding and support are directed toward high impact projects;
- Experience in fostering greater community participation in city programs through effective volunteer recognition and management practices;
- Experience in implementing evaluation systems to ensure that community programs meet objectives and adapt to evolving needs;
- Experience in facilitating effective communication and coordination between city departments and community stakeholders.
About Us
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.
The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Program Manager, I .
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
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This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.
