Business Engagement & Community Relations Lead

City of Carmel; Carmel (IN); Presencial; USD 73.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Carmel is seeking a dynamic Business Outreach Specialist to serve as a trusted connector between the Mayor's Office and our thriving business community. This highly visible role is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, leading the development and execution of meaningful events, and helping businesses succeed.

From welcoming new businesses with ribbon cuttings to leading community engagement initiatives and strengthening partnerships with regional organizations,

Formación

• Three or more years of experience in community engagement, economic development, government relations, business development, event planning and execution or related field.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
• Confidence speaking before business leaders, community partners, and public audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering outstanding customer service and representing the City with professionalism.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, Economic Development, or related field.
• CMP Preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate business engagement events, ceremonies and ribbon cuttings from planning through execution.
• Organize Shop Small, Shop Local campaigns and other business engagement initiatives.
• Grow and support the Carmel Small Business Network through strategic outreach and engagement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Mayor's Office and organizations including the Indy Chamber, OneZone Chamber, Indiana Chamber, and MIBOR.
• Build relationships with local businesses to identify opportunities, address concerns, and connect them with City resources.
• Organize business roundtables, stakeholder meetings, and site visits.
• Represent the Mayor's Office at business events, public meetings, and community functions.
• Track engagement efforts, manage follow-up communications, and prepare reports that measure program impact.

Conocimientos

Community engagement

Economic development

Event planning

Relationship-building

Project management

Public speaking

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, Economic Development, or related field

CMP Preferred

Descripción del empleo

The City of Carmel is seeking a dynamic Business Outreach Specialist to serve as a trusted connector between the Mayor's Office and our thriving business community. This highly visible role is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, leading the development and execution of meaningful events, and helping businesses succeed.

From welcoming new businesses with ribbon cuttings to leading community engagement initiatives and strengthening partnerships with regional organizations,