Community Engagement Manager

Cohere; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability

Pet insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Travel assistance

Will preparation

Paid time off

Holidays (16 per year)

Professional development

Job summary

Cohere’s Blossom Rock in Apache Junction, AZ is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to lead resident experiences, events, partnerships, and programs that foster belonging and connection.

You will build traditions, manage budgets and vendors, mentor Ambassadors, and partner with communications to promote activities—creating a welcoming, hospitality-driven community.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in community engagement or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience supervising, coaching, developing, and managing employees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, establish expectations, build accountability, and develop others.
• Experience managing budgets and monitoring expenses.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and service providers.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with residents, vendors, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, hospitality-driven approach and genuine interest in creating exceptional resident experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead engaging community events, programs, clubs, activities, and resident experiences that encourage connection and participation.
• Establish traditions and signature experiences that become part of Blossom Rock’s identity and culture.
• Listen to resident interests and feedback and turn what you learn into thoughtful, relevant programming.
• Create opportunities for residents to take an active role in their community through clubs, volunteerism, committees, and other forms of involvement.
• Manage the new-resident welcome experience, including orientations, tours, introductions, and opportunities for residents to get involved.
• Support and lead team members, Ambassadors, volunteers, contractors, and others involved in delivering the resident experience.
• Respond to resident and stakeholder needs with professionalism, care, and follow-through.
• Help create an environment where people feel comfortable participating, contributing ideas, and building relationships.
• Develop annual programming plans and manage event and program budgets.
• Coordinate calendars, event logistics, vendors, contracts, permits, insurance requirements, and other details necessary to deliver successful programs.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing and services while maintaining quality and accountability.
• Partner with communications to support event promotion, resident messaging, newsletters, social media, website content, and other communication needs.

Skills

Community engagement

Hospitality

Operations

Events and programming

Project management

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Hospitality / Communications / related field

Job description

Blossom Rock | Apache Junction, AZ

$60,000–$80,000 annually + Comprehensive Benefits + 16 Paid Holidays

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Community Engagement Manager

Blossom Rock | Apache Junction, AZ

$60,000–$80,000 annually + Comprehensive Benefits + 16 Paid Holidays

Hiring Range Based On Experience, Skills, And Qualifications.

Collaboration. Authenticity. Connection. Balance.

At Cohere, we believe community is the most valuable amenity.

We do more than manage communities—we help create places where people connect, belong, and thrive. By partnering with some of the nation’s most innovative master-planned communities, we create places residents are proud to call home and where meaningful relationships flourish.

We’re looking for a Community Engagement Manager to join our team at Blossom Rock, a vibrant and rapidly growing master-planned community in Apache Junction set against the scenic Superstition Mountains. With resort-style amenities, including a pool, clubhouse, and gathering spaces, parks, trails, and a lake, Blossom Rock offers the opportunity to help shape the culture and traditions of a growing community.

In this role, you’ll lead the experiences, programs, partnerships, and everyday connections that help residents feel welcomed, involved, and part of something meaningful. You’ll create opportunities for people to come together, develop relationships throughout the community, and build traditions that can grow alongside Blossom Rock.

This is a great opportunity for someone who combines creativity and hospitality with strong leadership, organization, and follow-through—and who genuinely enjoys bringing people together.

Why People Choose Cohere

The best communities are built by people who feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work. That’s why we invest in benefits, time away, and professional growth that help our team members thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights Include

• Medical coverage available on your first day
• Employer-paid dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Pet insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support resources
• Travel assistance and identity theft protection
• Complimentary will preparation services
• Generous paid time off
• 16 paid holidays each year, including a Birthday Day and Volunteer Day, in addition to PTO
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What You’ll Do

Create Experiences That Build Community

• Develop and lead engaging community events, programs, clubs, activities, and resident experiences that encourage connection and participation.
• Help establish traditions and signature experiences that become part of the identity and culture of Blossom Rock.
• Listen to resident interests and feedback and turn what you learn into thoughtful, relevant programming.
• Create opportunities for residents to take an active role in their community through clubs, volunteerism, committees, and other forms of involvement.

Build Relationships and Partnerships

• Develop meaningful relationships with residents, community partners, vendors, nonprofits, civic organizations, and other local stakeholders.
• Identify partnerships that create new and valuable opportunities for residents.
• Serve as a visible, approachable presence within the community and help residents feel welcomed, known, and connected.
• Work collaboratively across the Cohere team and with community partners to bring ideas to life.

Lead the Resident Experience

• Manage the new-resident welcome experience, including orientations, tours, introductions, and opportunities for residents to get involved.
• Support and lead team members, Ambassadors, volunteers, contractors, and others involved in delivering the resident experience.
• Respond to resident and stakeholder needs with professionalism, care, and follow-through.
• Help create an environment where people feel comfortable participating, contributing ideas, and building relationships.

Own the Details

• Develop annual programming plans and manage event and program budgets.
• Coordinate calendars, event logistics, vendors, contracts, permits, insurance requirements, and other details necessary to deliver successful programs.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing and services while maintaining quality and accountability.
• Partner with communications to support event promotion, resident messaging, newsletters, social media, website content, and other communication needs.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in areas such as community engagement, hospitality, community association management, operations, events and programming, customer experience, communications, project management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience supervising, coaching, developing, and managing employees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, establish expectations, build accountability, and develop others.
• Experience managing multiple programs, projects, events, or initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience developing and managing budgets and monitoring expenses.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and service providers.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with residents, vendors, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, project management, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• A professional, polished, hospitality-driven approach and a genuine interest in creating exceptional resident experiences.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Hospitality Management, Communications, Marketing, Recreation, Community Association Management, or a related discipline preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Primary schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as community programming and events require.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, and an acceptable driving record for occasional off-site programs, meetings, and errands.
• Comfortable working throughout community facilities and outdoor event spaces in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to set up, move, and transport event materials and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cohere is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members are valued and respected.