Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County seeks a Community Engagement Officer to strengthen connections with the community by building strategic partnerships, expanding outreach, and ensuring unhoused and newly housed individuals access supportive resources.

The role coordinates events, trainings, and volunteer activities, maintains relationships with partner organizations, and supports Nashville’s mission to end homelessness through collaboration, innovation, and compassion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience disseminating information and/or planning public relations activities.
• Experience providing training, user support, or customer service in a service-oriented environment.
• Experience working with community-based organizations or vulnerable populations.
• Experience in outreach, community engagement, partnership development, or service coordination.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local service providers, nonprofits, neighborhood groups, and community organizations.
• Coordinate community events, presentations, resource fairs, and outreach activities to increase awareness and connect residents with services.
• Provide assistance at resident meetings, forums, and social events to support community building in Permanent Supportive Housing.
• Serve as a day-of-event coordinator for internal and external events.
• Develop and maintain a directory of community providers and manage internal and external calendars.
• Collaborate with partners and internal staff to identify and secure resources for unhoused and newly housed residents.
• Attend and facilitate community meetings, outreach activities, and partner events across Nashville and Davidson County.
• Collect data, conduct surveys, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual community engagement reports.
• Assist with communications and messaging in coordination with the Public Information Officer.
• Support training efforts by recruiting regional and national leaders for community presentations and workshops.
• Manage program-related budgets and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Services, Community Development, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County seeks a Community Engagement Officer to strengthen connections with the community by building strategic partnerships, expanding outreach, and ensuring unhoused and newly housed individuals access supportive resources.

The role coordinates events, trainings, and volunteer activities, maintains relationships with partner organizations, and supports Nashville’s mission to end homelessness through collaboration, innovation, and compassion.