Director of Community Engagement

Cohere; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on day one

Employer-paid dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term DD

Pet insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Travel assistance

Will preparation services

Generous paid time off

16 paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Cohere’s The Grove Frisco in Frisco, TX is seeking a Director of Community Engagement to lead engagement and communications, shaping a vibrant resident experience at a premier master-planned community.

You will guide the Community Life team, drive programs, and forge strong partnerships with residents, developers, and local stakeholders to create meaningful, lasting impact across the community.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in community-based organizations, nonprofit management, community operations, governance, or related environment.
• Direct experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors.
• 7+ years of experience supervising and leading professional staff.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and comfortably speak with both small and large groups.
• Strong management, organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Experience developing strategic management or leadership plans.
• Financial acumen and experience preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Experience working with volunteers, clubs, committees, neighborhood groups, or similar community stakeholders.
• Collaborative, diplomatic, and people-centered leadership style with strong judgment and the ability to make independent decisions.
• Community association management or HOA governance experience is highly desirable.
• Real estate, community development, municipal government, public agency, marketing, communications, or public relations experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engagement and communications strategies that strengthen connection across The Grove Frisco.
• Create meaningful opportunities for residents, neighbors, partners, and stakeholders to connect through programs, volunteerism, clubs, committees, and other community-building initiatives.
• Use resident feedback, surveys, and community data to help shape programming and engagement efforts.
• Build relationships with resident leaders and volunteers and create opportunities for them to play an active role in community life.
• Lead and develop the onsite Community Life team responsible for engagement programs and communication.
• Establish clear priorities, systems, and plans that support consistent, high-quality execution.
• Develop strategic plans and annual programs of work aligned with community goals.
• Bring strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted partner to the Executive Director, developer partners, Board of Directors, residents, and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain open communication with the Board and provide professional guidance, updates, and reporting on matters affecting the community.
• Cultivate relationships with local government, school districts, civic and social groups, nonprofit organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and other community partners.
• Collaborate across Cohere and with the broader Texas engagement team to share resources, ideas, and best practices.
• Develop and manage annual budgets that support approved community goals and programming priorities.
• Monitor expenses and financial performance and identify thoughtful ways to maximize resources.
• Identify and manage vendors supporting community programs and events, including pricing, contracts, insurance, and required documentation.
• Coordinate permits, licensing, and other requirements to help ensure community activities comply with applicable regulations.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Communication

Strategic planning

Leadership

Budget oversight

Event coordination

Job description

Description

Director of Community Engagement

The Grove Frisco | Frisco, TX

$80,000–$90,000 + 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 Director of Community Engagement to join our team at The Grove Frisco, an award-winning, 735+ acre master-planned community designed around connection, recreation, wellness, and belonging. With thoughtfully designed homes, abundant green space, parks, trails, resort-style amenities, and a robust calendar of resident events and activities, The Grove Frisco is a place where community life is intentionally cultivated.

In this role, you’ll lead the community’s engagement and communications strategy, helping bring The Grove Frisco’s vision to life through meaningful resident experiences, strong relationships, thoughtful planning, and a highly connected Community Life team.

You’ll also serve as a trusted partner to residents, community leaders, developer partners, and the Board while creating opportunities that strengthen connection throughout the community.

This is an opportunity to shape how residents experience one of North Texas’s most dynamic master-planned communities while leading a team and building programs, partnerships, and systems designed for long-term community impact.

If you’re a relational leader who can pair big-picture vision with strong organization, thoughtful execution, and genuine enthusiasm for bringing people together, we’d love to meet you.

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

Lead Community Engagement & Communications

• Develop and execute engagement and communications strategies that strengthen connection across The Grove Frisco.
• Create meaningful opportunities for residents, neighbors, partners, and stakeholders to connect through programs, events, volunteerism, clubs, committees, and other community-building initiatives.
• Use resident feedback, surveys, and community data to help shape programming and engagement efforts.
• Build relationships with resident leaders and volunteers and create opportunities for them to play an active role in community life.

Lead the Team & Drive Execution

• Lead and develop the onsite Community Life team responsible for engagement programs and communication.
• Establish clear priorities, systems, and plans that support consistent, high-quality execution.
• Develop strategic plans and annual programs of work aligned with community goals.
• Bring strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and initiatives.

Build Strong Relationships & Partnerships

• Serve as a trusted partner to the Executive Director, developer partners, Board of Directors, residents, and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain open communication with the Board and provide professional guidance, updates, and reporting on matters affecting the community.
• Cultivate relationships with local government, school districts, civic and social groups, nonprofit organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and other community partners.
• Collaborate across Cohere and with the broader Texas engagement team to share resources, ideas, and best practices.

Manage Budgets, Programs & Resources

• Develop and manage annual budgets that support approved community goals and programming priorities.
• Monitor expenses and financial performance and identify thoughtful ways to maximize resources.
• Identify and manage vendors supporting community programs and events, including pricing, contracts, insurance, and required documentation.
• Coordinate permits, licensing, and other requirements to help ensure community activities comply with applicable regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in community-based organizations, nonprofit management, community operations, governance, community-building programs, or a related environment.
• Direct experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors.
• 7+ years of experience supervising and leading professional staff.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and comfortably speak with both small and large groups.
• Strong management, organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Experience developing strategic management or leadership plans.
• Financial acumen and experience preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Experience working with volunteers, clubs, committees, neighborhood groups, or similar community stakeholders.
• A collaborative, diplomatic, and people-centered leadership style with strong judgment and the ability to make independent decisions.
• Community association management or HOA governance experience is highly desirable.
• Real estate, community development, municipal government, public agency, marketing, communications, or public relations experience is beneficial.

Additional Requirements

• This is an onsite position based at The Grove Frisco in Frisco, Texas.
• Primary schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility to support some evenings, weekends, and holidays as community needs require.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and be on your feet for extended periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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