Participatory Budgeting Communications & Engagement Analyst

City of Durham, NC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Durham is seeking a Part-Time Participatory Budgeting Communications & Engagement Analyst to support marketing, content creation, and outreach for Durham's PB program. This 25-hour-per-week role emphasizes in-person community engagement with some remote work possibilities.

You will produce videos, graphics, flyers, posts, and stories; help maintain PB branding; assist with newsletters, events, and website updates; attend meetings and events to gather content; and organize digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, communications, community development, planning, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Valid NC Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Create short videos, reels, graphics, flyers, social media posts, and other promotional materials.
• Capture and edit photos and videos at PB events and community activities.
• Help maintain consistent PB messaging and branding across materials and platforms.
• Assist with social media planning, website updates, newsletters, and event promotion.
• Attend community events to share program information, engage residents, and collect content.
• Support canvassing, tabling, presentations, and other outreach activities.
• Develop resident stories and project highlights that demonstrate PB’s community impact.
• Organize digital files and track the performance of communications and outreach efforts

Skills

Content creation

Graphic design

Social media

Writing

Public engagement

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, communications, community development, planning, or related field

Two years of related experience

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a realdifferencein the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $25.94 - $30.25

Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (some flexibility available)

***This position is primarily in-person and based in the field/community; limited remote work may be available.

Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support community meetings, events, and engagement activities.

The City of Durham’s Community Partnerships & Engagement Department leads inclusive, coordinated, and data-driven community engagement across all departments. By centralizing efforts, we streamline communication, maximize resources, and ensure consistent, high-quality outreach. Equity is at the core of our mission - centering the voices of historically marginalized communities through integrated Digital Inclusion, Language Access, and ADA programs. We serve as the hub for all engagement initiatives, helping the City connect more effectively with residents and make better, more inclusive decisions.

The Part-Time Participatory Budgeting Communications & Engagement Analyst is a 25-hour-per-week position that supports marketing, communications, content creation, and community outreach for Durham's Participatory Budgeting (PB) program.

The analyst will create engaging content that helps residents learn about PB and participate in idea collection, proposal development, voting, and community events. Content may include short videos, reels, graphics, flyers, social media posts, photos, and community stories.

This is a great opportunity for a college, masters student or early-career professional interested in communications, marketing, graphic design, digital media, or community engagement. Some evening and weekend availability is required.

• Create short videos, reels, graphics, flyers, social media posts, and other promotional materials.
• Capture and edit photos and videos at PB events and community activities.
• Help maintain consistent PB messaging and branding across materials and platforms.
• Assist with social media planning, website updates, newsletters, and event promotion.
• Attend community events to share program information, engage residents, and collect content.
• Support canvassing, tabling, presentations, and other outreach activities.
• Develop resident stories and project highlights that demonstrate PB’s community impact.
• Organize digital files and track the performance of communications and outreach efforts

Candidates will be asked to submit examples of their work or complete a short content-creation exercise during the hiring process.

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, communications, community development, planning, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Valid NC Class C Driver's License.

• Current college student, recent graduate, or candidate with relevant communications or community experience.
• Experience creating graphics, social media content, photos, or short-form videos.
• Familiarity with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar design and editing tools.
• Strong writing, communication, creativity, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable engaging residents and working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in local government, community engagement, or public participation.