Public Works Community Engagement Manager

City of Greenville, South Carolina; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greenville, South Carolina is seeking a communications and community engagement leader for the Public Works Department. You will plan and execute events, manage photo and branding efforts, and develop comprehensive engagement campaigns to raise resident awareness of programs and services.

The role emphasizes internal effectiveness, training, and coordination with multiple city staff. A bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in related fields are expected, with FEMA certifications within one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, management, business administration, or related field.
• Over four (4) years of experience in marketing, public information, business administration, or a related field.
• FEMA training and certifications IC 100, IC 200, IC 300, IS 552, IC 700, and IC 800 within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage Public Information and Community Engagement: plan events, staff booths, and coordinate with schools and HOAs.
• Serve as Internal Organizational Effectiveness Manager: evaluate operations and develop training materials.
• Provide managerial assistance: support HR, EOC setup, and field operations during emergencies.
• Identify grant/award opportunities: write materials and track expenditures; promote awards publicly.

Skills

Public relations

Marketing communications

Event planning

Photography

Content writing

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Cityworks

Microsoft Office

Photo editing tools

Job description

City of Greenville, South Carolina is seeking a communications and community engagement leader for the Public Works Department. You will plan and execute events, manage photo and branding efforts, and develop comprehensive engagement campaigns to raise resident awareness of programs and services.

The role emphasizes internal effectiveness, training, and coordination with multiple city staff. A bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in related fields are expected, with FEMA certifications within one year.