Senior Communications & Engagement Lead

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Sick days 12 per year

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County in Nashville is seeking a Communications & Engagement Senior Coordinator to support CHYM by delivering integrated communications, engagement, and operational support. The role creates public-facing materials, updates digital content, coordinates meetings and events, and ensures consistent messaging with partners, residents, and the public.

Reporting to the Communications Director and Community Engagement Director, the position requires

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, public engagement, public relations, or public administration.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities for clear and accurate communication across audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and shifting priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, and engagement activities with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, and monitor social media content across platforms, ensuring consistent voice, branding, and timely engagement.
• Update the website with project information, milestones, and event details.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format remarks, talking points, newsletters, project updates, presentations, FAQs, and other materials.
• Support speaking engagements, conferences, and awards submissions through materials, logistics, and scheduling for CHYM leadership.
• Monitor relevant news and community information and prepare summaries to support planning and outreach.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing & proofreading

Project management

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Public communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Content management systems

Smartsheet

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County in Nashville is seeking a Communications & Engagement Senior Coordinator to support CHYM by delivering integrated communications, engagement, and operational support. The role creates public-facing materials, updates digital content, coordinates meetings and events, and ensures consistent messaging with partners, residents, and the public.

Reporting to the Communications Director and Community Engagement Director, the position requires