Strategic Community Engagement Leader

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government seeks a Community Engagement Manager to lead and develop engagement programs and small business initiatives. The role involves supervising staff, organizing workloads, and coordinating with community partners to align services with organizational priorities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in community engagement or public administration, with supervisory responsibilities. Exempt, on-site in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years of progressive experience in community engagement or a related field.
• Two years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; oversees work schedules, timesheets, and staff concerns.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; ensures resources and coverage for tasks.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates community engagement and small business initiatives.
• Monitors program performance, analyzes data, and prepares reports for management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Human Services, Education, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Sociology, Psychology

Job description

DeKalb County Government seeks a Community Engagement Manager to lead and develop engagement programs and small business initiatives. The role involves supervising staff, organizing workloads, and coordinating with community partners to align services with organizational priorities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in community engagement or public administration, with supervisory responsibilities. Exempt, on-site in Georgia.