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City of Rowlett, TX

Community Engagement Coordinator

City of Rowlett, TX, Rowlett, Texas, United States, 75089


Salary :

$56,952.77 - $85,429.15 Annually

Location :

Rowlett, TX

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

2024-00147

Department:

Economic and Community Engagement

Division:

Community Engagement

Opening Date:

10/31/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

FLSA:

Exempt

Description

Hiring Range:

$56,953 - $64,071Full Pay Range:

$56,953 - $85,429

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm3-day weekends Friday - Sunday OR Saturday - Monday

Attends various meetings in the evenings as necessary.

Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:4-day work weekMedical, dental and vision insuranceLife insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)Long-term and short-term disabilityFlexible spending account20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System5-year vesting and a 2:1 City matchVacation - 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first yearSick leave - 2 weeks per yearEmployee Assistance ProgramLongevity payPosition OverviewThe Community Engagement Coordinator supports the City's efforts to promote its services, engage with the community, and enhance quality of life programs for the City of Rowlett. Under the general supervision of the Community Engagement Manager, this role is responsible for planning and executing city special events and volunteer programs, including budgeting, concept development, and sponsorship solicitation. This role promotes events, supervises contract labor and volunteers, and evaluates event responsiveness and efficiency. The role supports neighborhood educational programming and fosters partnerships with local businesses. The ideal candidate is a creative and organized professional, passionate about community engagement and public service, capable of managing multiple projects, and skilled at working with diverse audiences. Performs related duties as required.Essential Job Functions

Responsible for planning and implementation of all city special events and volunteer programs. Prepares budgets, develop concepts, prepares annual special event agenda, and solicits sponsorships. Promotes and markets special events and volunteer programs through print, broadcast, and social media. Supervises contract labor, vendors, and volunteers by delegating job assignments, hiring, training, and evaluating.

Works with City departments to create community outreach programs to educate citizens about local government operations, including planning and implementation of the City Academy. Promotes and organizes neighborhood educational programs and participates in the Neighborhood Summit and HOA Legal Clinic with the cities of Garland and Plano.Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, and related field and two years related experience in coordinating special events, community programs, volunteerism, outreach and marketing. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

Other Requirements

Valid driver's license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Must be able to work a varying schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The complete job description for this position can be found

The City of Rowlett offers a competitive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, life and AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

YesNo

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Please select your highest level of education. Relevant fields of study include Communications, Public Administration Business Administration or a closely related field.

High School Diploma or GEDAssociate degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degree or higher

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Please select your level of experience related to the coordination of special events, community programs, volunteerism, outreach and marketing.

Less than 2 years2-3 years4-5 years6 years or more

Required Question