Community Affairs Coordinator at City of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA

Position open until April 27th 2026

Salary Range: $54,900 - $56,000 annually

General Description and Classification Standards

The purpose of the position is to plan, develop, implement and direct highly visible and proactive community involvement programs and activities in order to ensure community awareness of the agency programs and to provide the community with an opportunity for input. 

Coordinates key communication functions for the assigned department. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to working closely with the Community Affairs Manager to develop and execute processes and projects in support of the communications and marketing team; demonstrating superior client service, interpersonal communications, friendly disposition, and strong written and communication skills. This role helps to effectively convey the department's mission and key strategies with members of the community, partner organizations, and other key organizations.

Supervision Received

Community Affairs Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Community Affairs Manager. Must be able to work well both independently as well as collaboratively with a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Carries out the department vision for community engagement meetings and experiential events through the planning and executing of the day-to-day activities associated with each event/engagement opportunity.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to build relationships and establish dialogue with the community. 
• In conjunction with the Community Outreach Specialist, identify community-based resources that could be used to facilitate coordination of agency information by making use of television, newspapers, radio, transportation services, libraries, faith-based organizations, community service organizations, universities, etc., to run an extensive awareness campaign to inform the public of the need for support as well as the current programs available citizens.
• Supports Community Affairs manager in developing relationships with local associations and business community in an effort to build brand. 
• Prepares monthly reports on stakeholder engagement activities and experiential events. 
• Identifies opportunities to insert DPR in existing community events.
• Develops and maintains a system for managing and responding to community needs, issues, and priorities. 
• Develops and maintains database of vendors, community influencers, and organizations. 
• Works collaborative with community engagement team members to ensure success of all department assignments. 
• Works with procurement to secure vendor services and ensures payment processes are routed properly and timely. 
• Coordinates with internal departments for ensure successful event execution. 
• Utilizes team budget tracker to monitor and manage costs of events. 
• Keeps Community Affairs Manager abreast of any issues developing in the community. 
• Tracks schedule and manages notes and feedback from meetings.
• Takes direction from Community Affairs Manager on social media postings as needed. 
• Assists with creation of presentations, marketing collateral, event status reports, and whitepapers.
• Partners with City Departments in identifying strategic opportunities and developing clear and appropriate implementation plans to deliver results on all initiatives in the priority areas.
• Acts as the point of contact for both the Outreach team and community partners in cross-functional activities and events.
• Ability to make decision within the scope of the essential job duties; decisions related to financial, staffing resources and political implications, requiring the approval of the Community Affairs Manager.
• Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff and volunteers

• May perform other duties as assigned.

   

   

  The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

   

Knowledge Skills and Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Strong problem-solving skills, will work until problems are solved or solutions to issues are identified. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Superior time management and organization skills; capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously. 
• Strong grammar skills. 
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work well in a team environment and be able to relate to people at all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and quality control of ideas, correspondence, and department planning. 
• Ability to perform multiple duties and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 

1. Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
2. Two (2) years of experience in event coordination, public relations, and marketing. Stakeholder engagement experience.

Preferred Education, Experience and Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or related field; or comparable experience.
2. 4 + years’ experience in social media coordination, public relations and marketing. 
3. 2 + years‘ experience in public relations or work with a marketing agency.

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements Light work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Work Schedule: This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.