Community Engagement and Communications Manager
Core
Strategic professional leading community engagement and communications for the Office of Equity & Racial Justice LGBTQIA+ Affairs, serving as a key advisor to the Director.
Role type
Senior IC community engagement and communications manager
Builds
Public awareness campaigns, community partnerships, and strategic communications initiatives for LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers
Domain
Public sector / Social equity / LGBTQIA+ advocacy
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communications, community relationship building, event coordination, public outreach, stakeholder management, content creation, cross-agency collaboration, project management
Preferred skills
Cultural competence, experience with sensitive/confidential matters, rapid response coordination
Technologies
Outreach tracking systems, social media platforms, content management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and implement community engagement strategies; build relationships with community organizations and stakeholders; coordinate public events and outreach initiatives; draft communications materials (newsletters, press, social media); monitor community concerns and feedback; represent the Office at forums and meetings; support rapid response communications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC