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City of Durham is hiring: Communication & Engagement Coordinator in Durham

City of Durham, Durham, NC, US, 27703

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Communication & Engagement Coordinator

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Communication & Engagement Coordinator

Salary

$21.00 - $22.95 Hourly

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

PT w/o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk)

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

25-05600

Department

Engagement

Opening Date

09/23/2025

Closing Date

10/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $21.00 - $22.95

Hours: Schedule will vary, working less than 20 hours per week

The Budget and Management Services Department works to solve Durham’s biggest challenges. We are innovators, managing City resources like they’re our own, guiding the City’s future through strategic planning and encouraging a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through special projects, partnerships and trainings. If innovating to solve challenges drives you, too, join our team in Durham!

The City of Durham’s Budget Department seeks a community-focused individual motivated by public service to assist with project design and community engagement. Through the Participatory Budgeting (PB) Program, residents collaborate to identify and prioritize projects that benefit their neighborhoods. In this role, you will support residents in refining and expressing their ideas for park and transportation improvements, using mapping and concept imagery to bring these ideas to life.

This part-time role (approximately 20 hours per week) reports to the Senior Community & Economic Development Manager in the Budget & Management Department Office of Performance and Innovation. This role offers hands-on experience in the public sector and will work closely with City staff across various levels. The Ideal candidates will have experience in creating clear visual concepts, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate an interest in local government and community engagement.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Develop social media content plans and schedule posts.

  • Create visuals, graphics, videos, and written content for social media channels.

  • Create presentations, visuals, and other marketing material, including short videos and reels.

  • Plan and execute community engagement initiatives, including leading events, workshops, canvassing, tabling etc.

  • Facilitate community conversations and focus groups to gather input and feedback from a broad range of residents.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • Must be currently enrolled in a two (2) or four (4) year program at an accredited college or university, or a recent graduate.

Additional Preferred Skills

  • Experience level with MS Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  • Strong oral, written, and design skills.

  • "Self-starter" - Must be able to work independently on assigned projects with minimum supervision.

  • Experience with social media is a plus.

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

  • City of Durham Website

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  • Job fair

  • Employee referral

  • Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

  • Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

  • Craig's List

  • Facebook

  • LinkedIn

  • GlassDoor

  • governmentjobs.com

  • Monster.com

  • Indeed.com

  • Employment Security Commission

  • Magazine/Newspaper

  • Other

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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

  • Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

  • Associates Degree

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Master's Degree

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

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Are you currently enrolled in a two (2) or four (4) year program at an accredited college or university, or are you a recent graduate?

  • Yes

  • No

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How would you rate your experience level with MS Office applications such as MS Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint?

  • No experience

  • Beginner level

  • Intermediate level

  • Advanced level

  • Expert level

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How would you rate your oral, written, and design skills?

  • No experience

  • Beginner level

  • Intermediate level

  • Advanced level

  • Expert level

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Are you a "self-starter" and able to work independently on assigned projects with minimum supervision?

  • Yes

  • No

08

Do you have experience with social media?

  • Yes

  • No

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