Overview
Community Engagement Coordinator
The Community Engagement Coordinator serves as the Cleveland Police Commission’s primary architect and steward of community engagement strategy. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating programs and initiatives that increase public awareness of the Commission’s role, strengthen community trust, and expand meaningful public participation in police oversight. This role combines strategic planning, program management, public-facing leadership, and operational oversight. The Coordinator will develop structured pathways for community input, ensure transparency in communication, and build sustainable relationships across neighborhoods, advocacy organizations, faith institutions, and civic groups. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and administering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, Community Development, Social Work, Public Policy, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, public outreach, civic engagement, or public sector program management. Demonstrated experience supervising projects or programs. Experience managing or monitoring budgets. Strong understanding of community organizing principles and public participation strategies. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to facilitate public meetings and navigate sensitive discussions with professionalism and neutrality. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in police oversight, civil rights, public accountability, or government transparency initiatives. Knowledge of Cleveland neighborhoods and community networks. Experience designing evaluation frameworks and measuring program outcomes. Familiarity with grant-funded program reporting requirements. Core Competencies
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. Skilled facilitator capable of building trust across diverse communities. Strong project management and organizational abilities. High emotional intelligence and conflict navigation skills. Data-informed decision maker. Commitment to transparency, accountability, and equitable community engagement. Work Environment
Frequent evening and occasional weekend work required to support community meetings and events. Local travel throughout the City of Cleveland required. Combination of office-based work and field engagement. Impact of the Role
This position plays a critical role in ensuring that the Cleveland Police Commission’s work is not only transparent, but truly community-informed. Success in this role will be measured by increased public awareness, expanded community participation, improved feedback mechanisms, and strengthened trust between the Commission and the residents it serves. The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
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Community Engagement Coordinator
The Community Engagement Coordinator serves as the Cleveland Police Commission’s primary architect and steward of community engagement strategy. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating programs and initiatives that increase public awareness of the Commission’s role, strengthen community trust, and expand meaningful public participation in police oversight. This role combines strategic planning, program management, public-facing leadership, and operational oversight. The Coordinator will develop structured pathways for community input, ensure transparency in communication, and build sustainable relationships across neighborhoods, advocacy organizations, faith institutions, and civic groups. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and administering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, Community Development, Social Work, Public Policy, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, public outreach, civic engagement, or public sector program management. Demonstrated experience supervising projects or programs. Experience managing or monitoring budgets. Strong understanding of community organizing principles and public participation strategies. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to facilitate public meetings and navigate sensitive discussions with professionalism and neutrality. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in police oversight, civil rights, public accountability, or government transparency initiatives. Knowledge of Cleveland neighborhoods and community networks. Experience designing evaluation frameworks and measuring program outcomes. Familiarity with grant-funded program reporting requirements. Core Competencies
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. Skilled facilitator capable of building trust across diverse communities. Strong project management and organizational abilities. High emotional intelligence and conflict navigation skills. Data-informed decision maker. Commitment to transparency, accountability, and equitable community engagement. Work Environment
Frequent evening and occasional weekend work required to support community meetings and events. Local travel throughout the City of Cleveland required. Combination of office-based work and field engagement. Impact of the Role
This position plays a critical role in ensuring that the Cleveland Police Commission’s work is not only transparent, but truly community-informed. Success in this role will be measured by increased public awareness, expanded community participation, improved feedback mechanisms, and strengthened trust between the Commission and the residents it serves. The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
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