NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Community Engagement Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a company that focuses on community affairs, and they are seeking a Community Engagement Manager to oversee and manage community engagement activities. The role involves developing programs to inform residents about local issues, collaborating with partners, and serving as a primary contact for community members.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Develops and manages a community engagement program that informs residents and stakeholders of local issues and activities; project a positive public image of the agency, promote community involvement and awareness of HACLA activities, and improve community access to HACLA services
Collaborates and closely works with internal and external partners and contractors on the planning, developing, and operationalizing of the work efforts designated as outreach and community engagement
Works in partnership with community leaders, businesses, and neighborhood associations to promote and align HACLA’s mission
Conducts research and comparative studies including public opinion surveys, market trend analysis, research analysis, and evaluations, and/or monitor vendors for this purpose, to aid in the preparation, implementation, and assessment of public information strategies and tactics
Serves as a primary point of contact for community members, including both business and neighborhood leaders
Supervises and coordinates the work of support staff in assigned functions
As assigned, oversees the administration, planning, execution, and evaluation of grant funded programs within the department
Promote the community and department organization to others to sustain and strengthen the sense of community identity
Identifies emerging methods, technologies, and trends related to open communication, community engagement, and public input
Attends and participates in community outreach events and meetings on behalf of the department
Performs other related duties as directed or required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a closely related field
Five (5) years' experience in public outreach, economic development, or community engagement, including two (2) years of supervision
Must possess a valid California Class 'C' Driver's License
Working knowledge of HUD funded housing programs, including Project Based Vouchers (PBV), Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Choice Neighborhoods initiative (CNI), Low Income Housing Tax Credits, extensive knowledge of public housing redevelopment tenants' rights and protections
Knowledge of HUD Resident Advisory Council guidelines and regulations, resident leadership development
Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public/community engagement, media relations, and program management
Principles and practices of public administration and local, state, and federal government services, policies, and procedures
Best practices in government and community engagement practices, including cutting edge principles of interactive strategies and technologies and how to translate practices into innovative and effective solutions
Methods and techniques for building relationships and trust with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
Advance collaboration and break down barriers within an organization and among community members
Deal effectively with community and neighborhood organizations
Formulate and accomplish strategic community awareness and engagement goals and objectives
Community meeting organization and facilitation
Community outreach and engagement
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life
Pension Plan
General Leave/Holidays/PTO
Additional Optional Benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase