Community Affairs Coordinator

Salary: $55,000.
Position expires: 10/2/2026

General Description and Classification Standards:

Coordinates key communication functions for the assigned department. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: working closely with the Communications 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 Communications Manager. Must be able to work well both independently as well as collaboratively with a team.

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 in 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 –

- Bachelor's degree in public relations/communications or related field desired or comparable experience

- 1-3 years of experience in event coordination, public relations, and marketing

- 2 years stakeholder engagement experience

Licensures and Certifications -

Preferred Requirements -

- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or related field; or comparable experience (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)

- 4 + years’ experience in social media coordination, public relations and marketing.

- 2 +-year ‘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.