Community Engagement Coordinator - Economic Development

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates community events, outreach initiatives, and engagement activities in support of the Office of Business Opportunities’ mission and goals.
• Plans, implements, and monitors social media strategies and platforms to increase awareness of business opportunities and procurement initiatives.
• Prepares daily content, schedules, and communications for all social media outlets to maintain timely and consistent public engagement.
• Collaborates with the Office of Business Opportunities and Procurement Department to establish and maintain consistent messaging and branding.
• Delivers monthly reports detailing outreach activities, engagement metrics, social media analytics, and program results.
• Develops and oversees a monthly community engagement calendar that targets key audiences and supports outreach and educational objectives.
• Interacts continuously with community organizations, advocacy groups, Charleston County residents, vendors, and other key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and communication.
• Creates and maintains a strong online brand presence across a variety of social media and digital communication platforms.
• Arranges community events, speaking engagements, workshops, and special projects that encourage positive interaction between county officials and the public.
• Coordinates outreach activities and public engagement events to promote supplier diversity, procurement awareness, and community participation.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field of study.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years or more of experience in the development and implementation of community engagement programs or related field with progressive responsibility levels.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Must possess a valid SC Drivers license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County’s motor vehicle policy.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to forty (40) pounds occasionally.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training