Planning and Community Development Outreach Manager

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking an experienced communications professional to support public and stakeholder engagement activities for its planning and economic and community development programs. GNRC is responsible for preparing regional plans for transportation, environmental quality, economic development, solid waste and a growing list of additional topics.  In addition, GNRC provides support to local governments by providing grant-writing assistance, conducting research, and developing plans and public policies.

The Outreach Manager will be expected to:

• Build and strengthen relationships with planning partners including elected officials, public agencies, business groups, universities and research institutions, community-based non-profit organizations, and advocates;

• Develop and implement community and stakeholder engagement plans, methods, and tools for a variety of local and regional planning and policymaking initiatives;
• Support public relations efforts by helping to draft press releases, maintain media contact lists, track press coverage, and assist with media outreach;
• Develop, publish, and manage content for social media platforms and agencywide or project-based websites;
• Assist with developing and/or editing written copy for GNRC materials and publications;
• Assist with developing and editing presentations and in presenting material to boards, committees, stakeholder organizations, and the general public;
• Assist with developing reports, documents, presentations to 1) communicate planning concepts to a variety of audiences and 2) translate community and stakeholder input for presentation to policymakers; 3) Prepare written reports and presentations on the findings, key takeaways, and lessons learned from outreach activities;
• Participate in industry associations and continuing education opportunities to remain current on emerging and best practices related community engagement;
• Work with GNRC management to ensure outreach activities stay coordinated across the organization; and
• Lead special projects as identified by department heads or the executive team.

Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have four or more years of experience in community engagement, growth and development, urban design, environmental sustainability, or public infrastructure. Strong writing, public speaking, and group facilitation skills are a must. A degree in communications, public relations, urban planning, public policy, public administration or related field is preferred. Foreign degrees and credentials will be considered.

Compensation: 
The offered pay rate will be subject to experience and qualifications. GNRC provides a fully paid pension through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System and offers a dollar-for-dollar match to a 401 (k) up to 3% of gross salary. Inquire for more information about benefits.

Remote Work Policy: 
While GNRC provides flexibility for remote/hybrid working conditions, this is not a remote position.  The selected candidate will be expected to work from the GNRC office with regularity.

Travel Expectations:
This position will require regular travel throughout the Middle Tennessee area. A valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation is required.

GNRC was established by the TN General Assembly as an association of local governments empowered to convene local and state leaders for the purposes of planning and programming state and federal investments into a range of social services and public infrastructure. GNRC serves as the region’s federally-recognized Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), Economic Development District (EDD) and administers the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on behalf of the Nashville Area MPO Transportation Policy Board . More information is available at GNRC.org.

Position open until filled.

GNRC is an EOE, AA Employer