Engagement Specialist

Job Description

The Engagement Specialist will be responsible for supporting the planning, development, implementation, and promotion of departmental programs and events, including the coordination of related marketing and outreach strategies. This role serves as a liaison to staff by providing guidance, assistance, coordination, and oversight to support departmental operations and initiatives.

Essential Duties

• Developing content (promotional materials and publications, etc.), digital assets, and presentations; managing communications; and supporting departmental operations to include marketing, outreach, and public education initiatives
• Developing and maintaining internal documents such as forms, handbooks, manuals, and reports, to ensure consistency, accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with organizational standards
• Gathering, organizing, and distributing outreach materials
• Developing and delivering community education, outreach, and training programs to promote departmental services, resources, and initiatives
• Planning, coordinating, and supporting departmental programs, events, and public functions, including logistics, on-site setup, and event execution
• Serving as a lead worker by assigning and monitoring work, providing guidance, and assisting with day-to-day workflow coordination

Public Speaking Duties

• Represents Gwinnett County at outreach events, and community functions by communicating departmental information, responding to questions, and engaging with diverse audiences.
• Delivers informational briefings to internal audiences to promote awareness of departmental programs, services, and initiatives.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays. 

Grade
The grade for this position is B25(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
 
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
 
Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in marketing or a related field
• Three years experience developing and publicizing community programs;
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Driver’s license
   

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here. Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
 
For more information about this department, please click here.About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
  
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
  
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
 
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Salary : $56,086 - $64,499