Community Engagement Manager

Scott County
$113,755.00 - $133,827.00 Annually
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, Shakopee
Mar 07, 2025
Job Summary This position is responsible for working across the organization and with external partners to broaden community participation in advancing the County's strategic priorities and both internal and external communication of collaborative efforts. The incumbent provides vision, leadership, and strategic action for workplace practices that advance the Community Engagement charter. The incumbent plans, implements, and oversees programs to move county mission, goals, and priorities forward, advancing a community of engaged partners. Actively pursues opportunities for collaboration with community partners. This highly collaborative and interactive role works with staff in all areas and at all levels to foster a community of engaged partners. Depending on Qualifications, anticipated hiring range $113k - 133k The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification. Essential Duties Provides leadership and the program development for advancing the vision and organizational direction set by the County Board and Community Engagement Charter. Promotes activities to enhance customer service, outreach, and the impact of Scott County services with the people and communities we serve in various community settings, including the public library, throughout the County. Facilitates internal and external meetings, roundtables, and planning sessions across a wide array of topics, issues, and opportunities. Facilitates discussion in arenas of collaboration and conflict, enabling exchange of expression and ideas so that people may reflect upon unique perspectives, commonality, and difference in ways of thinking. Promotes a community of engaged partners, serving as a resource and partner to other staff members on a variety of matters. Coaches and advises staff on best practices and on ways to further explore programs and services from multiple perspectives and needs. Facilitates staff to research, review, and understand data; talks through specific issues, challenges, and opportunities; plans and implements new tactics and ideas; and manages special projects and programs. Leads the Community Engagement team to deliver relevant and engaging programs, learning opportunities, and information to the residents of Scott County in a variety of community settings. Supervises staff, including, but not limited to hiring, assigning, and directing job duties; managing staff performance and conducting evaluations; assessing staff development needs; directing staff to training opportunities; and setting work schedules. Facilitates collaboration between the Community Engagement Team and the County's Communications Team to determine which tools, specifically social media platforms, to use for the County's comprehensive community engagement efforts to include 1) develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive social media strategy to increase County awareness and engagement; 2) create engaging content; 3) monitor and analyze social media trends and audience insights to refine content and strategies. Leverages metrics and subject matter expertise to support development of targeted, business unit-specific action plans, and drive strategic outcomes. Works with the Director with development and implementation of library system's goals and strategies and overseeing daily operations of the library system. Assists the Director with preparation and monitoring of annual budget. Identifies and maintains annual performance indicators and monitors program effectiveness with a focus on continuous improvement. Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17. Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with other employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications Requires equivalency of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field AND seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience and/or management position with an emphasis in community engagement and service. Incumbent must have a valid driver's license and a reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities is required. Selection Process Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board. If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Scott County Employee Relations department at 952-496-8103 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: Hiring Process \| Scott County, MN (scottcountymn.gov)