City of Waco
  • Neighborhood Engagement Program Coordinator

  • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
  • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States View Map
Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $52,000.00 per year

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a passionate Neighborhood Engagement Program Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate must be able to cultivate relationships to improve the qualify of life for the residents of the City of Waco. If you want to make a difference, Apply today!

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Communications, Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field and 1 year experience in community development, communications, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Description:

Under general supervision, coordinates and develops communications that assist with the activities and operations of Neighborhood Engagement and works with neighborhood associations, other city departments, and outside agencies to facilitate the department's work. Serves in a critical role in creating dialogue, information sharing, partnership, and action with neighborhood residents, leaders & organizations to improve the quality of life for the residents of the City of Waco.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Serves as the primary liaison between neighborhood organizations, community members, and City departments to build relationships, share information, and facilitate communication.
  • Cultivates and maintains partnerships with neighborhood associations, community organizations, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
  • Meets with neighborhood residents, leaders, and community groups to identify concerns, coordinate solutions, and support community initiatives.
  • Represents Neighborhood Engagement at neighborhood meetings, community events, and other public functions, including evenings, weekends and occassional holidays as needed.
  • Provides information and guidance regarding City programs, services, policies, and initiatives to residents, neighborhood organizations, and City staff as needed; including the Neighborhood Grant Program, City Academy, and Faith Leaders, as needed.
  • Partners with City departments to coordinate responses to neighborhood issues, projects, and emerging community needs.
  • Maintains neighborhood association records, contact databases, and engagement metrics; develops assessment tools and prepares communications, including the department's weekly e-newsletter.
  • Assists with department programs, events, outreach initiatives, and the planning and delivery of Waco City Academy.
  • Monitors social media and assists with distributing neighborhood engagement information through City communication channels.
  • Supports department operations by completing assigned training, following City policies and procedures, and promoting a safe work environment.
  • May be required to respond after hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or during departmental or City-wide emergencies.
  • Operates a city or personal vehicle to support Neighborhood Engagement functions, including traveling to partner locations; Transports materials, supplies, or personnel for meetings, events, and other activities.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
  • Lives the City of Waco Values.


The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:
  • Meaningful and challenging work
  • Make a difference and improve communities
  • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
    • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Assistance
    • Longevity Pay
    • And More!
  • Chance to do work you are passionate about
  • Desire to give back
City of Waco

City of Waco

254-750-5740

Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.

Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.

The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.  Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.

Governance and Organization

Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.

The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.

The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.  

The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.

With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.

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