Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Engagement Coordinator

The Community Engagement Coordinator serves as the Cleveland Police Commission’s primary architect and steward of community engagement strategy. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating programs and initiatives that increase public awareness of the Commission’s role, strengthen community trust, and expand meaningful public participation in police oversight.

This role combines strategic planning, program management, public-facing leadership, and operational oversight. The Coordinator will develop structured pathways for community input, ensure transparency in communication, and build sustainable relationships across neighborhoods, advocacy organizations, faith institutions, and civic groups.

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and adminstering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants.

Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred.

Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy aligned with the Commission’s mission and annual goals.
• Design, implement, and supervise community-based programs and outreach initiatives that increase awareness of the Commission’s authority, processes, and impact.
• Create multiple, accessible avenues for community input and feedback, including public forums, listening sessions, surveys, focus groups, digital engagement tools, and stakeholder round tables.
• Ensure outreach efforts are inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible to diverse communities across Cleveland.

• Oversee assigned projects and programs from planning through execution and evaluation.
• Develop project timelines, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor program effectiveness and adjust strategies based on data, community feedback, and Commission priorities.
• Establish and document policies and procedures related to community engagement programming.

• Monitor and manage the operating budget for community engagement initiatives.
• Track expenditures to ensure alignment with approved funding.
• Assist in developing recommendations for the annual operating budget related to outreach and engagement activities.
• Identify potential grant or partnership opportunities to support community engagement efforts.

• Design and coordinate public events, educational workshops, town halls, and community briefings.
• Ensure events are structured to encourage participation, transparency, and meaningful dialogue.
• Evaluate events using established performance metrics and community feedback tools.
• Coordinate logistics, vendors, materials, and communication for Commission-sponsored events.

• Collaborate with communications staff to develop messaging that clearly explains the Commission’s work and impact.
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