Communications & Engagement Manager

Posted:
May 20, 2026. Communications & Engagement Manager. City of Monterey - Monterey, CA.  Full-time. Salary: $ - $ Annually. Final date to receive applications:
Jun 17, 2026.

The position is housed within the City Manager’s Office and operates under the administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager. It plays a critical strategic role in an organization and community that place a strong emphasis on high-quality, two-way communication with both internal and external audiences. The selected candidate will have direct access to senior leadership and will actively contribute as a member of the City’s decision-making team.

In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and applying strong, hands‑on expertise in creating and delivering content across print, web, social media, and video platforms. The role may include supervising management, professional, technical, and clerical staff, as well as leading committees and cross‑functional work groups.

For planning purposes, panel interviews are scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026, and will be conducted virtually. Final interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026, and will be conducted in person.

Nestled along California’s Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of Monterey is a full-service city that provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!

A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard on-line City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process.

The subsequent selection process may include a written test/written exercise, performance exercise, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process.

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check. Depending on the position, as a condition of employment, the selected candidate may also be required to pass a physical exam including a drug screen and a federal background check to gain access to military and police facilities and systems.

Positions that require work on a military installation will involve job duties performed on-site and therefore require passing a background check conducted by the Department of Defense (DoD).

Candidates who successfully progress through all phases of this recruitment process will be placed on an eligible list. The eligible list is active for 12 months and may be used to fill additional positions including lower-level positions, regular part-time, and part-time temporary seasonal, determined to have similar duties and requirements.

The City of Monterey provides outstanding services to the public and is deeply committed to a community and workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities that contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. The City of Monterey does not discriminate…