NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Community Engagement/Event Specialist
Faribault, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$32.12/hr - $44.08/hr
2+ years expThe City of Faribault is a dynamic community focused on growth and innovation. They are seeking a Community Engagement/Event Specialist to plan and implement outreach strategies that foster meaningful engagement with residents and enhance public trust.
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Responsibilities
Provides a wide variety of duties in planning, organization, graphic design and communications with both internal and external organizations
Assists with the planning, development, and implementation of strategies and programs, such as Council Chats, Residents Academy, and wide-ranging special events to attain broader civic engagement and awareness in support of organizational goals, while enhancing public trust
Supports the development of marketing and engagement materials in all mediums, such as flyers, newsletters, videos, social media materials, podcasts, and more
Assists with the logistical facilitation of ongoing public dialogues and engagement opportunities with various community stakeholders, including securing venues, arranging for language interpreters, greeting attendees, note-taking, and facilitating dialogues
Under direction, identifies, cultivates, and maintains relationships with community leaders, organizations, and networks that expand community engagement and programmatic efforts
Organize and promote City engagement opportunities by using information-sharing tools to ensure intended audiences are in receipt of information
Seeks out new opportunities and methods of connecting with underrepresented populations. Applies creativity and innovation in the development of unique engagement opportunities that target identified groups
Qualification
Required
An associate's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field; AND
Two years of experience in a public relations field, such as marketing, media communications, social media, event coordination, website management, community engagement, or similar work; OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work
A valid state driver's license
Position will be a hybrid in-office, remote position
Position will occasionally be required to work outside of the normal 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. work hours
Preferred
Four-year Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a closely related field; AND
At least two years of professional work experience in community engagement, communications, public affairs, or a similar role
Benefits
Federal and State withholding for taxes, Social Security, Medicare, pre-tax life insurance, garnishments, etc.
Statutorily required PERA contributions (Public Employee Retirement Association).
Insurance premiums for health, life, dental, STD, and other elected coverages.
Elected contributions to deferred compensation, H.S.A. funding, and flexible benefit programs.
Elected contributions to credit unions or other banks.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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