Community Partnerships & Engagement Director

Community Partnerships & Engagement Director

Position Title:

Community Partnerships and Engagement Director Location:

Durham, NC (onsite/hybrid/remote options) Type:

Full-Time Salary Range:

$136,211 – $217,960 Our client is seeking a strategic, equity-driven, and community-centered leader to serve as its next

Community Partnerships and Engagement Director . This executive role blends

grassroots advocacy ,

public policy expertise , and

authentic community engagement

to shape a more inclusive city for its residents. With a team of

31 FTEs

and a

$4.4M budget , this department builds trust between residents and government, co-creates solutions with impacted communities, and ensures that all voices — especially those historically underrepresented — have a meaningful role in the decision-making process. What You’ll Do

Lead and implement

a citywide community engagement strategy rooted in

equity, inclusion, and respect . Leverage your background in

grassroots campaigns

to

mobilize ,

empower , and

uplift community voices . Develop and influence

public policy

that reflects community input and addresses systemic inequities. Build sustainable relationships with

historically marginalized communities ,

grassroots organizations , and

civic leaders . Oversee a broad portfolio of programs that include

equity initiatives ,

public participation , and

community-centered policy development . Advise senior leadership and City Council on community needs and recommend strategic responses. Evaluate program effectiveness through

data ,

community feedback , and

measurable outcomes . Collaborate across departments to ensure policies and programs are

inclusive ,

equitable , and

accessible . Represent the department at

meetings ,

public forums ,

workshops , and

advocacy efforts . Lead a

diverse and high-performing team

with a culture of

service ,

responsiveness , and

accountability . Key Qualifications

Proven experience in

grassroots community organizing ,

advocacy campaigns , or

movement-building . Strong background in

public policy development or implementation , preferably at the

local or state level . Demonstrated success in building

authentic relationships

and

trust across lines of difference . Experience leading

community engagement initiatives

in diverse and historically underserved communities. Ability to work

collaboratively within government

while centering the needs of community members. Strong communicator with the ability to

translate complex policy

into

accessible, actionable information . Strategic thinker with a passion for

equity ,

inclusion , and

systems change . Comfortable with

public speaking ,

facilitation , and

community storytelling . Bachelor’s degree in

public administration ,

political science , or a directly related field ( required; no substitutions ). At least

10 years of progressively responsible experience

in

community engagement ,

grassroots campaigns , or

public sector work . Experience leading

teams , managing

budgets , and overseeing

cross-functional initiatives . Master’s degree in

public administration ,

policy , or a related field is

preferred . Exceptional

interpersonal ,

analytical , and

presentation skills . Direct Apply Link:

https://evoportalus.tracker-rms.com/HIREStrategies/apply?jobcode=6842

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