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What is the difference between Community Engagement Assistant vs Community Outreach Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Engagement AssistantCommunity Outreach Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer associate degreeBachelor’s degree in communications, social sciences, or related field
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, local government, community centersNonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in community programs to support engagement activitiesUsed to plan and execute outreach campaigns and events
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing entry-level community rolesIndividuals seeking roles with broader outreach responsibilities

While both roles focus on community interaction, the Community Engagement Assistant typically supports engagement activities at an entry level, whereas the Community Outreach Coordinator manages outreach campaigns and strategic initiatives. The Coordinator role often requires more experience and a degree, with broader responsibilities in planning and execution.

What does a community engagement assistant do?

A community engagement assistant supports efforts to build and maintain positive relationships between an organization and the community. They may organize events, communicate with community members, and use social media or outreach tools to promote programs and gather feedback. Strong communication skills and familiarity with community issues are important for this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Community Engagement jobs in Ohio?

The most popular types of Community Engagement jobs in Ohio are:

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For Community Engagement Assistant jobs in Ohio, the most frequently searched job titles are:

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Infographic showing various Community Engagement Assistant job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Community Engagement Manager

Orange Barrel Media

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Note: We are targeting candidates based in the Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX markets. Columbus-based hires will primarily work from our home office when not traveling, while Dallas-based hires will work remotely from their home base. Regardless of location, this role requires frequent travel and on-the-ground presence in various markets to support community engagement initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for executing community engagement strategies at the market level, building and maintaining local relationships, and supporting business development efforts. This role works under the direction of the Sr. Director of Community Engagement to implement strategic priorities while serving as a key connector across internal teams and external stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy Execution & Market Research
  • Execute community engagement strategies defined by the Sr. Director across assigned markets
  • Conduct market research to identify stakeholders, partnership opportunities, and local market dynamics
  • Provide market-level insights to inform broader strategy and decision-making

Market Engagement & Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain relationships with business organizations, community leaders, government entities, and nonprofit partners
  • Represent the organization at meetings, events, and community forums
  • Conduct regular market visits to strengthen partnerships and ensure local visibility
  • Track and manage local partnership pipelines and engagement opportunities

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a liaison between Community Engagement, Sales, Development, and Public/Private Partnerships teams
  • Participate in regular check-ins to share updates on partnerships, campaigns, and market activity
  • Ensure alignment between community engagement efforts and broader company initiatives

RFP & Business Development Support
  • Support RFP efforts by providing local insights, identifying partners, and helping secure community support
  • Assist Sales and Development teams by identifying community-driven opportunities that support revenue and market expansion
  • Maintain visibility into partnerships and opportunities that align with business goals

Campaign Implementation & Support
  • Support execution of community-facing campaigns within assigned markets
  • Ensure campaigns align with partner expectations and company standards
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather market insights and partner data that inform campaign performance
  • Provide qualitative feedback to support reporting and performance evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in business, communications, public administration, or related field
  • 4-6+ years of experience in community engagement, partnerships, account management, or external affairs
  • Strong relationship-building and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple markets and execute strategic initiatives
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) preferred

OBM is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive salary/incentive compensation and benefits, 401k match, expense account, free lunch daily, and a fun and fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Orange Barrel Media (OBM) creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in top U.S. markets. Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement premier media programs that add to the character of urban places. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates.
The OBM team is also a leader in smart city infrastructure, launching the Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) platform in concert with cities across the U.S. through the company IKE Smart City. IKE is a best-in-class public engagement platform that helps cities communicate with the public, enliven the pedestrian experience, and tell the story of their city. The core pillars of the IKE platform are public benefit and social equity, values that we seek to maximize in every IKE market to achieve city objectives and exceed community expectations.
We are a place where people are inspired to achieve success, genuinely like each other, and have endless opportunities to grow.
Learn more at www.obm.com and www.ikesmartcity.com.