Community Engagement Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $60,400.00 - $93,600.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S Wilmington St. Raleigh NC, 27601, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00559
Department: Community Engagement
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hiring Range: $60,400 - $77,000
Job Description
The City of Raleigh's Community Engagement Department is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Community Engagement Analyst to join our team. This role plays a vital part in strengthening the City's capacity to engage the public in ways that are accessible, responsive, and rooted in community priorities.
The Community Engagement Analyst will report to the Community Partnerships Supervisor under the Community Partnerships Division and work with staff across all divisions of the department, including neighborhood services, youth services, business services, and organizational development. This cross-functional structure offers a unique opportunity to gain broad experience and contribute to a wide range of initiatives that connect residents with city resources and decision-making processes.
In this role, you'll support Raleigh Neighborhood College, Raleigh Engagement Network, and Volunteer Raleigh by coordinating programs, providing technical assistance, supporting training efforts, and strengthening community participation across the city, among other duties and responsibilities.
This is a hybrid role eligible for teleworking 2 days per week. Some evening and weekend work is required for community meetings and engagement events.
About You
You're passionate about building authentic, meaningful connections between people, whether they're shaping policies or are directly impacted by them. You understand that engagement is more than outreach; it's about learning together, honoring lived experience, and creating space for shared ownership in shaping solutions.
A strong communicator and thoughtful listener, you bring empathy, professionalism, and precision to everything you do. Whether supporting a project team, developing engagement tools, or facilitating community conversations, you're focused on helping others succeed and ensuring they're included.
You thrive in roles that balance strategy and human connection. With a deep understanding of public service and community dynamics, you're driven to make government accessible, and people-centered, especially for those who have historically been underserved or overlooked. For you, capacity building is not just a task, but a long-term commitment to collaboration, fairness, and shared impact.
About Us:
The Community Engagement Department leads the City of Raleigh's efforts to connect with residents in meaningful and people-focused ways. Through programs in neighborhood services, youth services, community partnerships, and organizational development, we promote civic participation and support local leadership.
We collaborate across departments to strengthen engagement planning, provide technical assistance, and help staff and residents build the skills and tools needed for impactful community engagement. Together, we work to ensure that city processes reflect the perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all Raleigh residents.
Note: While this position is housed within the Community Partnerships Division, the Analyst may support work across all divisions.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supporting accessible engagement strategies for City programs and projects in collaboration with department and cross-departmental teams

• Assisting with the planning and delivery of Raleigh Neighborhood College, including participant outreach and communication, curriculum and session-material preparation, graduation, and other program logistics, while working with City and external partners to provide participants with knowledge of local government, public services, and opportunities for civic participation
• Supporting Raleigh Engagement Network users by reviewing applications, onboarding organizations, maintaining member communication and records, providing technical assistance, and helping them access City resources, funding opportunities, meeting spaces, equipment rental, printed materials, consultations, and other membership benefits
• Supporting Volunteer Raleigh by connecting residents with service opportunities and coordinating volunteer onboarding, training, engagement, and recognition
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of public-facing activities such as pop-up events, workshops, and community conversations, ensuring they are welcoming, well-organized, and grounded in community needs
• Taking the lead or assist with large-scale learning and outreach programs and events that require cross-team collaboration and logistical planning
• Helping gather, organize, and summarize community feedback and demographic data to support evaluation, learning, and reporting
• Building foundational relationships with residents, community partners, and internal staff to support trust-building and collaboration
• Supporting other department initiatives and responsibilities as needed to advance community engagement goals and respond to emerging priorities

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field; 3 to 5 years of professional experience in program planning, neighborhood outreach, community relations, or a related field;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties
Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bilingual (Spanish or another community-relevant language)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Asana, and other online engagement platforms

Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Building trust and fostering collaboration across departments and diverse communities
• Supporting capacity-building efforts such as coaching, facilitation, program coordination or training delivery
• Welcoming engagement strategies that promote meaningful community leadership and participation
• Planning and supporting events, including logistics, outreach, coordination, and on-site execution
• Creating accessible, user-friendly materials and tools for both internal and public audiences
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail, timelines, and collaborative workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, community-facing presentations, and report writing

ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in an outdoor environment or in a vehicle.
Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
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Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in program planning, neighborhood outreach, community relations or a related field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03
Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

04
Describe your experience coordinating educational, civic engagement, volunteer, or community-based initiatives. Include your specific responsibilities and the populations you served.
05
This position requires working with both internal City staff and external community members. Share an example where you helped bridge communication or build trust across different groups.
06
You are asked to support a department's outreach event on short notice. What steps would you take to ensure the event remains accessible and effective, and what would be your top priority in that situation?
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
Required Question