Communications & Engagement Manager

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

• Strong oral, written communication, and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of public relations, mass communications, and marketing principles.
• Experience in data analysis and data visualization.
• Knowledge of various media production; including print, photography, video, graphics and web design principles.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to make effective presentations to diverse internal and external audiences, along with communications and engagement planning.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications

• Working knowledge of local government operations.
• Supervisory experience
• Physical and Mental Requirements:
• Regular contact is made with County department heads and staff, and community members.
• Contacts may be adversarial in nature and require a high level of professionalism.
• The position requires planned and unplanned work outside of normal business hours.
• Regular lifting of up to 40 pounds is necessary.
• Work is typically performed in County facilities, meeting rooms, and on scene at public safety incidents.
• Operation of a motor vehicle throughout Albemarle County in occasional inclement weather is required.
• Must be able to assume "on call" responsibility and participate in 24-hour on-call rotation as assigned.

Remote Work

Salary Range

• This hiring range for this position is $41.64 - $46.03 per hours, which is approximately $86,615.30 - $95,732.70 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.

Albemarle County Core Values

EOE/EEO