Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator

Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator

Salary

$28.27 - $28.27 Hourly

Location

700 Main Center, Victoria, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

23-00661

Department

Communications & Public Affairs

Opening Date

10/20/2026

• Description
• Benefits
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JOB SUMMARY

The Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator serves as the operational, project-coordination, and community-engagement lead for the Communications & Public Affairs Department. This position coordinates departmental workflows, community engagement initiatives, events, and select administrative and financial processes to support efficient operations and timely delivery of communications services across the City of Victoria. The position is the primary intake and coordination point for routine communications requests and supports the Director with strategic initiatives, budget oversight, and contract management

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates the annual City's Citizens Academy & Alumni programs, including planning, logistics, scheduling, materials, vendors, and public-facing coordination.
• Coordinates community engagement events, meetings, booths, and outreach initiatives, and internal coordination amongst the department as well as other City departments, serving as a bridge between them and the overall organization's community engagement efforts.
• Supports the solicitation, scheduling and organization of public presentations, including its promotion on social media.
• Serves as the primary intake coordinator for communications requests submitted to the department.
• Reviews and coordinates with the Director routine communications projects for approval and assignment, similar to an agency-style project intake process.
• Identifies and routes major communications projects to the Director for strategic oversight. Major projects include those involving a new effort, several City services or departments, executive leadership significant public or reputational impact, or campaign-level planning.
• Coordinates departmental financial processes, including routine travel vouchers, payment schedules and purchasing requirements.
• Maintains vendor contact information and helps schedule biannual check-ins between vendors and the Director.
• Supports the Director with budget development, tracking, and ongoing maintenance by organizing requests, monitoring contract schedules, and identifying needs throughout the fiscal year. Large purchases and major procurement actions remain assigned to designated staff.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism when handling City information.
• Provides courteous and professional customer service to City staff and the public.
• Complies with City and department safety polices.
• Maintains regular attendance and availability during emergency operations as required
• Performs other duties ass assigned.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some field work may be required which includes exposure to various outdoor weather conditions. May be required to climb ladders, traverse uneven surfaces, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years or more of administrative, coordination, or communications-related experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license that meets City guidelines.
• Social Media content development, coordination experience.
• Additional education in communications, public administration or a related field (preferred).
• Bilingual proficiency in English & Spanish (preferred).
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and timelines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with City staff, executive leadership, vendors, and the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and use City systems, including Tyler, Laserfiche, Neogov, SAP, and Monday.com.

The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to: health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union.

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01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Texas Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your experience coordinating multiple projects, managing deadlines, and organizing competing priorities?

• I have limited or no experience coordinating projects or managing multiple deadlines.
• I have assisted with coordinating projects and tracking deadlines under direct supervision.
• I have independently coordinated multiple projects, managed timelines, and communicated progress to stakeholders.
• I have extensive experience leading complex projects involving multiple departments, stakeholders, and competing priorities.

04

Tell us about an event, outreach initiative, or community engagement program you have helped plan or coordinate. What were your responsibilities, and how did you measure the success of the initiative?

05

You receive multiple communications requests from different City departments, including a routine social media post, an upcoming community event announcement, and an urgent public communication involving multiple departments. How would you approach these requests?

• Complete requests in the order they were received, regardless of urgency.
• Prioritize the urgent public communication, coordinate with the appropriate departments, and notify the Director when additional oversight or approval is needed.
• Forward all requests to the Director and wait for instructions before taking action.
• Focus on the requests that can be completed most quickly to reduce the overall workload.

06

Describe your experience planning or coordinating community events, public outreach initiatives, or engagement programs. What were your specific responsibilities, and how did you ensure the event or initiative was successful?

07

Which of the following best describes your experience with administrative and financial coordination, including budget tracking, purchasing processes, vendor communication, or payment scheduling?

• I have limited or no experience with these responsibilities.
• I have assisted with basic administrative tasks, data entry, or expense tracking.
• I have independently managed administrative processes, tracked expenses, coordinated vendors, or maintained financial records.
• I have extensive experience coordinating departmental budgets, monitoring contracts, managing vendor relationships, and supporting financial planning.

Required Question

Employer City of Victoria

Address 702 N. Main Street - 700 Main Center

Suite 120

Victoria, Texas, 77901

Phone 361-485-3500