Community Engagement Coordinator

Date Posted: Jun 02, 2025

Hourly: $ 20 - $ 20

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Location Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
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Job Type: Part Time
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Shift: First Shift (Day)
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Career Level: Experienced Professional
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Positions:
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Experience: Less than 1 year
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Gender: No Preference
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Degree: Associates
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Apply Before: Oct 31, 2025

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Job Description

Upper Albany Main Street is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Community Engagement Coordinator to support event planning and stakeholder collaboration efforts. This individual will play a key role in fostering relationships between small businesses, local residents, and city officials. The role centers around planning and executing events that are beneficial to the small business community.

This position is 100% grant-funded contingent upon annual renewal of external funding.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate, and execute a Small Business initiatives (i.e. expo), including outreach, logistics, vendor coordination, and marketing.
Ability to facilitate various community events, such as Small Business Expo, community conversation forums, and monthly design and merchant meetings that contribute to neighborhood revitalization and economic growth in Hartford’s North End.
Develop and distribute meeting agendas and coordinate guest speakers, including city officials, elected representatives, and business leaders.
Lead and manage the monthly Design Committee and Merchants Association meetings, ensuring timely communication, participation, and follow-up.
Serve as a liaison between Upper Albany Main Street, small business owners, and community stakeholders to ensure inclusive engagement and feedback loops.
Track event planning milestones, attendance, outcomes, and community feedback to measure impact and improve future events.
Assist in creating promotional materials and content for newsletters, flyers, and social media related to events and initiatives.

Qualifications:

Current enrollment in a program related to Public Relations, Communications, Urban Studies, Political Science, Business, or a related field.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable communicating with diverse groups including business owners, city officials, community members, and stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Canva or event management software is a plus (and ability to create a brand toolkit).
A passion for community development, small business growth, and civic engagement.

What You’ll Gain:

Direct experience in community organizing, event planning, and public engagement.
Networking opportunities with local leaders, city officials, and entrepreneurs.
A portfolio of events and initiatives you’ve helped execute from concept to completion.
A deeper understanding of neighborhood development and the role of local advocacy in shaping public policy.

Benefits

1. Meaningful Mission-Driven Work
Join a passionate team that’s dedicated to revitalizing the local economy by supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. Every day you contribute directly to real, positive change in the community.

2. Dynamic Work Environment
No two days are the same! From community engagement to business development initiatives, you'll be part of a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment that keeps things exciting.

3. Diverse & Inclusive Team Culture
Work alongside a team that values diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. We believe a mix of voices makes our organization stronger and our solutions more innovative.

4. Growth-Oriented Atmosphere
Upper Albany Main Street is expanding, and so can you! Whether it’s developing new skills, taking on leadership roles, or spearheading new projects, there’s plenty of room to grow personally and professionally.

5. Community Impact & Networking
Build lasting relationships with local business owners, civic leaders, and partner organizations. Your work helps weave the fabric of a stronger, more connected community.

6. Creativity and Innovation Encouraged
Have a big idea? Bring it to the table. We value creative thinkers and problem-solvers who want to try new things and improve the way we support local commerce.

7. Flexible, Collaborative Culture
We prioritize collaboration and support one another in a welcoming, team-oriented setting that understands the value of work-life balance.

Skills Required

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Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America

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