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Community Engagement Officer (Assistant to the City Manager)

City of Long Beach, California
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The City Manager’s Office is recruiting for a full-time, unclassified Community Engagement Officer (Assistant to the City Manager). This position will report directly to a Deputy City Manager, supporting the City’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games by leading and coordinating inclusive community engagement strategies. This position will play a central role in ensuring that the City's planning and legacy efforts reflect the voices and priorities of Long Beach residents, businesses, and diverse cultural communities. This will be a temporary position through Fiscal Years 2026-2028, ending September 30, 2028.

The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all departments, except for the elected offices, City Clerk, Office of Police Oversight, and the semi-autonomous departments.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

 

  • Develop a Community Engagement Playbook outlining tools, best practices, and protocols to guide consistent, equitable, and effective engagement across departments for citywide engagement efforts.
  • Partner with City departments to develop and implement community engagement strategies and activations during the lead-up to, and during, the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Ensure efforts are culturally responsive, inclusive, and representative of Long Beach’s diverse communities.
  • Design and launch a citywide volunteer program to support the City’s 2028 Olympic and Paralympic-related activities, legacy initiatives, and community activations—helping to build an infrastructure that can endure beyond the Games.
  • Serve as a staff liaison for the City’s Community Advisory Committees focused on Youth Sports, Small Business, Arts & Culture, Workforce Development and Economic Inclusion, and the Legacy Foundation.
  • Facilitate community meetings and presentations to share updates about the City’s 2028 Games planning and receive input from stakeholders.
  • In collaboration with the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, develop core messaging, and branding for the City.
  • Track and monitor engagement metrics, community feedback, and participation trends to assess impact and inform continuous improvement of engagement strategies.
  • Draft memos and presentations for City leadership, City Council, and community stakeholders related to community engagement activities and outcomes.
  • Manage the logistics of engagement events, including securing venues, coordinating outreach materials, and overseeing event staffing.
  • Maintain a calendar of engagement activities and provide regular updates to the Deputy City Manager.
  • Support City Manager departments and teams in developing community engagement strategies.

 

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

 

EDUCATION

 

  • Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field OR
    • Professional experience beyond the minimum qualifications may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE

 

  • Three (3) years of  full-time, equivalent, paid, professional experience working in role related to community engagement and volunteer program development.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • A graduate level degree.

IDEAL CANDIDATE 
 

  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Self-motivated and driven to track and achieve project milestones.
  • Experience working with advisory committees, diverse stakeholders, and government or nonprofit agencies.
  • Demonstrated success developing and managing community programs, volunteer networks, or large-scale public initiatives.
  • Excellent project management, facilitation, and written communication skills.
  • Deep understanding of equity-centered engagement practices and cultural competency in diverse communities.

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

 

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Friday, July 25th, 2025. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.