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Community Relations Coordinator (Vacancy)

This position supports the Neighborhood Social Workers and the Stable Housing Network in engaging families, expectant mothers and single adults who are experiencing housing instability or at risk for becoming homeless. The Community Relations Coordinator will work with the Stable Housing Network to resolve the immediate housing crisis. This position will be responsible for tasks that support the daily operation on achieving housing stability for clients through the Stable Housing Network. Perform related duties as required. Position will include some nights and weekends.

Pay Range:
$29.47-$44.19

Preferred Qualifications: 
Bachelor's in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Criminology or a related field. Previous experience working with the unhoused or housing instability and providing community-based outreach/social work activities preferred. Proficiency in crisis intervention, trauma, working with vulnerable communities; ability to work with people from different backgrounds and experience with community engagement preferred. Working knowledge of leases, landlord tenant rights and eviction proceedings or ability to develop this skill.

Requirements

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Interacts with City officials, community leaders and members of the general public to provide information and technical assistance in the resolution of neighborhood concerns/problems;

Makes oral presentations before community and civic organizations designed to educate citizens about cultural diversity and to reduce insensitivity among diverse groups;

Evaluates the overall program effectiveness; compiles and maintains information files on City and community activities;

Provides explanation of ordinances, rules, and regulations of City, state, or federal government programs and services;

Confers with department and other City officials in the planning and development of community relations activities;

Prepares and distributes reports, newsletters, and various informational documents; posts information and oversees content on website and various social media channels;

Assists in the investigation of claims of equal employment opportunity violations; conducts surveys to determine existence of systematic discrimination;

Assists in the development and implementation of training modules for the community, staff, and general public;

Develops or updates operating manuals and/or policies establishing methods of performing work in accordance with organizational goals and objectives;

Participates in the budget development process for the community relations program;

Initiates and drafts legislation for submission to City Council;

Responds to inquiries for information from other City officials, community leaders, and the general public;

Coordinates City services in neighborhood communities such as weed/high grass removal contracts, neighborhood pride events, etc.


May supervise the activities of employees responsible for maintaining positive relations between neighborhood communities; may train and assist program staff.

Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in public or community relations.  Substitution(s):  Additional years of experience, as stated above, may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis. A master's degree in one (1) of the above fields may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Recruitment #: 26-0796-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)


Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:


Keairah McKinney

Columbus Public Health

240 Parsons Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-2694

E: kjmckinney@columbus.gov


The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Date Posted
03/17/2026
Job Reference
26-0796-V1
Organization
50 Columbus Public Health, Health
Location
Columbus, OH
Category
Public Affairs & Communication
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