Communication & Engagement Supervisor

**Job Summary:** The Communication & Engagement Supervisor provides leadership and oversight for a team of Communication & Engagement Specialists and other communication positions supporting Community Placemaking. This position ensures alignment with citywide communication strategies, brand standards, and engagement goals. Along with supervising staff, the Supervisor also performs hands-on communication and engagement work to support client department needs. The Supervisor translates strategic direction from the Director of Communication & Engagement and department leaders into actionable plans, manages workload distribution, and ensures quality and consistency across all communication and engagement activities. The role includes managing and coordinating department-level strategic communication and public relations programs, leading the effective use of print, digital, and electronic communication tools, and ensuring timely, accurate dissemination of information to internal and external stakeholders. The salary range for this position is **$75,871.12 - $110,013.28** annually with a hiring range of **$75,871.12 - $92,942.20**, depending on qualifications and experience. **This opportunity will be available to applicants until filled. Applicants moving forward to in-person interviews will be requested to complete a small project for presentation.** As exempt supervisor position for the City, this position typically works M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with the need for evenings and weekends for engagement work and to support department and client needs. **A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.** **Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:** - **Accountability & Integrity** - **Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust** - **Collaboration, Innovation** - **Safety** - **Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.** Please view our video [**Working at Loveland**](https://youtu.be/Ds-iL_GT0tw) to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City. ***A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!*** **Essential Functions:** - Oversee department-level communication and engagement functions as part of City communication team. - Hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions for communication personnel. - Develop and implement strategic communication and public relations plans, including proactive storytelling and marketing initiatives. - Coordinate and manage creation, review, and distribution of communication materials across print, digital, social media, and web platforms. - Manage workload prioritization, resource allocation, and department communication budgets to meet organizational needs. - Lead public relations and community engagement efforts targeting diverse populations; develop inclusive strategies for outreach and engagement. - Ensure coordination of client department communication activities with the rest of the Communication & Engagement team, including collaboration on internal communications, creative services, and digital platforms. - Support and enforce City branding and visual identity standards; review and approve promotional materials for consistency. - Partners with client department directors, supervisors and managers to conceptualize and plan strategic communication. - Represent the City at meetings and events, delivering presentations to internal teams, media, public officials, and community groups and helping to prepare department teams for presentations, meetings and events. - Monitor communication trends, assess program effectiveness, and recommend innovative tools and strategies to improve engagement. - Respond to public inquiries and complaints, facilitate feedback processes, and ensure open, transparent communication with residents. Conduct research to identify target audiences and evaluate communication strategies for effectiveness. - Maintains…