Community Engagement Manager

Atlanta Beltline, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

96d

About The Position

The Community Engagement Manager at Atlanta Beltline, Inc. (ABI) builds relationships with Atlanta residents and stakeholders by driving awareness, engagement, and two-way communication around Beltline projects. The role ensures meaningful community participation on project issues—including transportation, mobility, redevelopment sites, transit planning, trail connectivity, streetscape improvements, land use, zoning, and construction impacts—by providing timely, substantive information and responses to community concerns. This position manages expectations, builds trust, and ensures community voices inform Beltline planning and implementation. The position reports directly to the Director of Community Engagement. The Community Engagement Manager will promote the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of ABI while fostering a collegial work environment. While familiarity with planning concepts and public development processes is necessary, this is not a traditional planning position. The primary focus of this role is community engagement, stakeholder outreach, public involvement, and relationship management. Successful candidates will demonstrate well-honed experience and instincts and a track record for effective community building; experience with neighborhood-based and advocacy groups; experience in City Planning and an understanding of planning concepts; and strong negotiation and verbal and written communication skills. In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate leadership skills, a capacity for negotiation and consensus-building, and familiarity with the goals of the Beltline project, Atlanta neighborhoods, and the NPU process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Community Development, or related field required.
2-4 years of experience in community engagement required.
Familiarity with transportation planning processes and project lifecycles
Familiarity with land use, zoning, master planning and redevelopment
Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evening meetings and occasional weekends

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred but not required.
Planning experience and experience with infrastructure projects or transportation-related projects are highly preferred.
Experience supporting community engagement for redevelopment, transportation and mobility projects preferred

Responsibilities

Lead community engagement efforts for redevelopment projects, working in partnership with ABI’s housing team
Lead community engagement efforts for transportation and mobility projects, including transit, trails, streetscapes, and multimodal improvements
Support outreach during transportation project planning, design, and construction phases
Communicate anticipated project impacts such as detours, access changes, right-of-way considerations, and construction timelines
Partner with planners, engineers, and transportation agencies to translate technical concepts into accessible, community-friendly messaging
Gather and document community feedback and work to close feedback loops transparently with communities
Support public meetings, workshops, and open houses
Help address community concerns related to traffic, safety, connectivity, and transit access
Ensure underserved communities are meaningfully included in the implementation of the Beltline
Assure community participation opportunities are well-publicized and well-attended by the community

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package that reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing and long-term financial security
Affordable medical plan offering exceptional coverage and full family eligibility
Employer-paid dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Competitive PTO benefits to support work-life balance
Paid parental leave
Comprehensive retirement program including employer funded 401(a) plan, plus optional employee funded 457(b) and Roth IRA options
Professional development opportunities
Paid volunteer days
Planned employee engagement activities
A people-first culture where every voice is valued, and your unique contributions help shape the future of Atlanta