Community Engagement Manager

About the Atlanta Beltline:

Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is the official implementation agency for the Atlanta Beltline, the 22-mile rail-to-trail conversion that’s one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States. Its vision is to be the catalyst for making Atlanta a global beacon for equitable, inclusive and sustainable city life. The Atlanta Beltline is building a more socially and economically resilient Atlanta with our partner organizations and host communities through job creation, inclusive transportation systems, affordable housing and public spaces for all.

Role Overview:

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. 

Key Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Community Development, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred but not required.
2. 2-4 years  of experience in community engagement required. Planning experience and experience with infrastructure projects or transportation-related projects are highly preferred.
3. Experience supporting community engagement for redevelopment, transportation and mobility projects preferred
4. Familiarity with transportation planning processes and project lifecycles 
5. Familiarity with land use, zoning, master planning and redevelopment
   
6. Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evening meetings and occasional weekends
   

What We Offer:

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