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Community Engagement Manager - Atlanta Beltline

Title: Community Engagement Manager 

Type: full-time

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Salary Range: TBD

Summary: 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.


Link to Application + More Information: https://atlbeltline.bamboohr.com/careers/69