Employee Engagement Coordinator Full Time NEW

Close Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Salary: $65,196.00 – $81,495.00 Commensurate with Experience

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Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our Guiding Principles Include

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

Summary

The Employee Engagement Coordinator will play a vital role in fostering a thriving workplace culture within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. This dynamic position requires a skilled professional with experience in event planning, program management, and budget oversight, capable of managing multiple law enforcement events simultaneously while building meaningful connections across the organization.

The ideal candidate has exceptional organizational and communication skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about employee well-being. Please note that evening and weekend availability will be occasionally required as an essential function of this role.

• Plan and execute professional, high-quality events, programs, and initiatives that enhance employee morale, engagement, and well-being, such as social gatherings, team-building exercises, recognition programs, volunteer opportunities, and wellness initiatives
• Plan and execute events, programs, and initiatives to boost employee morale, engagement, and well-being, such as social gatherings, team-building exercises, recognition programs, volunteer opportunities, and wellness initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various vendors and community stakeholders to support engagement programs and events.
• Analyze feedback to identify trends and use data to inform and improve engagement strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, feedback, and employee surveys to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to align engagement strategies with departmental objectives and organizational goals.
• Develop and execute communication plans to ensure employees are well-informed about engagement initiatives, their purpose, and their impact.
• Propose innovative approaches and strategies to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture. Partner with leadership, departmental units, and other organizations to create a comprehensive and cohesive approach to employee engagement.
• Have the ability to provide employees with the ultimate employee experience.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related work experience.

Associates degree and a minimum of three (3) years of event planning experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) to engage with employees at all levels and effectively convey information.
• Strong relationship-building skills to foster trust and collaboration with employees across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels. Awareness of current trends, methods, and best practices for fostering employee engagement.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations that impact employee engagement and workplace initiatives.
• Creative thinking to design and implement innovative engagement initiatives tailored to organizational and employee needs.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address challenges related to employee engagement effectively.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for communication, data analysis, and project management (e.g., Microsoft Office, project management platforms).
• Exceptional ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in sensitive matters.
• Positive and adaptable attitude, with the ability to handle challenging situations professionally and effectively.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us

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Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.