Top 303 Community engagement specialist Jobs in Elgin Il

Government Affairs Specialist
Surf Internet —Naperville, IL
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Administrative Specialist - Human Resources
Elk Grove —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $62,657 - $88,859 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Protective Services Specialist (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)
US Foods, Inc. —Rosemont, IL
- $34 - $52 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Administrative Specialist - Human Resources
Village of Elk Grove —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $62,657 - $88,859 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Comms & Training Specialist
Markel Service Inc. —Rosemont, IL
- $62,400 - $85,800 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Sr Learning and Development Specialist
CDW —Rosemont, IL
- $84,000 - $119,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
Onboarding Specialist
Power Construction —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Project management
Specialist - AED Student Services
William Rainey Harper College —Palatine, IL
- $27.49 - $34.09 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Education
13d
Environmental Specialist
Republic Services —Melrose Park, IL
- $68,200 - $93,700 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Customer Service Clerk - Young Artists Program (Cultural Services) part-time
Village of Schaumburg —Schaumburg, IL
- $21.82 - $31.81 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Merchandising
Content Specialist - Digital Content
Endeavor Health —Warrenville, IL
- $30.46 - $45.69 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Wellness program
Communication Specialist
Adlai E. Stevenson High School —Lincolnshire, IL
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
8d
Senior Internal Communications Specialist (Hybrid)
Motorola Solutions —Schaumburg, IL
- $83,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Quality Assurance and Community Engagement Specialist
YWCA Northwestern Illinois —Crystal Lake, IL
- $19.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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11d
Sustainability Data Analytics Specialist II
AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. —Itasca, IL
- $65,180 - $97,760 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- Research
- Mid-level
- SQL
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
1d
Social Emotional Response Team Member (SERT Specialist)
Illinois School District U-46 —Elgin, IL
- $60,689 a year
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Mid-level
Reading and Writing Specialist-Wheeling
National Louis University —Wheeling, IL
- $21.88 - $30.64 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Writing skills
- English
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Social Content Specialist
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength —Rosemont, IL
- $53,800 - $75,600 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Travel
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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14d
Assistant Director of Early Childhood (Jacob Duman at Lake County JCC)
JCC Chicago —Lake Zurich, IL
- $60,000 - $66,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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12d
Board President
Velazquez Concrete specialists inc —Bartlett, IL
- From $34.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Government Affairs Specialist

Surf Internet
Naperville, IL

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Job Details

$85,000 - $100,000 a year

Qualifications

Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Overview

The Government Affairs Manager serves as the primary liaison between Surf Internet and local, state, and regional government stakeholders to support the successful deployment of broadband and fiber infrastructure projects.

This role is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with municipalities, counties, townships, public officials, economic development organizations, and regulatory agencies to facilitate permitting, right-of-way access, community engagement, and broadband expansion initiatives. The position works closely with Engineering, Construction, Permitting, Legal, and Operations teams to proactively identify and resolve external challenges that could impact project schedules and customer experience.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, relationship builder, and problem solver who can represent the company professionally while navigating political, regulatory, and community environments.

Reports To: Director of Business Development and Community Relations

Department: Business Development

Job Status: Exempt

Responsibilities:

Government & Municipal Relations

Develop and maintain positive relationships with municipal leaders, county officials, township representatives, public works departments, and regulatory agencies.
Serve as Surf Internet's primary point of contact for government-related matters associated with fiber deployment projects.
Attend municipal meetings, county commissioner meetings, township board meetings, planning commission meetings, and public hearings as required.
Coordinate communications with local governments regarding construction schedules, restoration efforts, traffic impacts, and project milestones.
Support the negotiation and execution of right-of-way agreements, market license agreements, and partnership opportunities.
Assist in resolving government concerns and escalations related to construction activities.
Support of grant-funded broadband expansion projects.

Broadband Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

Promote Surf Internet's mission of expanding broadband access throughout underserved and unserved communities.
Build partnerships with economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and community stakeholders.
Represent Surf Internet at community events, public forums, trade associations, and industry meetings.
Educate government officials and community leaders about the benefits of broadband infrastructure investment.
Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement plans for major construction projects.

Regulatory & Permitting Support

Monitor local and state regulatory developments that may impact broadband deployment activities.
Assist with permit escalations and coordination efforts when projects encounter governmental obstacles.
Maintain awareness of municipal ordinances, permitting requirements, and broadband-related regulations.
Support compliance documentation as required.

Community Relations

Serve as a liaison between Surf Internet and homeowners associations, neighborhood groups, businesses, and community leaders.
Assist in addressing community concerns related to construction, restoration, and project impacts.
Coordinate communication efforts for major project announcements and community outreach initiatives.
Help ensure stakeholders receive timely and accurate project information.

Internal Collaboration

Partner with Construction, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Permitting, and Customer Care teams to identify and address stakeholder concerns.
Provide updates to leadership regarding municipal relationships, political risks, and potential barriers to project execution.
Assist with strategic planning for market expansion opportunities.
Work alongside marketing for construction, events and sponsorships.
Assist and support the market managers in maintaining market relationships and customer take rate (penetration).
Support the Director of Special Funding and grants teams

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or related field.
3–7 years of experience in government affairs, community relations, public policy, telecommunications, utilities, construction, or infrastructure-related fields.
Experience interacting with government officials and public agencies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent public speaking and presentation abilities.
Strong organizational and relationship management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently throughout service territories.

Preferred

Broadband, telecommunications, utility, or infrastructure experience.
Knowledge of permitting, right-of-way processes, and municipal government operations.
Familiarity with state and federal broadband grant programs.
Experience working in public affairs, economic development, or community engagement roles.

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community engagement specialist jobs in elgin il

Government Affairs Specialist

Administrative Specialist - Human Resources

Protective Services Specialist (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

Administrative Specialist - Human Resources

Comms & Training Specialist

Sr Learning and Development Specialist

Onboarding Specialist

Specialist - AED Student Services

Environmental Specialist

Customer Service Clerk - Young Artists Program (Cultural Services) part-time

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Senior Internal Communications Specialist (Hybrid)

Quality Assurance and Community Engagement Specialist

Sustainability Data Analytics Specialist II

Social Emotional Response Team Member (SERT Specialist)

Reading and Writing Specialist-Wheeling

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