UPDATE: The application period for this position closed at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. The Town of Stuart is no longer accepting applications. Thank you to everyone who applied.

The Town of Stuart is re-advertising the position of Community Coordinator. This is a revised posting; the position’s description and responsibilities have been updated since it was previously advertised. Individuals who applied previously and remain interested are encouraged to reapply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Coordinator serves as the Town’s lead coordinator for community events and special programs, a key liaison among Town administration, local businesses, and community organizations, and a source of administrative and project support to the Town Manager and Clerk/Treasurer. This is a highly public-facing, full-time role with significant event-planning and logistics responsibility and seasonal peaks in workload.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Starting salary of $49,000 per year, negotiable based on qualifications and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes Town-paid health insurance (the Town pays 100% of the premium for employee-only coverage), a retirement plan, twelve paid holidays, and paid annual (vacation) and sick leave.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Town-sponsored and Town-supported events — including the Strawberry Festival, Apple Dumpling Festival, Spooktacular, the Christmas Parade, and the Farmers Market — including layout and vendor-space planning, vendor and volunteer coordination, and event logistics.
• Administer recurring Town programs and initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison to the Town’s uptown and downtown business districts and to community and regional organizations.
• Maintain the Town website and social media accounts; post public notices, event announcements, and Town information.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Town Manager and Clerk/Treasurer, including meeting and public-notice support, document preparation, and grant and project recordkeeping.
• Provide front-line customer service and route citizen service requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience in event planning or coordination and in public-facing customer service.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; and the ability to learn specialized software.
• Experience with website and social media content management, and with municipal government, is desirable.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for Town events and public meetings.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

The selected applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

TO APPLY

A complete application package must include ALL of the following. Incomplete packages cannot be considered:

1. A completed Town of Stuart Employment Application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
4. A minimum of three (3) professional references

A Town of Stuart employment application is required and may be obtained from the Town Office or online at www.stuartva.org. Submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, and a minimum of three (3) professional references, by mail or email, to:

Town of Stuart

Attn: Town Manager

100 Patrick Avenue, PO Box 422

Stuart, VA 24171

Email: information@stuartva.org

Phone: 276-694-3811

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026.

The Town of Stuart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.