YOUNGSTOWN — The city of Youngstown and JAC Management Group is again looking to hire a community engagement and inclusion coordinator for the Wean Park Complex.

The complex is a 22-acre riverfront entertainment area including Wean Park, the Covelli Centre, Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre and Huntington Bank Community Alley.

This is a subcontracted position under JAC Management — which operates the complex for the city — with an annual salary of $40,000 and no benefits.

The coordinator’s primary objectives are to work directly with community groups, churches, neighborhood associations and downtown businesses to build relationships that help identify and produce programs, projects and events for city residents at the complex.

Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. is the deadline to apply for the job. Resumes and cover letters should be emailed to careers@jacmg.com.

Derrick McDowell served as the coordinator from May 2019 until October 2024. He resigned in order to run as an independent candidate for mayor. McDowell was elected in November 2025 and started serving a four-year term Jan. 1.

Hannah Ferguson, the founder and owner of the DOPE Cider House & Winery, was hired in March 2025 for the job. After a year in the position, Ferguson wasn’t retained.

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