The Village of Homewood has placed a high priority on communicating news, events and information about its programs and services to the public and it uses a number of tools to successfully achieve that goal. Because technology is constantly changing, it is important the village remain informed and utilize communication methods that will best reach the intended audience.

Under the direction of the Village Manager's office, the Communications & Engagement Manager is responsible for enhancing, developing and promoting the Homewood brand across multiple platforms; accomplished through web programming, multimedia development, public relations, media outreach, social media management, graphic design, and print production.

The purpose of the Communication & Engagement Manager is to effectively share information about Homewood's programs, projects, services and events with residents, businesses, visitors, community organizations and other stakeholders in order to promote an understanding of the village’s goals and operations. In addition, the Communications & Engagement Manager provides expertise and production resources to assist all village departments. The Communication & Engagement Manager serves as a main point of contact for media inquiries. In case of an emergency, the Communications and Engagement Manager will work closely with public safety information officers to disseminate and coordinate vital information to ensure public safety.

Additionally, the Comms Manager assists with the coordination and implementation of social media initiatives aimed at fostering civic pride, promoting positive experiences in the village, and increasing community engagement.

Stay Connected!

Homewood Happenings - is our digital newsletter that hits inboxes every Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. Stay up-to-date with all Village news right at your fingertips! Click here to subscribe to Homewood Happenings. 

The Village Key - is the quarterly magazine that is published and mailed to every resident and business owner in Homewood. To view previous issues of the Village Key, please click here. 

Home Sweet Homewood (branded APP) - Head to your phone's mobile store right now and type "Home Sweet Homewood" in your app store. Click download and allow notifications to be connected to Homewood in one snap! 

Rave Mobile Alerts/Smart911 - Receive instant text notifications for severe weather, main breaks, and emergency notifications from our ECOM dispatch center. Click here to sign up. 

Facebook - Click here to follow the official Village of Homewood's Facebook Page. 

Instagram - Click here to follow the official Village of Homewood's Instagram Page. 

LinkedIn - Click here to follow the official Village of Homewood LinkedIn page. 

YouTube - Click here to subscribe to the official Village of Homewood YouTube channel (where you can watch meetings).