Application Instructions Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field. Active City Year Corps or Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally. Number of Positions: 1 Position Overview The Community Partnerships and Events Manager leads the strategy of local recruitment efforts by identifying and developing local partnerships through community outreach to create a strong pipeline of prospective City Year Site AmeriCorps Members. The Community Partnerships and Events Manager in Jacksonville will partner with the National Corps Talent Acquisition Team to aid in their efforts and help illuminate local challenges. Job Description Partnership Development and Outreach Identify and assess community & youth facing organizations as well as educational institutions (high schools, community colleges, local organizations) within Jacksonville and Northeast Florida that can become City Year Jacksonville (CYJax) Champions and Amplifiers. Identify and attend community recruitment events and speaking opportunities to share City Year ACM opportunities. Deepen opportunities to source candidates from Duval County Public Schools (DCPS), by partnering with site staff on a holistic district partnership approach. Build partnerships with organizations to aid in increasing the AmeriCorps Member experience which in turn helps with recruitment (re: housing supports, childcare, university benefits, etc.) Recruitment Marketing & Communications: create and tweak local recruitment materials in partnership with HQ provided materials and locally created materials. Data Management: track all community partnership efforts in TargetX and local CYJax trackers including events, emails sent, mailings made, etc. Generate quarterly status updates, at minimum, regarding Community Partnership inputs and outputs. Communications Content Execution Gather content of impact to share through a variety of platforms in alignment with the communications strategy. Support corps members to post on social media and share stories of their service. Work closely with needs of the site when creating messages on social media: provide updates of corps member service, support recruitment efforts, share important updates related to education in the news, etc. Non-fundraising Event Logistics Responsible for helping to plan and execute City Year annual programs and events, which could include but is not limited to: Opening Day Kickoff, MLK Day, and Graduation. Secure necessary vendors, obtain quotes, secure contracts, and monitor vendor performance to ensure City Year receives exceptional service and value. Assist with messaging for events, to be used for external affairs, event program speaking points, and media. Document and maintain record of written materials and documents for future reference, including feedback from site leadership, staff, volunteer leadership, vendors, and others to evaluate effectiveness of event. Provide a written summary of event goals, accomplishments, and recommendations for improvement. Recommend new engagement opportunities and implement best practices for future events. Site and Organizational Collaboration Lead in any regular site centering meetings with staff or departments concerning recruitment and community partnership efforts which work to drive lead generation. Support organization wide CPM efforts and cross-site collaboration opportunities. Qualifications 1-2 years of professional experience in recruitment/youth development/community development 1-2 years of professional experience in event planning and event execution Strong communications, writing, and editing skills to ensure connectivity to mission and appropriate style and usage. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and take initiative in managing several projects with the utmost attention to detail. Ability to travel within the community and work in a variety of spaces/settings to include schools, office, home and other special events locations. Solution-oriented critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a positive attitude. Knowledge of basic graphic design and use of Canva for marketing materials that adhere to organizational guidelines. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and skills in a collaborative environment. Strong affinity to diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity work and practices. Connection to the values of servant leadership, belief in the power of young people, social justice, empathy, inclusivity, teamwork, and excellence. City Year and AmeriCorps alumni are encouraged to apply. Benefits Full time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation and sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental and vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here. Employment at City Year is at-will. City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas. COVID-19 Notice Our number one priority is the health and safety of our employees and AmeriCorps members and their families; our students and school partners; and the community at large from COVID-19. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment and service – all staff members, including remote staff, and AmeriCorps members are required to be fully vaccinated* no later than their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, we will consider requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with our policy, and where we are able to provide such accommodations without undue hardship to the organization pursuant to applicable law. Notwithstanding any language herein, City Year will comply with any state, local, or federal orders, statutes, or regulations that may conflict with the COVID-19 vaccination policy. *Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the completion of their primary vaccination series. City Year helps students and schools succeed, while preparing the next generation of civically engaged leaders who can work across lines of difference. Diverse teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school. Schools that partner with City Year are up to two to three times more likely to improve in English and math assessments, and the more time students spend with AmeriCorps members, the more they improve on social, emotional and academic skills— skills that help students thrive in school and contribute to their community. City Year’s 900 staff and 3,000 AmeriCorps members work and serve in 29 communities across the U.S., including Boston (where City Year was founded in 1988 and is headquartered), Baton Rouge, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, New Hampshire, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Providence, Sacramento, San Antonio, San José/Silicon Valley, Seattle/King County, Tulsa and Washington, D.C. City Year also has international affiliates in the U.K. and South Africa. A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network, City Year is supported by AmeriCorps, local school districts and private philanthropy. City Year has been designated a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator since 2003, putting City Year in the top 1% of non-profits nationwide for accountability, transparency and responsible fiscal management, and placing City Year among the most trustworthy nonprofits in America. City Year’s core values include advancing diversity, social justice for all, and inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. We aspire to become an antiracist organization, to support the holistic growth and development of our AmeriCorps members, and to promote educational equity for all students. We work each day, in partnership with schools and communities, to ensure that people of all identities feel welcome, valued, empowered and engaged. Learn more at www.cityyear.org, City Year’s Facebook page, on Twitter, and LinkedIn.