Description

State of Idaho

Idaho Public Television

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

About us:

Idaho Public Television is a PBS member station and Idaho’s only statewide educational broadcast network. We are a state agency under the Idaho State Board of Education. Our nonprofit arm, The Friends of Idaho Public Television, Inc., provides private support for our content and educational content efforts and allows us to produce award-winning long form documentaries, quality public affairs journalism, podcasts, and educational events. We harness the power of public media to encourage lifelong learning, connect our communities, and enrich the lives of all Idahoans. We Tell Idaho’s Stories. Please include contact information for the applicant for your agency, this could be an email and/or phone number.

Summary:

The Community Engagement Manager for Idaho Public Television plays a crucial role in building and strengthening our organization's connections and charitable giving relationships with the people, organizations, and businesses in the communities we serve. This role will help increase IdahoPTV’s visibility in the community, creating points of connection around PBS programming, IdahoPTV local productions and educational services, and building relationships that result in positive charitable support for IdahoPTV’s mission. The Community Engagement Manager reports to the Director of Charitable Giving and is a key team player with the Business Development Director, Major Giving Director, the Annual Giving Director, executive leadership team and will assist other departments as it pertains to community engagement needs.

Responsibilities:

• The Community Engagement Manager will perform as a project manager for Idaho Public Television and will play a crucial role in creating, convening, and tracking deep levels of engagement with current as well as new viewers and donors.
• The person in this role builds partnerships around the state that align with IdahoPTV’s mission, convening meaningful conversations and helping expand as well as deepen relationships with audiences and supporters.
• This person plays a vital role in building donor (charitable) support for the mission and fostering a sense of belonging and ownership within diverse the communities served by Idaho Public Television.
• This person also acts as a liaison for departments needing assistance with engagement opportunities while at the same time adhering to goals for the position.
• The Community Engagement Managers’ responsibilities require a person with the desire and ability to establish a strong network of diverse community partners collectively engaged in positive community impact.
• A creative and collaborative individual with strong project management skills, a keen eye for detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, fundraising and event planning experience, and the ability to track and analyze metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement will be successful in this role.
• The ideal candidate for Community Engagement Manager for Idaho Public Television should be a passionate advocate for public media, be comfortable requesting charitable support, and have a deep desire to not only better understand the local community's needs and interests, but also seek solutions for increased participation, communication, and collaboration.

Example of duties:

Community Connection: (25%)

Develop and implement strategies to connect with current as well as new viewers and donors, fostering a sense of community and engagement. Build relationships with key community stakeholders, corporate partners, donors, and viewers to enhance partnerships, collaboration, and support. Act as a convener, bringing together diverse community members, donors, and stakeholders to discuss relevant topics and foster community dialogue. Identify opportunities for roundtable discussions, forums, and other engagement initiatives related to the station’s programming and fundraising strategic objectives. Assist other departments that are in need of community engagement support.

Creative Collaboration: (25%)

Collaborate with internal teams including content producers, marketing, business development, donor relations, philanthropy, and Education outreach to ensure alignment with organizational goals and staff capacity. Bring creative and innovative ideas to enhance community engagement, strategic priorities, support fundraising efforts and project needs of other departments.

Project management: (25%)

Utilize project management skills to ensure the successful planning and execution of community engagement events and initiatives that align with IdahoPTV’s mission, values, and strategic priorities. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful event coordination that fosters community dialogue, engagement, and support. Demonstrate an understanding of Idaho's diverse communities and tailor engagement strategies accordingly.

Fundraising and Metric Tracking: (20%)

Meet individual fundraising goals and support the goals of other team members by leveraging community engagement strategies and initiatives. Design and implement metrics to track the success of community engagement efforts, fundraising initiatives, and overall impact. Track and analyze data to assess the impact of community engagement efforts and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Other duties as assigned: (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (communications, public relations, marketing, or a related discipline).
• Demonstrated success in progressively responsible roles within community engagement, public media, or nonprofit sectors.
• Proven ability to design, plan, and execute successful events that align with the organization's mission, engage the community, and contribute to fundraising goals.
• A successful track record in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, meeting or exceeding financial targets, and effectively leveraging community engagement for fundraising initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, work collaboratively with internal departments, external partners, and community stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful, forward-thinking strategies that align with organizational goals and mission.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track, measure, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of engagement initiatives and make data-driven decisions for improvement.
• Knowledge of the diverse communities served, with an ability to navigate and respect cultural nuances, ensuring that engagement efforts are inclusive and culturally competent.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and able to work in a dynamic, creative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization effectively in public forums. Ability to travel and work remotely as needed.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience working with public media or nonprofit boards.
• Familiarity with media production processes and understanding of the evolving public media landscape.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies, platforms, and performance metrics.
• Bilingual in Spanish both verbal and written.
• A candidate for this position must have knowledge of the diverse communities served, with an ability to navigate and respect cultural nuances, ensuring that engagement efforts are inclusive and culturally competent.
• Demonstrated success in progressively responsible roles within community engagement, public media, or nonprofit sectors including the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, work collaboratively with internal departments, external partners, and community stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing successful, forward-thinking strategies that align with organizational goals and mission.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track, measure, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of engagement initiatives and make data-driven decisions for improvement.
• Proven ability to design, plan, and execute successful events that align with the organization's mission, engage the community, and contribute to fundraising goals.
• A successful track record in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, meeting or exceeding financial targets, and effectively leveraging community engagement for fundraising initiatives.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information).

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Agency Contact:

Thank you for your interest in employment with Idaho Public Television! If you have questions about this position, please contact us at michelle.curry@idahoptv.org.