Director of Community Engagement

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED: Yes Anna’s House Foundation, a Faith Based Organization

Reporting directly to the Executive Director in support of our mission of providing safe, stable immediate homes to children in Oklahoma state custody, The Anna’s House Foundations Director of Community Engagement will oversee community engagement efforts including the supervision of the Communications Team. This position is responsible for building immediate and long-term relationships while maintaining a strong presence in the community by engaging with city officials, churches, schools, and businesses, and creating opportunities for each entity to serve in their area of passion and interest. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and provide leadership to the Development Coordinator and Foster Parent Recruiter/Trainer positions to ensure effective coordination and achievement of departmental objectives;
• Collaborate and assist Executive Director to plan, organize, and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to secure necessary resources for our programs, including but not limited to the annual gala, skeet shoot, and EOY campaign;
• Recruit, manage and support the Young Professional (YP) Board, encouraging their engagement and support for our mission;
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring their continued support through regular communication and appreciation efforts;
• Represent Anna’s House Foundation at various community and fundraising events, sharing our story and mission to inspire support;
• Responsible for developing and distributing press releases, managing media outreach, and supporting the organization’s public relations efforts;
• Oversee all electronic communications, including content creation through photography, videography, and written content, ensuring a consistent and compelling message;
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, providing them with meaningful opportunities to contribute to our mission;
• In collaboration with the Development Coordinator, maintain and update the organization’s website and social media platforms, ensuring they are current, engaging, and aligned with our branding and messaging;
• Plan foster family events including but not limited to holiday parties, support group nights, and parents night out events;
• Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) committee meetings, ensuring all Council On Accreditation (COA) policies and procedures are being implemented across Communications Department;
• Maintain 8:30am – 5pm in-office hours; notify supervisor when flex time is necessary. Flexibility to represent the organization at occasional evening and weekend events, including speaking engagements and outreach opportunities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Proficiency in digital marketing, including social media management and e-newsletters.
• Fundraising experience including event planning and donor relations.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience, including oversight of staff, interns, or volunteers.
• Energetic, articulate and self-assured, and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with persons of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity toward difference. 

PREFERRED ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Skilled at working in a team and place organizational success above personal success;
• Two years of proven experience in community engagement, volunteer / nonprofit management, or a related role;
• Basic understanding of photography and videography for storytelling purposes;
• Skilled at working well independently and within continuously evolving teams and other organizations.