Community Engagement Manager

Description

Position Summary:

The Community Engagement Manager is a key member of Beyond Housing’s presence and engagement within the local and broader communities. The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for the successful management of Beyond Housing’s comprehensive community engagement initiatives and will be challenged to help grow robust resident and business engagement in the 24:1.

 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the development of community engagement strategies and activities for the 24:1 Community.
• Researching and synthesizing best practices for resident-led volunteers and capacity building initiatives.
• Identifying resident leaders and relaunch community coalitions and/or other resident-led committees.
• Overseeing and guiding community outreach to update the 24:1 Community Vision Plan.
• Managing ongoing engagement of residents to expand community knowledge related to policies, projects, programs, and services.

Documenting implementation data and other community engagement activities.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in community development, community engagement, public administration, project management, or related fields.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Excellent speaking and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM databases.
• Strong interpersonal skills. The Community Engagement Manager must establish meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with group facilitation and balancing multiple agendas for a common goal.
• Ability to commit to a flexible work schedule. The ideal candidate must be available to participate in evening and weekend meetings and events, including resident committee meetings and other community events.
• Knowledgeable about the challenges residents in low-income, majority minority neighborhoods face from long-standing racial exclusion.
• Knowledge specific to the communities within the “24:1” is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion.

Supervisor:

• Chief Transformation Officer

Supervises:

• Occasional supervision to practicum students, Pershing Fellows, seasonal interns, and/or consultants may arise

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary - $55,000
• Full-time salaried position with benefits for a full-time position as determined in the current Beyond Housing Employee Handbook

Salary : $55,000