Community Engagement Manager

POSITION TITLE: Community Engagement Manager

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Engagement Manager (CEM) plays a dynamic role on the Freekind team, 

serving as the primary point of contact for volunteers, faith community partners, businesses 

and civic organizations. The CEM is responsible for recruiting and engaging new partners who 

share a passion for the mission of Freekind, managing speaking requests and managing our 

two annual signature events. This position works closely with the other program leads & the 

marketing manager and oversees key volunteer roles. The CEM reports directly to the 

Executive Director.

 Duties

• Business Outreach: In concert with the Executive Director, strategically identify new 

potential corporate partners and maintain relationships with existing business partners, 

through networking events and individual meetings.

• Church Engagement: Strengthen existing church partnerships and strategically identify 

new potential partners within the faith community to support the mission of Freekind.

• Volunteer Engagement: Recruit, onboard and engage volunteers to further the mission 

of Freekind through ongoing support, short-term projects and events.

• Speaking/Tabling Request Management: Using our project management system, 

manage requests for awareness presentations, specialized training and tabling events.

• Event Planning & Management: Serve as the lead and primary point of contact for 

planning and implementing our two annual events, spring 5K and fall gala.

 Required Skills

• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with 

diverse community members, partners, donors, volunteers, and organizational 

stakeholders. 

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively 

across diverse populations and foster inclusive, equitable community participation.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public 

speaking, presentation development, and facilitation of meetings, workshops, and 

community events.

• Professionalism: Ability to maintain grace under pressure and maintain appropriate 

work/personal boundaries.

• Critical Thinking: Sound decision-making, critical thinking, and a solution mindset; 

ability to collect, analyze, and report engagement metrics to evaluate program 

effectiveness and support continuous improvement.

• Project Management: Strong project management and organizational skills with the 

ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously; experience planning, 

coordinating, and executing successful community outreach initiatives/events

• Adaptability: Demonstrated flexibility to work in a dynamic environment and a 

willingness to work outside of "normal" hours as required.

• Technology Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Neon customer relationship 

management (CRM) system, project management platform (Asana) and event 

management systems (OneCause, RunSignUp)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Community 

Development, Marketing, or similar (equivalent professional experience will be 

considered).

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement, stakeholder 

relations, nonprofit programming, outreach, volunteer management, or a related role.

• Mission Alignment: Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of Freekind and a 

passion for community impact.

• Licensure & Travel: Must possess a valid driver’s license, insurance, and a safe driving 

record.

• Background Clearances: Successful completion of a criminal background check and a 

trauma & resiliency assessment is required

Benefits: A fixed monthly mileage stipend to support weekly community engagement; health 

insurance covered at 50% and vision & dental covered at 100% (employee only), generous paid 

holidays and paid leave, paid professional development.

Salary Range: $44,000-$50,000