Program and Community Engagement Manager (Nashville)

Program and Community Engagement Manager (Nashville)

The Program and Community Engagement Manager will oversee all hunger relief operations, support the implementation of Empowerment Programs, and lead community engagement efforts. This role successfully engages community members, volunteers, and partner organizations to enhance participant experience and meet evolving program needs.

Position Details:

• Full Time, Salary
• Nonprofit -Empowerment Services
• Weekdays and Evenings as needed
• Reports to Director of Programs
• Nashville Office
• On-site required, Travel (0 – 25%)
• Monday-Friday
• $46,500 to $50,000

Responsibilities:

Food Pantry Operations:

• Manage all Inspiritus Food Pantry operations and facility maintenance.
• Implement new strategies for food procurement and distribution.
• Conduct data collection and tracking for pantry operations, volunteers, and donations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB). Train staff and volunteers on SHFB procedures.
• Submit weekly pantry orders and oversee SNAP benefit application processes.
• Coordinate SHFB shopping appointments and delivery schedules.

Volunteer Management:

• Serve as the primary administrator for Inspiritus’s volunteer management platforms (e.g., Hands On Nashville), ensuring accuracy of volunteer postings.
• Manage all volunteer communication, including recruitment, scheduling, and engagement.
• Develop and implement volunteer recruitment and communication strategies.
• Lead volunteer groups during on-site service activities, ensuring groups are trained, supported, and engaged in meaningful service tasks.

Community Engagement:

• Engage with community partners, local organizations, and stakeholders to increase awareness of Inspiritus programs and build collaborative relationships.
• Represent Inspiritus at outreach events, presentations, and community activities to promote empowerment services.
• Support the Youth Thrive Studios Manager as needed.

• Oversee and track in-kind donations, Walmart donations, and community food drives.

Other:

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program goals and organizational needs.

Qualifications:

• Associates or College Degree.
• 2 years of social service experience or program implementation preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to lift 40lbs.
• Must have own transportation and driver’s license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The Program and Community Engagement Manager role detailed in this description is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be requested for the successful completion of this role and may garner some circumstantial duties deemed critical to meeting performance goals.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk and hear. Required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls: and reach with hands and arms. Required to operate a personal vehicle.

Employees frequently lift and or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Inspiritus Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

Inspiritus is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Inspiritus does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Inspiritus complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Inspiritus Department of Human Resources, 731 Peachtree St NE, Suite B Atlanta, GA 30308.

Salary : $46,500 - $50,000