Community Engagement

Make a Difference in Someone's Life

At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

You Belong at Monarch

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you'll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

Job Highlights:

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10 years of experience in Ministry, Transitional Ministry, Non-Profit Development, or Community Organizing is highly preferred.

This Opportunity:

Monarch is seeking a self-starting Community Engagement & Partnership Liaison to lead the development of our "Adopt-a-Site" program. The primary goal of this role is to build consistent channels of community support by connecting local civic organizations (Kiwanis, Lions, Junior League) and faith-based networks with Monarch's residential homes for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

The Liaison will serve as a bridge-builder, translating the unique stories, gifts, and needs of our residents into actionable partnership opportunities for community groups. This role involves strategy, relationship management, and hands-on coordination to foster meaningful connections between the community and the people we support.

What You'll Do:

1. Strategic Outreach & Network Building

• Identify and engage local community networks, including ministerial alliances, clergy groups, and civic organizations (e.g., Kiwanis, Lions, Junior League).
• Present the "Adopt-a-Site" proposal to community leaders, effectively telling the story of Monarch's mission and the unique narratives of specific group homes.
• Research geographic areas surrounding specific group homes to locate potential partners within the immediate vicinity.

2. Relationship Facilitation & Onboarding

• Coordinate and host meetings and tours for interested community leaders at residential sites, ensuring staff and residents are available to foster personal connections.
• Work with the Referral Team to manage the "hand-off" of relationships to Site Leadership once a partnership is established.
• Formalize partnerships by developing written "Relationship Descriptions" to help clergy and leaders promote opportunities to their congregations/members.

3. Needs Assessment & Opportunity Matching

• Conduct regular visits to residential homes to build rapport with residents and staff, identifying specific needs (e.g., furniture, landscaping, exterior painting) and social opportunities.
• Collaborate with Site Directors and the Development team to craft "appropriate asks" that align specific program needs with the interests and capabilities of the partner organization.
• Brainstorm and facilitate inclusive community events (e.g., cookouts, dances, holiday gift drives, or special events like a "Love Feast").

4. Retention & Reporting

• Execute a structured follow-up schedule with partners (1-month, 6-month, and 1-year check-ins) to ensure sustained engagement.
• Provide regular reports on activities, observations, and resource identification to leadership.
• Maintain open communication with the Development team regarding potential donors and long-term financial supporters.

5. Sample Partnership Activities

The Liaison will be responsible for encouraging partners to engage in activities such as:

• Service Projects: Landscaping, painting, or fence repair.
• Donations: Furnishing homes (TVs, stands), stocking food pantries, or funding holiday gift bags.
• Social Engagement: Hosting bible studies, choir performances, game nights, or shared meals.

6. Work Environment

• This position requires travel to residential homes and community meetings.
• Flexible schedule (occasional evenings or weekends required to meet with church boards or civic groups)

Education We're Looking For:

High School Diploma (Required)

Certifications We're Looking For:

Drivers License (Valid) - USA

Experience We're Looking For:

Experience in Ministry, Transitional Ministry, Non-Profit Development, or Community Organizing. | 10 Years | Not Required

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (8:00am-5:00pm)

Target Weekly Hours:

40

Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.

Monarch does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch job search or selection process, should contact or call

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch.