Community Engagement Manager

The Community Engagement Manager is a full-time position that plays a key role in advancing the work of Early Learning Multnomah (ELM), one of Oregon’s 16 regional Early Learning Hubs, with United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW) serving as the backbone organization. Reporting to the ELM Hub Director, this position coordinates and participates in community engagement efforts that strengthen relationships, elevate family and community voice, and advance equitable outcomes for young children and families in Multnomah County.

The Community Engagement Manager works closely with community-based organizations, early learning and preschool providers, parents and caregivers, governance council members, and other community partners to build trust and alignment across the local early learning system. This role is responsible for identifying, coordinating, and participating in community events; co-creating events and outreach opportunities with partners and the Hub; gathering feedback on programs and priorities; and supporting the overall work of the Hub through responsive, relationship-based engagement, at the direction of the Hub Director and alongside the ELM Hub team.

The ideal candidate is a skilled relationship-builder and communicator who values collaboration, cultural humility, and equity-centered practice. They are organized, proactive, and comfortable working in dynamic community spaces, balancing multiple projects and priorities with reliability, professionalism, and care. Evening or weekend hours will be required occasionally to support community meetings and events.

This is a grant-funded position.

Key Accountabilities

Community Engagement & Outreach (35%)

• In coordination with the Hub Director and Hub team, build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with early learning and preschool providers, community-based organizations, parent leaders, Governance Council members and organizations
• Serve as a visible, reliable representative of the Hub at community events, family activities, partner meetings, and outreach opportunities—sharing information about ELM priorities and listening to community feedback
• Track and identify community events, partner opportunities, and potential collaborations for the Hub team to participate in and attend
• Represent the Hub with professionalism, cultural humility, and an equity-centered approach in all community-facing interactions.

• Attend, support, and help staff Hub-led and partner-led events to remain knowledgeable and connected to community priorities, programming, and Hub initiatives
• Help to plan and implement Hub programs, events, and family-centered engagement opportunities
• Collect and share feedback from parents, providers, and partners to inform Hub strategies, improve outreach, and strengthen community accountability
• Help to promote and conduct outreach for events, including sharing opportunities with partners, families, and community networks when appropriate

• Provide logistical and administrative support for Governance Council, Parent Accountability Council and other Hub community convenings, including scheduling, materials preparation, space/virtual setup, and food coordination
• Attend all Governance and Parent Council meetings to take accurate, timely notes and maintain organized, compliant documentation consistent with state and organizational requirements
• Ensure agendas, minutes, public notices, and governance records are posted in alignment with DELC and UWCW rules, timelines, and transparency expectations

• Work closely with Hub staff, UWCW colleagues, and cross-departmental teams to support consistent communication, event coordination, and shared learning
• Participate in internal meetings, planning sessions, trainings, and team engagements to stay connected to broader organizational strategies and community impact goals
• Support internal storytelling by sharing community insights, event highlights, and partner updates that contribute to the Hub’s and UWCW’s mission-level outcomes
• Model UWCW’s core values—equity, integrity, collaboration, and accountability—in all interactions; contribute to a positive, inclusive, and relational team culture.

• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and community-centered practice
• Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with diverse families, providers, and community partners
• Cultural humility and comfort engaging across languages, cultures, and lived experiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the Hub professionally in community settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear documentation and note-taking.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills
• Experience coordinating or supporting community events, meetings, or convenings
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance with organizational and state requirements
• Proficiency with standard office and virtual communication tools (e.g., email, shared drives, Microsoft Office, Zoom).
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to attend community events and meetings
• Ability to travel within Multnomah County for outreach, events, and partner engagement

Supervisory Direction Received:

• This position works closely with and under direction of the ELM Hub Director

Working Relationships:

• ELM Hub team, Impact Team, UWCW Staff

Supervises:

• No direct reports

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications listed. We value diverse skills and experiences, so we invite you to apply if you believe you can succeed in this role.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant community-based experience.
• Five years of experience in community engagement, family-facing work, early learning, community-based organizations, social services, or another related field.
• Experience coordinating or supporting community events, outreach activities, or multi-stakeholder meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort learning new digital tools and platforms.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends to support community meetings and events.
• Ability to travel within Multnomah County for events, partner meetings, and outreach activities.

• Work is primarily performed indoors, within an open office setting with a moderate noise level and occasional exposure to scents.
• Work is conducted in a hybrid office setting, with frequent community events that require in-person attendance that may be in the evenings or on the weekends.
• Frequently required to sit at computer in a stationery position.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as copy machine, printer, and phone

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

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