Job Description
Job Description:
- JOB TITLE: Community Engagement Manager (CEM).
- DEPARTMENT: Office of Philanthropy.
- REPORTS TO: Philanthropy Director.
- HOURLY PAY: $19.23 an hour(plus benefits after the first 90-days).
- JOB TYPE: Full-time.
- LOCATION: Bradenton/Manatee Regions
ABOUT LOVELAND:
Established in 1962, Loveland Center is a nonprofit that provides vital life skills development programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) spanning Manatee to Charlotte County. Through its programming, participants are able to realize their full potential and build the necessary skills to live their lives to the fullest. Loveland’s office of philanthropy educates and advocates throughout the community to build towards a more equitable and inclusive society for all.
SUMMARY:
The Community Engagement Manager is an important member of the advocacy and engagement team that builds and stewards strong relationships with our donors, community figures, partner nonprofits, constituents, volunteers, and other stakeholders; oversees Loveland events within their region; and helps build pathways for inclusion and opportunity for individuals with disabilities and the Loveland mission within our community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred; 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.
- DonorPerfect experience ideal/able to learn DonorPerfect, auction software and Constant Contact within 60 days.
- Graphic design experience a plus.
- Must have a driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
COMPETENCIES:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to conduct oneself in a calm and professional demeanor when interacting with the public and /or with difficult situations.
- Ability to problem solve and must be able to work independently and in team environments.
- Enthusiastic, professional, positive, motivating, inspiring, mission driven personality.
- Effective time management skills.
- Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills.
- Detail oriented, while remaining organized and capable of prioritizing accordingly.
- Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and integrity.
- Proficient in basic computer applications, such as word processing, database software, internet, and social media platforms.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Engagement:
- Serve as an ambassador for Loveland’s mission and advocate for individuals with I/DD in an effort to bring visibility to disability.
- Attend and participate in chamber events, committees, social gatherings, and community functions, within designated region, to strengthen Loveland’s brand, while raising awareness about people with I/DD.
- Schedule and conduct public speaking engagements to area family or school groups, civic clubs, and faith-based groups to raise awareness about Loveland, its programs, and champion advocacy efforts.
- Foster relationships with donors, community stakeholders, sponsors, and prospects by email, phone, and in-person as necessary clearly and accurately.
- Maintain positive relationships when cultivating and working with current and prospective donors.
- Investigate, research, and pursue partnerships and strategic alliances that will extend Loveland’s local, national, and global brand and increase avenues of support.
- Work with Philanthropy Coordinator to prepare customized marketing packets for community events and donor meetings.
- Curate content for marketing and public relations purposes from the program and its participants within the assigned region for social media, monthly newsletter, podcast, blogs, and press releases.
- Input accurate and consistent information into the database to track meetings, correspondence, and gifts.
Special Events:
- Serve as lead on one annual major event within the region by coordinating logistics (contracts, permits, seating chart, auction basket procurement, event setup, scheduling, marketing/print needs, etc.), attracting sponsors and event attendees, promoting the event, recruiting volunteers, and working to meet outlined event fiduciary goals.
- Coordinate minor, third-party, and community awareness events and provide event- related support to all Loveland events as assigned.
- Maintain an accurate record of event-related income (sponsorships, attendees, in-kind gifts) and event-related expenses.
- Produce event-related status reports to Philanthropy Coordinator as requested. Agency-Wide.
- Fully adhere to Loveland Center’s Manual Unifying Values and Code of Ethics.
- Embrace and support the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensure that they are reflected in all aspects of their work.
- Promote a supportive environment by performing job in a positive and respectful manner.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with peers and staff from other departments to work towards achieving agency goals.
- Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the job that may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that would normally be met by a Community Engagement Manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Community Engagement Manager is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; may be required to lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a Community Engagement Manager would encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, a Community Engagement Manager is subject to both indoor and outdoor conditions and subject to low to moderate noise levels with periodic disruptions in routine. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. The community engagement manager may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the philanthropy coordinator and/or president/ceo. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.
This Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract and may be changed as the business needs of Loveland Center, Inc. arise.
Job Type: Full-time.
Hourly Rate: $19.23
Benefits: - Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Vision insurance.
Job Tags
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