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