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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Reporting to the Vice President of Community Impact, the Community Engagement Manager will play a key role in fostering and maintaining strong relationships between SCVF and its diverse community of stakeholders. This role will effectively engage local volunteers, organizations, and other community partners in local and regional initiatives, develop operating guidelines and processes for the Affiliate program, and support and engage volunteers in community impact efforts. 

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Roles and Responsibilities

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1. Principal Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with community leaders and key volunteers throughout the SCVF region, with a focus on communities served by an SCVF affiliate. 

• Foster collaboration between SCVF staff, board, affiliate volunteers and external partners to share knowledge, leverage resources and maximize impact.

• Represent the SCVF at community convenings, events, and collaborations throughout the region.  

• Work with affiliate volunteers to develop a unified set of affiliate operating guidelines, principles, and procedures that align affiliate activities with SCVF’s strategic plan. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for affiliate volunteers, attending affiliate meetings and providing ongoing follow-up, support and counsel. 

• Coordinate and facilitate regular two-way communication between affiliates and the SCVF.

• Facilitate affiliate participation in foundation-wide initiatives, including asset development, grantmaking, outreach events, and learning opportunities.

• Provide orientation, training, resources and technical assistance to affiliate volunteers.

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Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, social sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of five years of experience in community engagement, nonprofit management, or a related field. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Strategic thinker with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in delivering presentations, leading meetings, and writing reports.

• Demonstrated initiative, drive, and a track record of getting things done.

• Passion for community engagement and making a positive impact in the region; experience in and/or knowledge of the SCVF region a plus. 

• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

• Fluency with Microsoft Office suite of products, specifically as well as an aptitude for learning and understanding organization-specific software. Foundant experience a plus.

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Other Requirements

• Must be able to sustain prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds

• Must be able to occasionally participate in evening and weekend events

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

 

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary for this exempt position $68-$74K DOQ. This position could be 0.8 FTE (with a pro-rated salary and still benefit-eligible), if desired by the candidate. We offer a competitive benefit package, including medical and dental insurance, a 403B retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 5%, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, generous paid time off and a flexible work schedule. While a hybrid work environment (up to 50% remote work) is a benefit of the position, the applicant will be expected to either reside within commuting distance of the St. Croix Valley or to relocate within three months of hiring.

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Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted through Friday, February 28, 2025. Please submit a cover letter and resume to apilgrim@scvfoundation.org. Only applications submitted by email will be considered.​