Community Outreach Manager

Key Responsibilities
Program Development: Design, implement, and manage community outreach goals and programs tailored to J on the Go and PJ Library’s mission.
Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local businesses, and partner organizations. Be an active leader and face of our organization.
Event and Group Development: Plan, organize, and staff community events and outreach initiatives. Includes at least one evening and one Sunday every month. Oversee staff charged with monthly family events. Strategically plan and execute affinity group experiences (parents’ nights out, baby groups, specialty family groups).
Communications: Act as the face of the organization by presenting at public events, engaging in elevated conversations with leaders at all levels in the community, advising on social media and written material, and creating targeted enrollment campaigns.
Data & Reporting: Assess community needs, collect data on program impact, and report on outcomes for grant purposes.
Leadership & Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and supervise Volunteers and Parent Connectors to assist with various outreach and leadership development goals. Oversee and manage cohort of young leaders, refining curriculum and executing on the Board’s goals for leadership development. Foster community and engagement among parent lay leaders.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Education: A Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: 8+ years of experience in community organizing, non-profit outreach, or public relations.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to comfortably speak to large groups and diverse populations.
Adaptability: A high degree of cultural competency, empathy, and comfort traveling locally to meet members of the community.
Organization: Strong project and time management skills.