What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Manager position at CEDARS Youth Services?
Community Engagement Manager
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, human services, or a related field.
- Strong public speaking skills and communication skills (via phone, email, and in-person).
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned tasks.
- Excellent computer skills; proficient or advanced skill in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), online calendars, cloud system and virtual meeting platforms.
- Strong commitment to the mission and goals of CEDARS.
- Team player who enjoys collaborating and strategizing with other team members.
- Ability to represent CEDARS in a positive and professional manner and corporations within the community.
Reports To: Associate Director
Classification: Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:00PM
About CEDARS
At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.
Job Summary
The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the organization’s volunteer and intern services, representing the organization at speaking engagements, collaborating with community partners, managing in- kind donations, and assist with other general duties within Human Resources as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement recruiting, interviewing, and placement of prospective volunteers and interns for available positions.
- Coordinate and facilitate the orientation and training process for all new volunteers and interns.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of volunteers and interns.
- Coordinate or assist with agency volunteer activities, if applicable.
- Collaborate with other professionals and corporations within the community solidifying long-term volunteer relationships. This includes having positive relationships with local educational institutions.
- Maintain volunteer and intern files and accurate record-keeping as well as keep current on changes in background checks required for the safety of all CEDARS clients.
- Work with current volunteers/interns on potential employment opportunities when feasible. Identifies, recruits, trains, and manages high impact volunteers for the purpose of growing awareness and revenue.
- Attend recruitment activities such as job fairs and represent CEDARS Youth Services at other community functions.
- Manage in-kind donation process through to meet specifically identified program needs.
- Represent CEDARS in public presentations for the purpose of growing awareness and revenue.
- Collaborate with community partners to support the programmatic and financial interest of CEDARS programs.
As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
- medical, dental, and vision coverages
- flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
- personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
- retirement plan with 5% company match
- life & long-term disability insurance
- employee assistance program
- wellness and engagement program
- early childhood childcare discount
- mileage reimbursement
- extensive training and professional development opportunities
