Community Development Manager

One of the most important factors in Feonix’s success is the ability to understand and support the unique characteristics of each community. The Feonix Community Development Manager (CDM) serves as the “bridge” between Feonix team members, program sponsors, and the local community and is responsible for successful program implementation and sustainability.

The CDM will also play a major part in the technology implementation into the community, recruit and onboard new transportation providers, support the Mobility Leadership Circle in Southeast Michigan, recruit volunteers and corporate partners, manage the resources of the program, and make strategic decisions about the growth and direction of the Transportation Assistance Hub.

The CDM reports to the Director of Community Development and works closely with other Community Development Managers, the Operations Manager, and Community Operations Support Center team. The CDM is also responsible for supervising Mobility Navigator positions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support adoption of the Feonix Transportation Assistance Hub (TAH) and Initiatives in assigned service area, including outreach to local organizations
• Ensure that project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Complete required reporting for funding opportunities
• Communicate with sponsors about project status and results.
• Report on TAH metrics
• Participate in community events by presenting about the program, setting up a booth about Feonix, or attending an event on behalf of Feonix.
• Facilitate the “Mobility Leadership Circle”
• Lead Task Forces, such as the Sustainability Taskforce or Rider Advisory Council
• Take a lead role in fundraising, in conjunction with Feonix Development Team
• Under the strategic direction and support of the Feonix Development staff, source funding opportunities (grants, corporate sponsors, major gift donors, individual campaigns, events) to financially support the continued operation of the Transportation Assistance Hub
• Complete grant applications and proposals for local funding opportunities.
• Take an active role in maintaining the Feonix CRM
• Manage donor communications for local donors
• Assist with Communications material, such as social media posts and blog posts by providing stories and content from your service area
• Assist in testing the technology at an individual level and as part of user testing sessions
• Oversee local university interns who are supporting outreach and training efforts (where applicable).
• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteer drivers with direction and support from the Volunteer Manager (where applicable)
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Must be able to work evening and weekends, as needed
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time (includes local and long-distance travel)

Requirements and Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3-4 years’ experience in Leadership and Fund Development or equivalent experience and/or education
• Must have lived in the community for 5 years

Competencies & Skills:

• Knowledge of local community resources and leaders.
• Ability to connect and communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Good public speaking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, contribute to team goals, and support a positive work environment.
• Proactive approach to tasks, identifying opportunities to contribute beyond assigned duties.
• Capacity to think outside the box, developing fresh ideas and approaches to challenges Dependable and consistently meet deadlines, demonstrating accountability and responsibility.
• Adaptable to changing circumstances, open to new ideas, able to pivot in dynamic situations.
• Skilled in delivering presentations and speaking effectively to audiences of varied sizes, conveying ideas clearly and confidently.
• Strong ability to develop, foster, and maintain professional relationships, enhancing collaboration and trust within teams and with external partners.
• Capable of working autonomously, managing tasks and making decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills by addressing challenges and thinking quickly to find effective solutions.
• Ability to learn new technology, able to adapt to evolving digital tools and platforms.
• Strong technology skills- CRM experience (Salesforce, strongly preferred), data manipulation in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Candidates with Arabic language skills are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $60,000