Program and Community Engagement Manager - Dallas, TX

The Program and Community Engagement Manager plays a crucial role in organizing and facilitating impactful educational sessions aimed at reducing substance-impaired driving offenses. This position is responsible for coordinating VIP (Victim Impact Panel) sessions where victims, survivors, and individuals affected by impaired driving crashes share their personal experiences to foster empathy, awareness, and behavioral change among offenders. These sessions are effectively scheduled, structured, and conducted in accordance with program goals. Support the Area Executive Director with identifying and cultivating community partnerships and fundraising efforts.

This is a remote, work from home position however the selected candidate must reside in the general Dallas area.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Schedule, coordinate and organize the implementation of MADD’s VIP (Victim Impact Panels) designed to support victims, promote MADD’s mission and educate the public regarding drunk driving related issues.
• Recruiting and supporting speakers, managing program logistics, maintaining participant records, and collaborating with community partners, law enforcement, and judicial systems to promote attendance and compliance.
• Establish a network of community members, schools, law enforcement, public officials and other prominent members of the community to maintain & support MADD’s goals.
• Recruit, train and direct volunteers, facilitators and speakers for various programs, panels and events.
• Collect, maintain and report records of all volunteer hours and other planning materials & data for programs and events.
• Provide both on-going risk management and emotional support to maintain a current assessment of victims’ coping and need for further referrals.
• Ensure that MADD follows all regulatory requirements for conducting the event and timely filing or submission of permits/applications/fees.
• Assist with the annual law enforcement recognition awards luncheon.
• Occasionally staff booths at special events, health and safety fairs when volunteers are not available.
• Identify individual donors and businesses/corporations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two to three years experience in organizing and the administration of programs and events, outreach and community networking preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Familiarity with the criminal justice system is a plus.
• Some travel and flexible hours work necessary.
• This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to interact with diverse audiences, and a commitment to preventing future substance-impaired driving incidents through education and advocacy.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills, be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and execute in a high-volume environment.
• Must be able to work on a timetable, be punctual and meet deadlines.
• Must have demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and be familiar with entering data into on-line systems. Should also have basic record keeping and math skills.
• Demonstrated commitment, passion and compassion for the mission of MADD.
• Must be able to develop long and short-term strategies to achieve the vision and communicate appropriately to inspire support and action.

BENEFITS

Eligible within first 30-45 days
Health, Dental, Vision
Retirement 403(b) 3% employer matching
Minimum 3 weeks Vacation
12 Paid Holidays per calendar year
Up to 3 Floating Holidays per calendar year
Paid Sick Time
Modified Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered by Employer
FSA, HRA
Employee Assistance Program

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