Director of Development and Engagement

Description

The Director of Development and Engagement (DDE) is responsible for developing a climate of awareness and acceptance for Partnership for Strong Families. The DDE will create and communicate clear, concise and consistent professional messages to community stakeholders, agency staff and network providers. This position oversees media relations, development efforts, social media, and community outreach. The position will coordinate special events and manage various projects that support the organization’s mission and vision.  The DDE will report directly to the Chief of Clinical and Community Services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must understand, support, and promote the organization’s mission, vision and values; and uphold the professionalism, integrity and image of the organization at all times by ensuring compliance with agency’s stated mission in all communications, activities, and efforts.
• Partner with recruitment team to implement recruitment initiatives utilizing social media marketing strategies, digital campaigns, and graphic design.
• Serve as board liaison for the Community and Government Relations Committee and assist with board development initiatives as needed.
• Serve as single point of contact, other than CEO, for all media.
• Provides documentation to the Chief of Clinical and Community Services in matters of hiring and discipline but lacks the ability to engage in tangible employment actions.
• Develop and maintain extensive knowledge about Partnership for Strong Families’ programs and services, including PSF’s prevention initiatives and Resource Center Model.
• Develop written materials and deliver compelling presentations on requested topics to internal and external groups with a high level of skill.
• Design and execute targeted outreach activities, including development efforts and large-scale drives such as Wish Upon a Star, Amazing Give, and Back to School.
• Increase community support in Circuits 3 and 8.
• Oversee staff who is responsible for Children’s Partnership Council coordination as well as staff responsible for outreach, social media, and graphic design.
• Represent the agency on f local and state committees and planning teams.
• Assist with coordination of special events, including community outreach and support, family, and recognition events.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers.
• Oversee the grant development process and identification of new grant or funding opportunities.  Work with appropriate departments involved in writing of grants.
• Displays understanding of, and sensitivity to, service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, human services, event planning or related field; Master’s Degree in the like preferred; and three (3) years of related job experience; proficient in Adobe Design Software or similar, Social Media Platforms, Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate the motor vehicle operated.  Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.  
• Experience working in the non-profit sector, coordinating special events, web design and content management desirable.

Salary : $59,462 - $65,409