Community Engagement Coordinator

Summary

Patrick Henry’s Red Hill (Brookneal, VA), a 501-(c)(3),  is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to enthusiastically engage the public in events and programs at historic Red Hill and about Quarter Place through in-person relationship-building and highly-personalized communications. At Red Hill, every staff member is a Visitor Center partner, and everyone has a part in development.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage an engagement strategy plan to promote new and expanded programs, with an emphasis on reaching underrepresented communities, particularly local African Americans.
• Build and strengthen positive relationships with local businesses, community members, church leaders, congregations, schools, and other non-profit and historical sites through in-person meetings and conducting customized tours of Red Hill.
• Maintain a deep awareness of Foundation activities and initiatives, community affairs, and current events to share with the public.
• Study and become well-versed in the complete history of Red Hill.
• Collaborate with staff in developing and implementing inclusive virtual and in-person programs and material that advance the Foundation’s mission of education and preservation.
• Work closely with researchers and archaeologists to share discoveries with visitors and the community at large regarding Red Hill and the Quarter Place. 
• Collaborate with staff on special projects and events through the planning process, execution, and reporting.
• Provide timely updates regarding progress in community engagement and development relating to set outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree in History, Business, Project Management, Public Relations, Education, Communications, Behavioral Science, or a similar program.
• Experience in and commitment to community engagement, outreach and inclusion.
• Comfortable with engaging individuals and groups with in-person, face-to-face meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably communicate with audiences of varying demographics over varying platforms.
• Organizational and program management skills gained through experience or in education.  
• Strong desire to learn and appreciate the complete history of Red Hill and all who lived and labored at the site over time.
• Self-motivator with the ability to set high expectations and successfully meet deadlines.
• Strong, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to adapt to new environments and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability and desire to represent the Foundation with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Self-confident and ability to attend off-site events as the sole representative of Red Hill.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to lift 20 pounds. 
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a museum or a non-profit environment.
• Experience working in a community engagement/outreach role or capacity.

Salary & Benefits

• $40,000 base salary with health insurance premiums paid by employer and retirement plan match.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• On-site housing is available for relocation.
• Professional Development opportunities.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to info@redhill.org. Open until filled. For questions, please email Caitlin Olsen, Director of Education & Donor Systems (caitlin@redhill.org).