Community Engagement Manager

The hiring organization has chosen to publish this listing anonymously to maintain confidentiality during the hiring process. They have provided Idealist with all of their organization’s details and currently meet our posting guidelines.

At this stage of the hiring process, the organization's name will remain confidential. If you are selected for an interview, we will provide more details about the organization and the role. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to the possibility of discussing this opportunity further.

We’re seeking a strategic and sales-minded leader to drive community engagement and lead a team across New York City. As the Community Engagement Manager, you’ll be responsible for expanding our reach, building key partnerships, and ensuring families connect with our life-changing programs. This role requires a motivated, relationship-driven professional who thrives on outreach, can sell our mission, and empowers their team to do the same.

The Community Engagement Manager fosters a positive team culture, supports professional growth, and ensures all engagement efforts align with the organization’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team across New York City.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies to increase program awareness and enrollment.
• Build and maintain high-impact partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and local leaders.
• Train and mentor the team in outreach, relationship-building, and persuasive communication.
• Represent the organization at events, meetings, and public forums drives enthusiasm and trust.
• Analyze data and trends to refine engagement strategies and maximize impact.

Who You Are:

• A natural leader and connector with a proven ability to inspire and mobilize a team.
• Experienced in sales-driven outreach, comfortable pitching programs, and driving enrollment.
• Goal-oriented and strategic in building relationships that lead to measurable impact.
• Adept at coaching and developing team to excel in community engagement.
• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team that mirrors the communities we serve. We embrace and celebrate differences in background, identity, and experience, with a strong dedication to advancing racial equity and social justice. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.

Additionally, we are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants, including those with disabilities. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process. We will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.