Community Engagement Director
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
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Community Engagement Jobs
Explore community engagement jobs focused on listening, partnerships, participation, outreach, events and inclusive public involvement.
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Career possibilities
Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Community Engagement Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Partnerships Director
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Community Relations Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Engagement Coordinator
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Public Participation Specialist
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
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What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across nonprofits, foundations, healthcare organizations, schools, associations and civic programs. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with community listening and relationship building
- Experience with partnership strategy and facilitation
- Experience with accessible events and communications
- Experience with engagement measurement and follow-through
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
Post this type of roleView posting optionsRelated strengths
- Community listening and relationship building
- Partnership strategy and facilitation
- Accessible events and communications
- Engagement measurement and follow-through
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Community Engagement Jobs on Foundation List
BreakthroughT1D (formerly known as JDRF)
Sep.
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
Sep.
BreakthroughT1D (formerly known as JDRF)
Sep.
Dunwoody Nature Center
Sep.
BreakthroughT1D (formerly known as JDRF)
Sep.
Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity (ALSO)
Sep.
Coastal Community Foundation
Aug.
Volunteer & Operations Administrator
A Full-time Job
The GreenHouse
Aug.
Development and Grants Director
A Full-time Job
Indiana Blind Children's Foundation
Aug.
Strategic Advisor to the CEO
A Full-time Job
Encore Community Services
Aug.
Programs Assistant_Cedar Evergreen
Part-time
KidWorks Community Development Corporation
Aug.
Director of Education and Engagement
A Full-time Job
Cain Center for the Arts
Aug.
Executive Director
A Full-time Job
Lena Park Community Development Corporation
Aug.
Growth & Community Development Lead
A Full-time Job
Pursuit
Aug.
CEO
A Full-time Job
The Ensemble Theatre
Aug.
Executive Director
Part-time
Kiran Anjali Project
Jul.
President & CEO
A Full-time Job
Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Jul.
Development Coordinator
A Full-time Job
Connections for Children
Jul.
Executive Director
A Full-time Job
Other Minds
Jul.
Social Media & Visual Identity Manager
A Full-time Job
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV
Jul.
Case Manager/CFS Specialist
A Full-time Job
My Brother's Keeper Transitional Housing
Jul.
Executive Director
A Full-time Job
Financial and Estate Literacy
Jul.
Case Manager
A Full-time Job
My Brother's Keeper Transitional Housing
Aug.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for community engagement jobs?
Opportunities may be available with nonprofits, foundations, healthcare organizations, schools, associations and civic programs. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate community engagement jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.