Community Engagement Manager

Job Description Community Engagement Manager Family Building Blocks serves children and families throughout Marion and Polk Counties and is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to join our team in Salem, Oregon. Are you passionate about building relationships, inspiring community involvement, and advancing a mission that makes a lasting impact on children and families? Family Building Blocks (FBB) is seeking a dynamic, relationship-focused Community Engagement Manager to serve as a visible ambassador for our organization and help strengthen community support for our programs. This role is ideal for a person who thrives on connecting people to meaningful causes, enjoys public speaking and community outreach, and has a talent for cultivating partnerships, volunteers, and donors. About Family Building Blocks Family Building Blocks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together." Our values reflect the services we provide and the culture we embrace for our staff. We strive for equity and celebrate diversity. We are collaborative and ambitious. We emphasize strengths and assume positive intent. We honor vulnerability and courage. We respect the unique personhood of each child. We believe in the power of a securely attached family. We are family-centered, caring, and supportive. We express gratitude for our community's generosity. We offer optimism and hope. Our Rock Star employees are our greatest asset. In return for their dedication, we offer competitive pay, generous benefits, a supportive workplace culture, opportunities for professional growth, work-life balance, team self-care activities, and a fun environment where people can thrive. What We Offer Starting at $55,328.00 - $58,697.48 annually Additional bilingual English/Spanish differential pay Employer-paid Medical and Dental insurance with buy-up options beginning the first of the month following hire FBB pays 25% of spouse/child/family insurance premiums 401(k) with 4% employer match available on day one Generous Paid Time Off (192 hours annually) Personal leave hours Inclement weather paid time off 10/11 paid holidays Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options $500 employer HSA contribution during the first year of enrollment in a High Deductible Health Plan (prorated by FTE) Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance Optional Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Alternative care benefits including chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and naturopathic services Discounted fitness center and gym memberships Discounted personal cell phone plans Pet insurance options Legal/ID Shield options Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Position Summary The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and direction of Community Engagement activities. This position ensures that the community engagement goals and mission of the Development Department are met through strategic outreach, relationship building, and community partnerships. The Community Engagement Manager motivates and inspires staff, volunteers, Board members, donors, and community members to engage with and support the mission of Family Building Blocks. This role serves as a visible ambassador for FBB, building strong relationships throughout the community and cultivating volunteers, supporters, and community partners into long-term advocates and donors. What You'll Do Community Engagement & Relationship Building Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with businesses, community groups, schools, faith-based organizations, and civic leaders Represent Family Building Blocks at community meetings, speaking engagements, presentations, and outreach events Serve as the lead contact for community drives including Diaper Drive and Hope for the Holidays Cultivate volunteers, supporters, and community contacts into long-term advocates and donors Coordinate community tours and presentations in collaboration with the Volunteer Manager Support the collection and stewardship of in-kind donations benefiting FBB families Qualifications Education & Experience Associate degree preferred in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Community Development, or a related field Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered Three to five years of experience in community engagement, nonprofit development, fundraising, volunteer management, public relations, marketing, or related fields Experience developing community partnerships and coordinating outreach initiatives Nonprofit experience preferred For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://familybuildingblocks.applicantpro.com/jobs/4181645-819983.html