Corporate Engagement Manager

About Us

Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay. We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit serving families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a commitment to making a significant difference.

About the Role

The Corporate Engagement Manager is responsible for the corporate partner experience across volunteer engagement and collection drive donations. This role connects companies with meaningful, mission-aligned opportunities, maintains accurate engagement records, and identifies pathways toward deeper partnership with Metropolitan Ministries. The position serves as a key relationship manager for corporate engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Volunteer & Drives Management
  • Manage corporate volunteer groups, collection drives, and employee engagement opportunities.
  • Recruit, coordinate, and steward corporate partners through volunteer and drive experiences.
  • Facilitate orientations, tours, presentations, and mission engagement activities.
  • Support holiday initiatives, special events, and priority corporate campaigns.
  • Maintain accurate partner records, communications, and engagement plans.
• Partner Experience & Stewardship
  • Serve as a key relationship manager for corporate partners.
  • Develop customized engagement opportunities aligned with partner interests and community impact goals.
  • Coordinate stewardship, recognition, impact reporting, and follow-up activities.
  • Grow participation into deeper, long-term partnerships.
• Culture, Ethics & Organizational Support
  • Represent Metropolitan Ministries' mission, values, and commitment to exceptional partner service.
  • Collaborate across departments to achieve engagement, fundraising, and organizational goals.
  • Adhere to ethical fundraising standards, organizational policies, and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Support departmental KPIs, special events, holiday operations, and other organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Two or more years of experience in corporate engagement, volunteer management, customer service, hospitality, fundraising, community engagement, or related fields.
  • Experience managing multiple projects, stakeholder relationships, and event or engagement activities.
  • Experience with CRM and volunteer management systems preferred (Virtuous and VolunteerHub a plus).
• Skills
  • Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn organizational systems and databases.
  • Self-motivated team player with sound judgment, professionalism, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to facilitate group orientations, presentations, and engagement experiences.
  • Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Metropolitan Ministries.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations while maintaining dignity, confidentiality, and respect.
  • Understanding of the challenges facing individuals and families experiencing poverty and homelessness preferred.
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to travel locally, work on-site, and support events in various indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and remain active throughout volunteer and event activities.
• Other
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and increased hours during the holiday season.
  • Must pass applicable pre-employment screening and demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must meet all employment eligibility, screening, training, and organizational policy requirements.

Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 - $52,000
• Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, with family coverage available for purchase.
• Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
• PTO offered to full-time and part-time employees: 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
• $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career development.
• Discounted membership at the YMCA.