Community Engagement Manager

Greater Milwaukee Foundation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF) seeks a Community Engagement Manager to design and execute strategies that build and deepen community relationships, strengthen neighborhood partnerships, and support community-driven change through the lens of A Milwaukee for All. You will co-lead engagement plans centering residents and stakeholders.

The role involves coordinating participatory grantmaking with the Community Advisory Council, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to reach GMF's

Responsibilities

• Design and execute strategies to build and deepen community relationships.
• Co-lead development and implementation of an engagement plan centered on residents and stakeholders.
• Coordinate participatory grantmaking with the Community Advisory Council.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments and workgroups to meet engagement goals.

Job description

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF) is how Milwaukee works together. For over a century, we have helped generous people give back to the community. Together with donors and partners throughout the region, the Foundation invests in the potential of people and places, supports community-grown solutions and strives to end the systemic racism that holds our region back. Through the power of transformative philanthropy and social change, we are focused on shaping a future where everyone thrives – a Milwaukee for all.

ABOUT THE POSITION

You can make a difference, as we are seeking a Community Engagement Manager! This newly created position is responsible designing and executing strategies to build and deepen community relationships, strengthen ongoing neighborhood partnerships in sustaining the Foundation’s efforts to support community-driven change through the lens of A Milwaukee for All. This role serves as the face of community outreach and engagement by co-leading the development and implementation of an engagement plan that centers the ideas and leadership of residents and community stakeholders. The incumbent coordinates and facilitates participatory grantmaking processes with the Community Advisory Council and engages with cross functional departments, workgroup and other key stakeholders. The Manager plays a key role in helping GMF reach its community engagement goals.

COMPENSATION

$50,430-$60,510 yearly