Community Engagement Manager

Family Building Blocks; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

HSA/FSA options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Family Building Blocks in Salem, Oregon seeks a Community Engagement Manager to lead community engagement activities, build partnerships, and act as a visible ambassador for the organization. The role focuses on outreach, volunteer and donor cultivation, and collaboration with teams across the Development Department.

The ideal candidate thrives in public speaking, community events, and relationship-building with schools, faith groups, and civic leaders to advance FBB's mission of Keeping

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement or nonprofit development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with businesses and community groups.
• Represent the organization at meetings, events, and presentations.
• Cultivate volunteers and donors into long-term advocates.
• Coordinate community tours and collaborate with the Volunteer Manager.
• Support collection and stewardship of in-kind donations.
• Track outreach activities and engagement outcomes.

Skills

Relationship Building

Public Speaking

Community Outreach

Volunteer Management

Donor Cultivation

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

Events & Volunteer Support

• Assist with recruitment of event Table Captains
• Support recruitment and coordination of Special Events Team volunteers
• Assist with annual events, including Riverfront Family Fest
• Collaborate with the Communications & Events Director and other staff on community engagement opportunities

Communications & Storytelling

• Partner with the Communications & Events Director to provide content for newsletters, social media, the website, and other organizational communications.
• Capture and share stories that demonstrate FBB's impact
• Create promotional materials and outreach resources
• Represent the organization professionally in all community interactions

Collaboration & Strategy

• Work closely with Development, Programs, Communications, and Volunteer teams
• Track outreach activities and community engagement outcomes