Community Engagement Manager, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

Wnylrc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading library seeks a Community Engagement Manager to enhance public programs and foster community partnerships in Buffalo. The ideal candidate will possess strong grant writing skills and extensive experience in community engagement strategies, ensuring the library meets local residents' needs. This role involves program planning, networking with organizations, and representing the library in various settings, contributing to the development of the Community Engagement Plan.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience developing community programs or fundraising.
• Grant writing experience at national/international level.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains community partnerships for public programs.
• Writes grants and media releases promoting community activities.
• Identifies funding opportunities to support library initiatives.

Skills

Community engagement

Grant writing

Program planning

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Community Engagement Manager, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

Job Location:

Buffalo, NY

Salary Range or Hourly Rate:

$30.00 per hour

Job Location:

Buffalo, NY

Salary Range or Hourly Rate:

$30.00 per hour

Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A) Bachelor’s Degree with five (5) years of professional experience in developing community programs or fundraising-related field in a non-profit or business setting, including or supplemented by three (3) years grant writing at a national and/or international level; or

B) Master’s Degree with four (4) years of experience in developing community programs or fundraising-related field in a non-profit or business setting, including or supplemented by two (2) years grant writing at a national and/or international level.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced community engagement practitioner with knowledge of strategies and techniques needed to develop, implement, and maintain community partners in an effort to plan and execute public programs/events/activities that enrich the lives of local residents;
• Demonstrated ability to write grants, media releases, public service announcements that promote community activities.

SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES (illustrative only):

• Library liaison to local and regional cultural, social, and educational organizations for the purpose of building a network of resources available through the Library;
• Plans or assists in planning public programs in partnership with external organizations;
• Identifies potential funding opportunities on the local, state, and national levels to support library initiatives and lifelong learning;
• Represents the Library on committee and working groups;
• Provides input into creation of the Library’s Community Engagement Plan.

Job URL

https://www.buffalolib.org/employment/job-postings

Posting Start Date:

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Posting End Date:

Monday, August 11, 2025

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