Community Engagement Project Manager: Equity & Dialogue Lead

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire, located in Durham, seeks a Program Manager to support NH Listens and the Center for Engaged Communities. This role designs, supports, and co-leads community engagement projects across New Hampshire and collaborates with NH Listens staff to implement grant-funded initiatives.

It is a highly relational, traveling position focused on equity, engagement, and community development.

Qualifications

• Ability to design, conduct, and evaluate independent research and unique community development projects.
• Significant experience working with large and small groups, facilitating groups and leading group learning and planning.
• Experience working with community-based volunteers.
• Experience authoring and managing grants.
• Proficiency with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, design, schedule, implement, and evaluate short- and long-term community development initiatives to meet objectives.
• Conduct literature reviews and research related to projects.
• Identify and outreach to diverse community and school populations.
• Hire, train and supervise staff needed to implement projects.
• Prepare, publish and disseminate reports and grant proposals on results and conclusions.
• Coordinate activities with field practitioners to develop new methods in the area of specialization.
• Establish contacts with business, school officials, community members and agencies related to the project.
• Develop collaborative approaches and lead multi-identity teams and coalitions.
• Work with NH communities and local leaders in their diversity and complexity.

Job description

The University of New Hampshire, located in Durham, seeks a Program Manager to support NH Listens and the Center for Engaged Communities. This role designs, supports, and co-leads community engagement projects across New Hampshire and collaborates with NH Listens staff to implement grant-funded initiatives.

It is a highly relational, traveling position focused on equity, engagement, and community development.