Community Programs & Engagement Lead

The Jones Center; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jones Center in Springdale, AR is seeking a Community Program & Engagement Manager to develop, coordinate, and grow programs, events, and partnerships that connect the Center with the community we serve.

This role focuses on creating meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to engage with the Center while building strong relationships with affiliates, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other partners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a wide variety of people and organizations.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and events simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative, resourceful, and comfortable developing new ideas and turning them into successful programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Comfortable representing the organization in community and professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and hold accountable two Programmers by establishing clear expectations, priorities, deadlines, and performance goals; providing timely feedback; and ensuring consistent follow-through.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Center Affiliates, schools, nonprofits, businesses, municipalities, and other community organizations.
• Identify and develop partnerships that expand the Center’s reach, increase community participation, and create opportunities for collaboration.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee community-focused programs and special events that respond to community interests and needs.
• Manage programs and events from concept through completion, including planning, scheduling, staffing, logistics, communication, registration, execution, and evaluation.
• Proactively maintain clear, timely, and consistent communication and collaboration with Events, Operations, Safety & Security, Guest Services, Membership, Marketing, Development, Facilities, and other departments to ensure effective coordination and successful program execution.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation

Experience in community programming or nonprofit work

Job description

The Jones Center in Springdale, AR is seeking a Community Program & Engagement Manager to develop, coordinate, and grow programs, events, and partnerships that connect the Center with the community we serve.

This role focuses on creating meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to engage with the Center while building strong relationships with affiliates, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other partners.