Program Manager I – Community Engagement

Jobtailor; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a dedicated Community Engagement professional to lead design, implementation, and evaluation of engagement programs. The role focuses on fostering inclusive partnerships with diverse stakeholders and communities.

You will drive strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and measure impact to improve program reach and outcomes. A Bachelor’s degree and several years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Required Experience: 6 years
• Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage centerwide and study activities and programming independently under supervision.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, trainees, and community members across disciplines.
• Provide direction and guidance to the study team to achieve program goals.
• Develop and manage strategies strengthening organization-community relationships.
• Design and evaluate community engagement programs, events, and initiatives to raise awareness and participation.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, partner organizations, local businesses, community advisory boards, and government agencies.
• Represent the organization at events, meetings, and forums to boost visibility and partnerships.
• Develop communication strategies to inform stakeholders about programs and outcomes.

Skills

Community Engagement

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Relationship Building

Cultural Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

• Work independently, under the direction of the Center Director or his/her designee to manage centerwide and/or study specific activities and programing.


• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and other trainees, and community members with various roles across different disciplines.


• Provide direction and guidance to the study team(s) to facilitate the achievement of the program’s goals.


• Develop, implement, and manage strategies that strengthen relationships between the organization and the communities it serves.


• Design, implement, and evaluate community engagement programs, events, and initiatives that promote awareness and participation.


• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, partner organizations, local businesses, community advisory boards, and government agencies.


• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and forums to enhance visibility and strengthen partnerships.


• Develop communication strategies to engage stakeholders and keep them informed about programs and outcomes.

Requirements

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.


• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree


• Minimum Required Experience: 6 years


• Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in community engagement program design, implementation, and evaluation, while effectively managing relationships with diverse stakeholders. Possesses strong project management skills and cultural awareness to enhance organizational visibility and partnerships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Community Engagement Program Design


• Project Management


• Stakeholder Communication Strategies


• Relationship Building


• Cultural Awareness

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Leadership


• Guidance


• Independence

Industry Keywords

• Community Advisory Boards


• Local Businesses


• Government Agencies


• Community Events


• Program Evaluation