Statewide Community Engagement Lead

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

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire is seeking a Program Manager to support NH Listens and the Center for Engaged Communities in designing, supporting, and co-leading community engagement projects across New Hampshire. The role is highly relational and involves travel and collaboration with staff, partners, and local leaders.

You will develop, implement, and evaluate grant-funded initiatives, supervise students, coordinate with faculty, and provide coaching on equity and engagement.

Qualifications

• Ability to design, conduct, and evaluate independent research and community development projects.
• Significant experience facilitating groups and leading 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 community development initiatives.
• Conduct literature reviews and research relevant to the projects.
• Identify outreach to diverse communities and populations.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff needed to implement projects.
• Prepare reports, grant proposals, and dissemination materials.
• Coordinate activities with field practitioners and project staff.
• Develop collaborative approaches and lead multi-identity teams.
• Support UNH graduate and undergraduate students in research.

Skills

Group facilitation

Grant management

Research design

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The University of New Hampshire is seeking a Program Manager to support NH Listens and the Center for Engaged Communities in designing, supporting, and co-leading community engagement projects across New Hampshire. The role is highly relational and involves travel and collaboration with staff, partners, and local leaders.

You will develop, implement, and evaluate grant-funded initiatives, supervise students, coordinate with faculty, and provide coaching on equity and engagement.