Strategic Community Programs & Partnerships Lead

City Park Conservancy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

ParkPerks discounts

Job summary

City Park Conservancy in New Orleans seeks a strategic Community Programs & Partnerships Manager to lead community-focused programming and partnerships across the Park. You will align internal teams and partners to deliver inclusive experiences reflecting New Orleans communities.

Responsibilities include developing parkwide programming, expanding partnerships with nonprofits and schools, and ensuring accessibility and equity across initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Active Driver’s License is required.
• 5–7 years of experience in community engagement, nonprofit partnerships, public participation, parks and recreation, community planning, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience working in diverse communities and with multicultural populations.
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Parkwide community programming and activations, including CPC-led and partner-supported initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to expand and diversify programming with community partners and events.
• Develop scalable program models for consistency and growth.
• Oversee delivery teams including staff, volunteers, partners, and tour guides.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with nonprofits, schools, cultural orgs.
• Serve as liaison for key program partners and integrate partnerships into programming.

Skills

Public speaking

Project coordination

Community engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City Park Conservancy in New Orleans seeks a strategic Community Programs & Partnerships Manager to lead community-focused programming and partnerships across the Park. You will align internal teams and partners to deliver inclusive experiences reflecting New Orleans communities.

Responsibilities include developing parkwide programming, expanding partnerships with nonprofits and schools, and ensuring accessibility and equity across initiatives.