The Community Engagement Manager is an enthusiastic and outgoing representative of CASA of Southwest Missouri in Greene, Christian, and Taney Counties. Key responsibilities include organizing, planning, and communication. This position is ideal for someone who loves to build relationships with community partners and individuals, coordinate events, generate outreach activities, and prepare marketing and communications to promote CASA’s mission. The Community Engagement Manager is a full-time position that reports to the Development Director.
Status: Full-time position FLSA: Non-exempt (hourly)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Outreach:
- Cultivate relationships to build community awareness for the CASA mission.
- Create and implement the comprehensive volunteer recruitment plan.
- Lead the efforts and activities of the outreach committee.
- Make public appearances and speak on behalf of CASA at community engagements.
Marketing & Communications:
- Create and implement the annual marketing and communications plan.
- Create publications to support programmatic and fundraising activities, including digital and print communications, such as annual report, e-newsletter, press releases and direct mailings.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other computer programs.
· Prepare and post social media content.
· Maintain website (Word Press).
· Oversee the production of the CASA podcast.
Development:
- Support CASA’s long-term relationships with existing donors through effective stewardship activities and communications.
- Assist the Development Director in coordinating special events.
- Facilitate one-time events that support CASA’s mission and outreach goals.
- Recruit, train, and support key volunteers to assist in development efforts.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, preferably in marketing, communications, public relations, or other development related field.
· Experience in development and database fundraising software.
· Experience with digital and print graphic design.
· A valid driver’s license.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and the ability to learn and use various database software.
· Experience and skills with persuasive communication in a variety of formats.
· Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member.
· Skilled at building relationships through in-person, phone, and email approaches.
· Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail.
· Successfully complete criminal background check and child abuse background check.
· Commitment to CASA’s goals, mission, and values.
Work Environment:
The job takes place in an office setting at the CASA of Southwest Missouri location in Springfield. This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. It may require you to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time interchangeably due to the essential duties. The employee may also travel between the office and the three-county service area, other corporate offices, non-profit agencies, and event locations. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
Must be able to work weekends and evenings, as required. Flexibility in work schedule is provided.
The most significant duties have been included in this description, acknowledging that other duties may be assigned/changed from time to time. The organization retains the right to modify this job description as needed from time to time to accurately reflect the duties of the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
It is the policy of CASA of Southwest Missouri that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Employment practices shall not be influenced or unlawfully affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military including veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of recruitment, employment, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, assignment, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.
CASA of Southwest Missouri complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws. CASA of Southwest Missouri will not tolerate discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military including veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by law.
CASA of Southwest Missouri will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with perceived disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship to CASA of Southwest Missouri. Our company strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment by its employees, and non-employees, including visitors and volunteers who have contact with CASA of Southwest Missouri employees and children during work hours or at work functions.
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
