At Talbot House Ministries, we are seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Community Engagement Manager who thrives in a fast-paced nonprofit environment and understands the heart behind ministry work. This is not a traditional marketing or events role. It is a highly relational, goal-oriented position responsible for leading community engagement efforts across both our Lakeland campus and Center for Women and Children in Winter Haven, including events, sponsorship development, fundraising support, volunteer coordination, tours, campaigns, social media presence, and community partnerships.
The ideal candidate must be adaptable, organized, creative, emotionally intelligent, and capable of balancing multiple priorities while representing the mission of Talbot House Ministries with professionalism and compassion. Success in this role requires someone comfortable working in a ministry-centered culture where collaboration, humility, accountability, and relationship-building are essential. Candidates should understand the realities of nonprofit work, including securing community support, cultivating sponsorships, stewarding donor relationships, and often accomplishing meaningful impact through limited resources and strong partnerships.
If you are passionate about serving vulnerable populations, building meaningful community connections, and using your gifts to create impact and inspire support for life-changing work, we encourage you to apply.
Job Summary
The Manager of Community Engagement, Events & Marketing leads the organization’s external engagement strategy, including events, sponsorships, volunteers, tours, website management, branding, social media, and public relations. This position is responsible for increasing community awareness, strengthening partnerships, supporting fundraising initiatives, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across all communication platforms.
Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions and Key Performance Indicators:
Community Engagement & Partnerships
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, churches, civic groups, and businesses
- Represent the organization at community events
- Coordinate outreach opportunities and presentations
- Expand community visibility and engagement
Events & Sponsorships
- Plan and execute fundraising and community events
- Develop sponsorship packages and cultivate sponsors
- Coordinate event logistics and promotion
- Manage event budgets and timelines
Volunteer Program Management
- Recruit, onboard, and coordinate volunteers
- Maintain volunteer tracking database
- Develop volunteer engagement and recognition strategies
Tours & Community Presentations
- Coordinate agency tours for donors, partners, and stakeholders
- Conduct tours and presentations
- Track tour outcomes and follow-ups
Marketing & Branding
- Maintain brand consistency across all platforms
- Create marketing materials and campaigns
- Support program promotions and storytelling
Social Media Management
- Manage all organizational social media platforms
- Develop content calendar and engagement strategy
- Monitor analytics and growth
Website Management
- Maintain and update website content
- Post news, events, and program updates
- Ensure accurate and current information
Public Relations & Media
- Draft press releases and media announcements
- Coordinate media opportunities
- Maintain media relationships
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management or related field preferred
· 3–5 years’ experience in nonprofit marketing, event planning, volunteer coordination, social media management, community engagement, public relations
Required Skills & Abilities:
· Strong communication
· Event planning
· Relationship building
· Marketing strategy
· Social media management
· Website content management
· Public relations
· Volunteer coordination
· Project management
Work Schedule
Monday–Friday with occasional evenings and weekends for events, tours, and community engagement activities.
Success in This Role Looks Like
- Increased community awareness
- Strong volunteer engagement
- Successful fundraising events
- Growing sponsorship revenue
- Consistent branding
- Increased website and social media engagement
- Strong media presence
- Increased tours and partnerships
Physical and Special Requirements:
· Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license and ability to travel to other locations for business reasons.
· Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
· Hiring requirements include a criminal records background check clearance.
· Ability to remain in a stationary position 25 percent of the time.
· Ability to move throughout the office to access file cabinets, printers, etc.
· Ability to operate computer and office machinery.
· Ability to move to multiple floors of a building.
· Ability to observe details at close range, communicate and exchange accurate information and express oneself so others will understand.
· Ability to position self to maintain files and operate equipment, which may require bending, standing, walking, kneeling.
· Ability to move and transport items weighing up to 20 pounds.
All positions at Talbot House Ministries require mandatory ongoing training and every employee is required to be available for all scheduled training. In addition, employee attendance is required at all mandatory staff meetings.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Must have valid Florida driver's license
Education:
Experience:
- nonprofit marketing, event planning: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
