Community Outreach and Partnerships Manager
Community Outreach and Partnerships Manager
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Outreach and Partnerships Manager is a key ambassador for Feeding San Diego responsible for expanding our visibility deepening community engagement managing outreach volunteers and fostering meaningful partnerships that support our mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. This role cultivates relationships with Feeding San Diego partners associations and alliances chambers of commerce and other key stakeholders to drive awareness and support for Feeding San Diego initiatives. Additionally this position represents Feeding San Diego at community events speaking engagements and networking opportunities identifying strategic collaborations that enhance our reach and impact.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic relationshipbuilder with a passion for community service capable of effectively engaging diverse audiences and managing a team of volunteers and translating connections into lasting partnerships that advance Feeding San Diegos mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities are those considered to be essential but do not represent all the job functions that may be required to be performed by this position. Other comparable duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Frequent evening and/or weekend work is required as a conditions of employment.
Community Engagement and Relationship Building
- Establish develop and strengthen partnerships with local alliances chambers of commerce business associations and community organizations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for community groups fostering collaboration and partnership opportunities.
- Represent Feeding San Diego at networking events and/or manage staffing to ensure our mission remains topofmind among key stakeholders
Brand Awareness & Community Presence
- Develop and execute an outreach strategy for different types of events including major community events standard engagements and resource fairs.
- Identify and participate in strategic events that align with FSDs mission fostering meaningful connections and partnerships.
- Manage incoming requests for representation at community events
- Work with Senior Brand Manager to develop collateral signage merchandise or other elements necessary to enhance brand awareness and messaging at events.
- Develop strategic engagement opportunities to grow Feeding San Diegos email list social media followers and affinity at community events.
- Partner with the content team to capture and share impactful stories that expand the narrative around community support of our mission.
- Work with the communications team to promote community engagement initiatives through social media press outreach and/or storytelling.
- Collaborate with development and volunteer teams on food and fund drives as needed
Volunteer and Ambassador Program Development
- Partner with the Volunteer Team to recruit train and engage volunteers in support of outreach and community engagement efforts.
- Work with the Volunteer Team to create onboarding documentation and training materials for volunteers supporting outreach
- Oversee and manage volunteers involved in outreach initiatives
Strategy & Analysis
- Work with Senior Brand Manager to define key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of outreach initiatives including community engagement partnership growth event impact and volunteer participation.
- Track and analyze event attendance audience engagement and partner involvement to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and partnerships providing regular reports and insights to guide strategic decisionmaking.
- Gather qualitative and quantitative feedback from community partners volunteers and event attendees to refine outreach strategies and enhance impact.
- Work collaboratively with the MarComm team to measure brand awareness growth and audience expansion resulting from outreach efforts.
INTERACTION
This position will interact closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications members of the senior leadership team the volunteer manager staff consultants/contractors community partners and membership organizations. The position also requires frequent interaction with other Feeding San Diego staff volunteers and members of our community.
Qualifications :
EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
47 years of experience in community outreach partnerships volunteer coordination or nonprofit engagement. A college degree is preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong relationshipbuilding skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders from corporate partners to grassroots organizations.
- Experience developing volunteer programs and managing community engagement initiatives.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills to effectively represent Feeding San Diego at external events.
- Understanding of social media branding and storytelling to support outreach and marketing efforts.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners to drive engagement.
- Passion for Feeding San Diegos mission and commitment to addressing hunger and food waste in the community.
- Flexibility to attend community events including on evenings and weekends.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Excellent judgment attention to detail and problemsolving abilities.
- Professional demeanor with strong organizational skills and initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to drive Feeding San Diego Sprinter van to/from events and setup tent table and other activation elements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook)
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer multiline phone copier and printer.
Training will be provided for driving a Sprinter van as needed.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Must have reliable transportation and possess and maintain a valid California drivers license
- A satisfactory driving record proof of personal vehicle insurance and the ability to be insured under the organizations insurance carrier are required.
PHYSICAL MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will be asked to successfully perform to fulfill the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly expected to:
- Work in an office adjacent to a warehouse setting with frequent travel to locations across San Diego County.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time as well as frequently transport objects between floors
- Occasionally move position install and remove objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Prioritize and multitask work and projects requiring good memory concentration and analytical thinking. Occasionally it is required to perform the safe operation of office equipment and machines and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace.
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and origins.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but this office is maintained in a distribution center with machinery and large trucks.
Additional Information :
Feeding San Diego provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
PAY & HOURS
$68500 $71000 Hybrid M T TH in FSD office and W & F remote. Primarily community based with additional evening and weekend hours as needed.
Why Youll Love It Here
- Employer sponsored healthcare benefits at platinum level for medical
- 401K retirement plan with company matching
- Flexible work environment; Attractive welcoming office
- Supportive time off policies including vacation sick & company holidays; accrue 20 days of PTO in first year
- Learning & development and recognition programs
- Your work has a real purpose and will help change lives in San Diego County.
- Supportive and engaged Board of Directors
- Youll be part of a fun supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together.
- We live by our core values: Agility Stewardship Collaboration Environment Nutrition & Dignity.
- 100 of our workforce believes in our mission and vision
- Commitment to Sustainability We prioritize food rescue to feed people not landfills. Food waste goes to local hog farms.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
