Community Engagement Manager

Employee Status: Full-Time

Location: Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Salary: $55000

Benefits Eligible: Yes. Medical Dental Vision Short Term and Long Term Disability PTO and paid Holidays

Reports to: Executive Director

Manages: Community Engagement Coordinator

Job Summary

Brilliant Philadelphia is seeking a Community Engagement Manager. The Community Engagement Manager ensures successful implementation and monitoring of Brilliant Philadelphia at a neighborhood hub. This position will oversee daily functions of people and activities in assigned neighborhoods.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee daily operations includingbut not limited to neighborhood upkeep staff scheduling and participant needs
• Ensure ongoing local program excellence; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals
• Actively engage with Brilliant Philadelphia volunteers community members committees partnering organizations and funders
• Design and assist with outreach efforts in neighborhood ensuring successful implementation
• Serve as the Economic Mobility Coach for the Why We Lift partnership
• Complete onboarding and economic mobility coach training program
• Guide community members through goal setting action planning and progress monitoring
• Maintain familiarity with each partner organization and programming
• Provide resources and referrals to families within Brilliant Philadelphia
• Represent Brilliant Philadelphia at community meetings
• Identify current trends and neighborhood families needs
• Ensure program data is entered into network database(s)
• Participate in training and staff development
• Serve on network committees or work groups
• Provide logistical support with listening sessions and other meetings as needed
• Ensure that caregiver family and neighborhood voices are represented in all aspects
• Organize calendar of activities to meet mission goals for the community
• Develop and enforce Brilliant Philadelphias performance standards to maintain quality
• Conduct orientation and training for staff and volunteer
• Assist with program development and curriculum implementation
• Oversee communication between organization and caregivers regarding activities and their childs successes and opportunities
• Ensure that priorities and needs are clearly communicated and represented to stakeholders
• Work to identify and overcome barriers to ensure the Brilliant Philadelphia effort advances
• Ensure that key resources (people time materials funds) are aligned efficiently and effectively
• Drive decisions with scientifically-based data to inspire high performance and adherence to guidelines
• Ensure spaces are clean well-maintained and organized following programming and events including performing light cleaning duties and arranging the area for future use.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience and/or 2 years of experience working in schools or other social service providers
• Strong understanding of business management and leadership principles
• Strong demonstrated technological proficiency with Google Drive especially Google Sheets
• One to three years in non-profit or community settings preferred
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and team members around a goal
• Work with minimal up-front guidance and the ability to take ownership of work product

Work Conditions

• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals of diverse racial/economic/cultural backgrounds
• Must be able to to lift and move at least 25 pounds
• This position may require evening and/or weekend work
• This position requires the ability to climb stairs and navigate multi-level buildings without elevator access
• Tasks may involve bending kneeling and reaching particularly when setting up for programs events or engaging with children.
• Local travel required reliable transportation needed. COVID Vaccinated individuals preferred