Dental Lifeline Network · 2 days ago
Manager of Community Engagement
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expDental Lifeline Network is the preeminent national non-profit delivering extensive dental care to our country’s most vulnerable populations. The Manager of Community Engagement strengthens and mobilizes DLN’s volunteer network and supports state-level boards and leadership councils in community engagement, fundraising, and advocacy efforts.
DentalHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
You will develop and implement community organizing strategies that engage both grassroots and grasstops leaders to expand the network of volunteer dentists, specialists, and dental labs
You will build relationships with volunteer providers, dental societies, and public health partners and network across communities and professional associations to identify, cultivate and recruit diverse oral health champions to serve on our state boards and leadership councils
You will develop and support state boards and leadership as state-level experts who guide DLN’s operations, strategy and community relationships within their state
You will recruit, orient and engage diverse members to ensure councils reflect the communities they serve
You will facilitate council operations including planning meetings, establishing priorities, preparing reports, and supporting action planning
You will cultivate relationships with public health departments, dental associations, community-based organizations, disability and aging advocates, foundations and statewide coalitions
You’ll work with leadership councils and the Development team to strengthen fundraising strategies, support grant applications and cultivate local philanthropy and partnership opportunities
In partnership with leadership councils, you will identify state-level advocacy opportunities and support engagement with policymakers, state agencies and funders
You will prepare council members to serve as local champions for DLN in meeting with legislators or state agencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
A minimum of five years in community organizing, public health, health access, volunteer engagement, grassroots advocacy or nonprofit leadership
Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate community insights into actionable strategies
Demonstrated success working with both grassroots stakeholders (patients, families, volunteers, community advocates) and grasstops leaders (executives, funders, policymakers, statewide associations)
Experience recruiting, developing, or supporting diverse leadership groups, boards, or advisory councils
Strong relationship-building abilities with diverse stakeholders – from grassroots community members to high-level leadership
Excellent facilitation and group leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
National Travel required
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred in public health, community organizing, public administration, nonprofit management, social work or related field
Experience in oral health, public health, health systems, disability services, or human services preferred
Background in state-level advocacy or government relations strongly preferred
Salesforce experience helpful
Benefits
Health Insurance
Free Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-provided Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance
$50,000 of Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate matching
Generous vacation,9 paid holidays plus 4 additional floating holidays
Free EcoPass
Company
Dental Lifeline Network
Dental Lifeline Network is a nonprofit organization that provides oral care to people with disabilities, who are elderly or medically weak.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Fred Leviton
President & CEO Emeritus
Lynda Ricketson
President and CEO, Dental Lifeline Network
Recent News
2025-11-11
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