United Way of Coastal and Western CT · 18 hours ago
Initiatives and Community Engagement Manager - Danbury Collective
Danbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelUnited Way of Coastal and Western CT is seeking an Initiatives and Community Engagement Manager for the Danbury Collective, a community-led partnership focused on improving outcomes for children and families. The role involves overseeing community engagement functions, managing initiative-based Working Groups, and fostering relationships with stakeholders to promote equity and collaboration within the community.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Melissa Hannequin
Responsibilities
Foster connections between our organization and the community, actively participating in events and cultivating authentic relationships with parents and families across Danbury
Develop and implement community engagement strategies to enhance visibility and participation in Danbury Collective initiatives, leveraging ideas from the Advisory Council
Coordinate and attend community events, meetings, and gatherings to establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including some evening and weekend events
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of community engagement efforts with organizational goals and objectives, including Danbury Collective and United Way Coastal and Western CT staff
Track and analyze engagement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach efforts and make data-driven recommendations for improvement
Serve as a liaison between Danbury Collective and community organizations, advocating for the needs and interests of families within the community
Collaborate with community nonprofit partners, schools, faith-based organizations, and other civic entities to share information about the Danbury Collective. They identify opportunities for family engagement and seamlessly integrate their participation into our initiatives
Promote civic participation among community members, encouraging them to actively engage in local decision-making processes and advocacy efforts
Facilitate connections between our organization and local government bodies, empowering families to have a voice in shaping policies that impact their lives
Build out and manage the new youth Civic Influencers Program, including logistics, participant recruitment, speaker liaising, program design, and direct engagement with youth
Manage most aspects of Danbury Collective’s three Working Groups (Chronic Absenteeism & Learner Engagement; Early Childhood Education; Youth Mental Health), including but not limited to:
Coordinate logistics for monthly meetings (scheduling, communications, agenda-setting)
Manage Working Group meeting and member logistics
Recruit new members and support existing members
Partner with Working Group Co-Chairs to co-facilitate monthly meetings
Meet with Co-Chairs regularly to move forward goals of each Working Group
In partnership with Co-Chairs and the Executive Director – and with StriveTogether’s support – contribute to strategy and policy design for Working Groups
Incorporate feedback into organizational plans
Oversee Danbury Collective’s direct communications with parents and community members through various channels. Work closely with the Communications Manager to ensure consistent messaging and engagement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree and equivalent work and life experience
Experience working or volunteering in a collective impact, coalition, nonprofit, foundation, education, or network-building organization is highly desirable
Candidates must understand the challenges and barriers faced by marginalized communities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, class, ability, immigration status, gender and their intersections, and have experience engaging with and working alongside communities of color
A commitment to equity, respect, and dignity for all humans
Demonstrated ability to communicate with multiple audiences in a culturally competent manner
Superior communication skills (oral and written)
Experience building relationships within your local community
Demonstrated experience in project facilitation and management
Demonstrated ability to engage a diverse set of partners from all sectors of the community and build relationships
Organized with the ability to create and implement systems and follow-up processes
Demonstrated capacity to work well with others
Evidence of organizational ability and ability to successfully complete assigned projects
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Excellent technology skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint); Google Suite (Forms, Drive); and familiarity and/or skills in graphic design and social media are a plus
Preferred
Bilingual (English and Spanish or Portuguese) strongly preferred AND an ability to work closely with translators for both oral and written translations
Experience living, working, or volunteering in Danbury, CT is highly desirable
Experience discussing and leading conversations around community identified issues is preferred
Content knowledge of civic engagement, learner engagement, early childhood education, and/or youth mental health is preferred
Company
United Way of Coastal and Western CT
United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (UWCWC) fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in greater Bridgeport, greater Danbury, greater New Milford, greater Norwalk, and Stamford, with a focus on hard-working, struggling households that we call ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
Founded in 1942
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Social Equity Council
2023-06-22Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Isabel Almeida
President and CEO
Arlene Ajami
Chief Financial Officer
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