Director of Community Engagement Job Opening in Pittsfield, MA

Position Type:  Direct Hire
Location:  Pittsfield, MA
Salary:  $65-80k DOE

POSITION SUMMARY

TEC is recruiting for a Director of Community Engagement for a local nonprofit. The DCE is a motivated self-starter who is a leader that in collaboration with the President/CEO will elevate this organization in the community and mobilize people to give, advocate, and volunteer.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Public Relations and Marketing

• Create and manage the organization’s brand voice and image.
• Create and publish content on all media platforms.
• Review social media and other marketing metrics to build and improve metrics.
• Craft responses to customers’ feedback and messages on various media platforms.
• Continuously design and manage the website.
• Manage media relations to ensure accurate brand representation.
• Develop and manage the Communication Plan.
  

Community Engagement/Advocacy

• Develop and support the newly created foundation to advocate both regionally and statewide for projects, policies and resources.
• Keep abreast of current regional, state, and national trends for this nonprofit’s goals.
• Represent the organization through participation in local community events. 
  

Fundraising

• Develop and implement a fund development plan.
• Maintain donor database and reconcile annually to the accounting system.
• Oversees all fundraising activities, events, and endeavors.
   
  

Volunteer/Event Planning

• Manage all special events.
• Support volunteers involved in events.
   

Other

• Ensure effective overall administration and sound fiscal management of community engagement efforts.
• Serve on the executive leadership team and participate in cross-organizational strategic and operational planning and oversight.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years nonprofit administrative experience.
• Proficient use of Excel, Word, and Outlook with aptitude for other software and mobile applications required.
• Public speaking skills and comfortable working with groups.
• Knowledge of community groups and strong ambition to connect with groups.
• High level of interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• High level of self-motivation and direction, creative problem-solving skills, and sound judgment required.
• Experience working with highly sensitive, confidential information preferred. 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.