Business and Community Engagement Strategist

WEAVE Inc•Sacramento, CA

3d•$0 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. The Business and Community Engagement Strategist is responsible for leading the growth and advancement of WEAVE's Silence Doesn't Work Here initiative, a signature community engagement program designed to equip businesses and organizations with the knowledge, tools, and commitment needed to recognize, respond, and refer individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. This position serves as the strategic lead for revitalizing the initiative, expanding participation, developing partnership and engagement strategies, and driving its successful implementation and long-term growth throughout the region. In addition to leading Silence Doesn't Work Here, the Strategist serves as the key architect of WEAVE’s business and community engagement efforts, developing and implementing strategies that strengthen community partnerships, expand awareness, increase participation, and deepen support for WEAVE's mission. Working collaboratively with internal teams and community stakeholders, the Strategist helps guide community outreach activities, agency and community events, donation drives, volunteer engagement opportunities, and other initiatives that strengthen WEAVE's visibility and impact. The Strategist also serves as the primary staff liaison for WEAVE fundraising events, partnering across departments, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and community organizations to ensure successful engagement and execution. This position identifies opportunities to expand WEAVE's community presence, cultivate strategic partnerships, and create sustainable pathways for businesses and organizations to support survivors and advance WEAVE's mission. The successful candidate is a skilled relationship-builder, strategist, and ambassador who excels at cultivating partnerships, strengthening community connections, leading cross-functional initiatives, and generating sustainable community and business support for WEAVE's mission.

Requirements

Skilled relationship-builder, strategist, and ambassador who excels at cultivating partnerships, strengthening community connections, leading cross-functional initiatives, and generating sustainable community and business support for WEAVE's mission.
Ability to efficiently operate a keyboard and mouse or adaptive equivalent, write reports, take notes; utilize desk tools such as phones or calculators, and utilize larger office equipment such as printers and copy machines.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with others.
Ability to apply above average reasoning and attention to detail as required in the accomplishment of job duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a busy office setting in a two-story building with stairs and an elevator.
Experience in various community settings to deliver training/presentations.
Employees may need to move around and between floors, occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 lbs., or reach items above their head, below their waist, or stored in/on drawers and shelves.
Employees may also need to remain in one position (i.e. sitting or standing) for an extended period while completing work tasks.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic revitalization, implementation, and growth of WEAVE's Silence Doesn't Work Here program.
Support the development of and maintain participant materials, resource guides, toolkits, follow-up materials, and educational content.
Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective and participating organizations.
Facilitate and oversee Silence Doesn't Work Here presentations, trainings, and organizational onboarding activities.
Develop and implement annual program goals, growth strategies, and performance metrics.
Cultivate and steward relationships with participating organizations to increase retention, deepen engagement, and expand collaboration with WEAVE.
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure program messaging, participant engagement, and recognition activities align with WEAVE's mission and strategic priorities.
Serve as a strategic partner to the Community Engagement Coordinator and other internal staff, helping align community engagement activities with organizational priorities and goals.
Develop and implement strategies that strengthen community engagement activities, including agency and community events, donation drives, volunteer engagement opportunities, and outreach initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact and internal lead for WEAVE fundraising events, coordinating engagement efforts with sponsors, community partners, volunteers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Monitor engagement outcomes and community partnership activities, utilizing data and feedback to improve effectiveness and identify growth opportunities.
Develop and implement business and community engagement strategies that increase awareness, participation, and long-term support for WEAVE's mission.
Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to advance WEAVE's mission and strategic goals.
Identify, cultivate, and steward sponsorship opportunities that support WEAVE's programs, events, and community engagement initiatives.
Regularly represent WEAVE within the business community and at networking, community, and partnership events.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for unassigned business partners.
Serve as a trusted liaison between WEAVE and partnering organizations.
Track and report on program outcomes, community engagement activities, partnership participation, and other key performance metrics.
Participate in annual and quarterly planning processes, including goal setting, work planning, and performance evaluation of program initiatives.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and data related to community engagement activities, partnerships, and program participation.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

100% health insurance premium coverage for most eligible employees
dental and vision insurance
long-term disability
life insurance
a 401(k) plan with employer match contributions
paid holidays
generous PTO accrual
California Paid Sick Leave
an Employee Assistance Plan
continuing education opportunities
social justice learning opportunities
opportunities to attend appropriate conferences and seminars relevant to their work