Community Engagement Manager - Lawrence

Harvesters - The Community Food Network • Lawrence, KS

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About The Position

About Us: Harvesters staff are mission-driven: we want to improve how our neighbors access nutritious food. We're a friendly, dedicated, and passionate bunch of folks. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. We're building a hardworking and diverse team that works hard toward shared goals. We also support our employees' growth and desire to live well-rounded lives.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit relationship management, community engagement, volunteer coordination, or event planning.
• Proven ability to build, foster, and grow lasting relationships with donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and community organizations to advance the mission.
• Experience designing, planning, and implementing impactful events that engage the community, assist fundraising goals, and elevate the organization's visibility.
• Demonstrated success in expanding engagement opportunities-such as converting volunteers into donors, securing event sponsorships, or increasing participation in campaigns and programs.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate mission-driven impact and inspire affinity across diverse audiences.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, goal-oriented nonprofit environment with experience meeting targets related to participation, fundraising, and community influence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); experience with SharePoint and OneDrive is a plus.
• Familiar with CRM systems or volunteer management databases.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA) or advanced training in professional standards for nonprofit volunteer engagement.
• Knowledge of the Northeast Kansas philanthropic landscape, with experience in nonprofit volunteer engagement, food banking, or hunger-relief initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and staying informed on industry trends and best practices.
• Fostering a welcoming and respectful approach to volunteer and community engagement that makes others feel connected and supported.

Responsibilities

• Lead Harvesters strategic volunteer engagement efforts strengthening organizational & network capacity.
• Support departmental strategic food drive engagements
• Lead & manage a team responsible for educating, engaging, and influencing stakeholders to take positive action.

Benefits

• employee paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• 403b plan
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager