Community Engagement Manager
About The Position
WONDROS translates the complex stories of the world's most innovative organizations, companies, and individuals into dynamic content that informs the culture and inspires change. We work internationally with partners in all fields of business — from humanitarian nonprofits to public financial & health institutions, from universities to retail brands. WONDROS is a global creative agency in the business of solving complex problems and building social movements. WONDROS partners with innovative, values-based organizations and thought leaders to bring to life transformative ideas through creative and strategic storytelling. Our long-term vision is to mobilize communities around a client's mission and build pathways for sustainable growth. We are looking for a relationship-driven, highly organized Community Engagement Manager to lead targeted local and regional outreach for a health and wellness account managed by WONDROS. The Community Engagement Manager will serve as the primary on-the-ground lead for community and stakeholder engagement across multiple regions in California. This role will independently identify and cultivate relationships with community organizations, health and human services professionals, educational institutions, workforce partners, and other local stakeholders; identify opportunities for meaningful engagement; and represent the program at in-person and virtual events. The ideal candidate is a connector, relationship-builder, and proactive problem-solver who understands how to build trust in local communities and turn relationships into meaningful engagement opportunities. They will bring field intelligence, emerging opportunities, challenges, and community feedback back to the broader WONDROS team and client, helping shape and continuously improve outreach strategy. This position requires someone who is comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, building relationships from the ground up, and moving quickly from opportunity identification to action. We are looking for a full-time candidate based in California who can travel locally and regionally as needed.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in community engagement and digital outreach at a local and/or regional level
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to interface with government, health care, and business professionals
- Excellent communication and public presentation skills.
- Must be energetic and proactive, someone who welcomes a challenge and is able to work in a fluid environment
- A self-starter with the ability to independently identify and act on areas of improvement
- Highly organized and experienced in handling multiple requests/tasks at a given time
Nice To Haves
- Existing strong, positive relationships with California-based community organizations
- Health care or workforce development experience a plus
- Familiarity with government culture and practice
- Ability to rapidly learn and understand new systems
- Mac, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Identify and recruit local partners to support and amplify a health and wellness account at in-person events/online
- Keep apprised of local news to spot timely opportunities or topical issues that could impact community outreach and messaging
- Be a collaborative team player and provide regular outreach updates on weekly internal and client meetings
- Work with the Community Engagement, Digital, Earned, and Paid Media teams to assess and implement cross-team strategies to maximize outreach efforts, address client needs, and resolve issues that arise day-to-day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
