Community Relations Manager

Prairie Meadows • Altoona, IA

4h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Community Relations Manager that will serve under the direction of executive leadership. The Community Relations Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing community engagement and charitable giving initiatives that support the organization’s mission and community impact goals. This role serves as a key liaison between the organization and community partners, ensuring that grant programs, sponsorships, and community involvement efforts are effectively administered, compliant with applicable regulations, and aligned with strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in community relations, nonprofit partnerships, or grant administration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a regulated, gaming, hospitality, or nonprofit environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of a long-range community relations plan that advances organizational goals and maximizes community and charitable impact.
• Administer and manage processes for the Community Betterment Grant Program and the Legacy Grant Program, including application coordination, review facilitation, tracking, and reporting. Work with members of the Prairie Meadows Grant Advisory Committee on the review of all applications. Collaborate with recipient organizations to ensure full compliance with all grant requirements.
• Coordinate and manage community-sponsored and organization-sponsored events, ensuring alignment with brand standards, mission objectives, and community engagement goals.
• Manage community involvement initiatives and sponsorship programs, including evaluation of requests and monitoring outcomes. Collaborate with organizations to ensure all aspects of programs and partnerships are carried out by both parties. Work to promote programs and partnerships internally and externally.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, government entities, and business partners to support ongoing collaboration and community investment.
• Manages & develops Community Relations staff including hiring, training & ensuring performance meets expectations.
• Serve as a representative/spokesperson of the organization at community meetings, events, civic functions & panels/community discussion.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Marketing, Finance, and Executive Leadership, to ensure consistency and compliance in community relations activities.
• Assist in monitoring and managing budgets related to grants, sponsorships, and community engagement initiatives. Work with selected organizations and vendors for timely payment, maintain close working relationship with Prairie Meadows Accounts Payable Department, monitor budget spending and ensure payment agreements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees