Manager, Community Building and Engagement

NeighborWorks America•Washington, DC

5d•$72,000 - $98,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NeighborWorks America is seeking a Manager, Community Building and Engagement to join their Community Initiatives Department. This role will focus on supporting organizations within the NeighborWorks network to collaborate with residents, strengthen social connections, develop resident leaders, and support resident-driven groups. The Manager will develop resources and implement programming to enhance community building and engagement activities, with a primary focus on resident leadership development. The position is hybrid, requiring two days per week in the office, and can be based in Kansas City, MO; New York City, NY; or Washington, D.C.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required; a graduate degree in a related field (e.g. leadership, public policy, urban planning, social work, or nonprofit management) is preferred. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least five (5) of professional experience working to develop, implement, promote, and evaluate efforts aimed at strengthening social connections, developing resident leaders, and supporting resident-driven groups.
Knowledge in community development or community planning with a focus on community leadership development.
Demonstrated project management experience, including independent management of project goals, budgets, and timelines as well as coordinating with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to implement project plans.
Prior experience with event planning and management, including budget management, logistics planning, and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings of at least 20 people and delivering presentations, both in person and through online platforms (e.g. Zoom, Teams).
Experience developing and deploying technical assistance, peer learning, tools, and training to spread knowledge and adoption of promising practices.
Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize, plan, organize and carry out multiple assignments in a fast-paced work environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing reports, publications, or presentations that promote new ideas and share best practices.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and successfully interact with people at all management and support levels, as well as people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in a related field (e.g. leadership, public policy, urban planning, social work, or nonprofit management) is preferred.
Direct experience with community development nonprofits leading comprehensive, place-based and/or resident-led efforts is preferred.
Experience engaging directly with residents, stakeholders, and intersectional communities at the local level and/or in support of regional or national networks is preferred.
Proficient or fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Co-lead overall planning, design, and delivery of the Community Leadership Institute (CLI), a resident leadership program which consists of team building, training, peer-learning, and grants to support team projects.
Manage the Dorothy Richardson Awards for Resident Leadership, including the nomination and selection process, and design of a national recognition program.
Support the design and development of pilots, technical assistance, grants, convenings and peer-learning opportunities to strengthen resident leadership models across the NeighborWorks network.
Support the design, planning and facilitation of network peer learning including a monthly CB&E Collective and the annual CB&E Meeting.
Cultivate and maintain strong cross-divisional relationships to advance CB&E goals and priorities across the NeighborWorks network.
Represent NeighborWorks and the CBE program at internal and external events and on working groups or task forces.
Stay up to date on trends, challenges and opportunities that affect local and national efforts aimed at promoting resident leadership.
Other job-related duties as assigned to advance the goals and objectives of the Community Initiatives Department, NeighborWorks America, and the NeighborWorks network.