Project Manager of Outreach & Community Engagement

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc•Deerfield, MA

3d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Stop It Now!, an affiliate program of Klingberg Family Centers, seeks a full-time, grant-funded Project Manager of Outreach & Community Engagement. The position manages the day-to-day coordination, implementation, and reporting of the Byrne Memorial Fund grant. It provides leadership for project planning, outreach, partnership development, needs assessment activities, communications coordination, data collection, training logistics, evaluation support, and grant administration. The Project Manager works collaboratively with staff, consultants, researchers, community partners, and advisory groups to implement grant activities and meet project objectives. The role includes regional community engagement throughout Western Massachusetts and support for prevention messaging and public education initiatives aimed at Massachusetts families and youth-serving organizations. Stop It Now! was founded in 1992 to apply public health approaches to preventing child sexual abuse. Its work includes a confidential, free helpline, training and technical assistance, public education, and public policy and advocacy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, nonprofit management, public administration, communications, education, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience managing complex projects, grant-funded initiatives, community outreach, or public health programs.
Experience coordinating community partnerships, stakeholder engagement, or coalition-based initiatives.
Experience supporting grant administration, reporting, and compliance.
Experience coordinating surveys, community assessments, evaluation activities, or research projects.
Experience planning and coordinating trainings, meetings, webinars, or conferences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations, meeting summaries, and grant documentation.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with community organizations, professionals, families, researchers, and public agencies.
Experience coordinating outreach initiatives, community meetings, or collaborative projects.
Knowledge of data collection, data management, and performance measurement.
Ability to organize, analyze, and present project information clearly and accurately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and familiarity with project management, survey, database, and virtual meeting platforms.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated sound judgment, professionalism, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Occasional travel throughout Western Massachusetts and other locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with child welfare, child protection, violence prevention, public health, or community-based prevention initiatives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the Byrne Memorial Fund grant, ensuring activities, timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements are completed on schedule.
Develop and maintain project work plans, implementation schedules, and grant documentation.
Coordinate grant meetings, advisory groups, project partners, consultants, and subcontractors.
Monitor project progress and assist the Director with identifying and resolving implementation challenges.
Coordinate grant reporting, documentation, data collection, and performance-measure tracking.
Assist with grant budget monitoring and coordinate with agency fiscal staff.
Maintain project records and ensure compliance with grant requirements and organizational policies.
Collaborate with research and evaluation partners to support project implementation and reporting.
Coordinate regional needs assessments, including stakeholder engagement, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and community meetings.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, professionals, families, and project partners throughout Western Massachusetts.
Coordinate advisory group meetings and ongoing stakeholder engagement.
Support the development and implementation of prevention messaging, outreach campaigns, and public education initiatives for Massachusetts families and youth-serving organizations.
Coordinate recruitment, registration, logistics, and follow-up for trainings, meetings, and outreach activities.
Support professional trainings and parent mentor initiatives.
Coordinate survey administration, data collection, and project information management to support evaluation.
Collaborate with communications staff to promote project activities through website content, digital communications, and marketing initiatives.
Assist with website redevelopment, including coordination among staff, consultants, and vendors, and support integration of website and data management systems.
Prepare summaries, presentations, reports, and other materials communicating project progress, findings, and recommendations.
Participate in dissemination activities, including presentations, meetings, webinars, and community engagement events.

Benefits

Competitive wages.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account with an annual employer contribution of $1,000–$2,000.
Health Reimbursement Account with an annual contribution of $1,500–$3,000, depending on the medical benefit selected.
$100 reimbursement for an annual physical exam if covered under Klingberg’s medical plans.
Three weeks of vacation.
12 sick days.
12 paid holidays.
Regular staff appreciation activities and events.
Tuition assistance for winter, spring, and summer semesters.
Company-paid life insurance for employees, spouses, and children, and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.
10% tuition discount at educational institutions.
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Referral bonus program.
Monthly mileage reimbursement, as applicable.
Eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.