Community Engagement Director Job at Akron Parks Collaborative, Akron, OH

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  • Akron Parks Collaborative
  • Akron, OH

Job Description

Summary of Position

Akron Parks Collaborative is seeking a collaborative professional to oversee several of our major programs. The community engagement director will report to the Executive Director and will also work with key volunteers and board members. This is a full-time position. Day to day tasks include developing strategies for community engagement, refining program structure, coordinating groups, events and initiatives, and fostering relationships with neighborhood groups and partners to promote the revitalization of neighborhood parks in Akron.

Essential Duties

Support and grow the Akron Parks Challenge, the Park Friends Group program and the volunteer program. Responsibilities will include:

Akron Parks Challenge

Manage the application process

Support and communicate with applicants

Support and communicate with the APC Board in the selection process

Assist in marketing of the Akron Parks Challenge application process

Manage the community engagement process with the Akron Parks Challenge recipients and form a core team with the applicants

Oversee and direct the public life (observational) surveys for each park

Manage and present survey data

Park Friends Group program

Oversee the program including structure and communication

Support each of the 19 current groups in their annual budget and planning process and participate in meetings as needed

Support the formation of new Friends Groups

Manage the newly created Friends Group Steering Committee to organize city wide group gatherings

Volunteer Program

Oversee the program including structure and communication

Track and manage all volunteers and volunteer data

Other

APC social media & eNews content creation

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Nonprofit experience and/or community organizing experience (2 years preferred)

Experience working collaboratively with other organizations and government agencies (preferred)

Skills in:

Verbal, written and interpersonal communication

Computer applications

Collaborative work

Data management

Content creation

Compensation:

$45,000 – $55,000 commensurate with experience

PTO

QSEHRA Health plan

Other Details

Some weekends and evenings required depending on events and programs

To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to bambrisco@akronparks.org

Application Link

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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