Community Engagement Manager

Overview

Founded in 2004, the Fairmount Indigo CDC Collaborative (FICC) (ficcaction.org) is a collaborative made up of three Boston‑based community development corporations (CDCs):
Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, and Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation. FICC's mission is to strengthen vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods united by the Fairmount/Indigo Commuter Rail Line. FICC seeks to advance racial, climate, and health equity and justice in our communities through: increased affordable housing; excellent public transit; pathways to good jobs and financial resilience; sustainability innovations;

expanded green space and opportunities for active living; and vibrant public places. To see these objectives through, FICC organizes local residents, engages in state- and local‑level policy advocacy, and coordinates action with neighborhood partners, public agencies, and other stakeholders.

FICC is a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE (tsne.org).

• Lead virtual and in‑person outreach efforts to connect with residents, tenant associations, and grassroots partners across Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park.
• Use a variety of outreach methods—including phone calls, flyering, door‑knocking, and in‑person canvassing to reach residents who may not be active online.
• Serve as the point person for community engagement events and activities, providing welcoming, equitable spaces and addressing barriers to participation.
• Organize regular community workshops, gatherings, and listening sessions that reflect residents’ priorities and FICC’s mission.
• Represent FICC at community meetings, neighborhood coalitions, and local convenings.
• Gather feedback from community members and stakeholders to refine programs and inform planning.

• Recruit, train, and support residents to participate in policy advocacy and community organizing efforts.
• Coordinate turnout and testimony for public hearings, legislative campaigns, and direct actions.
• Help co‑facilitate resident‑led advocacy groups, ensuring inclusive processes and alignment with FICC’s shared policy priorities.
• Help track key local and state legislation related to climate, health, and environmental justice.

• Plan and execute in‑person and virtual events focused on climate resilience, health equity, and sustainable community development.
• Manage event logistics, promotion, and evaluation, ensuring events are accessible, impactful, and well‑attended.
• Collaborate with the Director of Climate Justice, EDs/CEOs and staff of the member CDCs to align events with strategic goals and community needs.

• Oversee and execute FICC’s social media strategy, including creating and posting engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), Linked In, and Tik Tok.
• Manage FICC’s monthly e‑newsletter and other digital updates.
• Engage with residents and community partners through digital platforms to promote campaigns, events, and storytelling.
• Track engagement metrics and refine strategies to grow FICC’s reach and visibility.

• Support the Director of Climate Justice with program strategy, community engagement planning, and team coordination.
• Contribute to the development and review of work plans, grant proposals, and community‑based programming.
• Participate in organizational learning, planning, and evaluation activities.

• Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals by providing program descriptions, event summaries, and community engagement data.
• Support the Director of Climate Justice in tracking and compiling relevant metrics, resident participation, and impact stories for grant reports and funder updates.
• Maintain organized records of outreach activities, attendance logs, photos, and communications content for internal and external use.
• Provide timely updates and documentation for monthly internal reporting and other shared deliverables.

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