Community Engagement Manager

Community Engagement Manager

Part-Time (30–35 hours/week) | Hybrid | Nonexempt

For more than 40 years, Tri-Lakes Cares has served as a trusted hub where neighbors support one another through connection, compassion, and practical assistance. Through our no-cost Market and a range of supportive programs, we help ensure that individuals and families have access to the resources they need to move toward a healthier, more stable future.

We are committed to creating an environment that is welcoming, steady, and deeply respectful — for neighbors, volunteers, and staff alike.

The Community Engagement Manager plays a central role in generating community-based revenue and in-kind support for Tri-Lakes Cares. This position leads TLC’s signature fundraising events, executes community-based revenue initiatives, and builds strong sponsor and donor relationships that expand TLC’s impact.

Reporting to the Director of Development, this role focuses on event leadership, sponsorship engagement, and campaign execution. Financial reconciliation, gift processing, and database management are handled by Finance/Development Operations, allowing this position to concentrate on revenue-producing activities and relationship building.

Over time, this role is expected to strengthen long-term relationships with sponsors, community partners, and donors in ways that support steady growth in net event revenue and consistently high-quality event experiences.

This is a part-time, hybrid position based in Monument, CO.

Lead planning and execution of TLC’s major fundraising events, including:

• Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares
• Empty Bowls Dinner & Silent Auction

Responsibilities include:

• Developing event plans and revenue goals
• Building and managing event budgets
• Securing venues and vendor contracts
• Recruiting and stewarding sponsors
• Coordinating participating restaurants and partners
• Overseeing auction planning and activation
• Recruiting, coordinating, and providing day‑of leadership for event volunteers
• Creating clear volunteer roles, expectations, and communication to ensure a positive and organized event experience
• Ensuring strong donor and sponsor experience
• Providing post‑event summaries and revenue insights

This role owns the full lifecycle of event execution, from planning through post‑event stewardship.

• Cultivate and steward event sponsors and business partners
• Partner with board and leadership to strengthen sponsor and donor relationships
• Track sponsor benefits and recognition
• Identify opportunities to strengthen sponsor retention and growth
• Collaborate with Development leadership on donor engagement strategy

Strengthen TLC’s presence and visibility within the Tri‑Lakes community by building and maintaining meaningful external relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying and monitoring local events, fundraisers, and community activities where TLC may participate or serve as a beneficiary partner
• Building relationships with local businesses, schools, civic groups, and community organizations to introduce TLC and explore partnership opportunities for financial contributions, in‑kind donations, and community‑based support
• Representing TLC at chamber events, school activities, civic meetings, and other local gatherings to strengthen visibility and relationships in the community
• Coordinating TLC participation in partnership events and beneficiary opportunities, including materials, volunteers, and follow‑up communication
• Partnering with the Communications Manager to develop clear and compelling sponsorship and partnership materials that reflect TLC’s mission and community impact
• Track and evaluate community partnerships and outreach efforts to inform future engagement
• Ensuring community partners feel appreciated, informed, and connected to TLC’s mission

Coordinate TLC’s participation in annual and community‑driven fundraising efforts, including Empty Stocking Fund, Colorado Gives Day, Colorado Combined Campaign, and other community events, partnerships, and food drives.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing…