Community Engagement Manager
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Non-Profit / Outreach, Youth Development, Volunteer / Humanitarian
REPORTS TO:
Director of Volunteer Recruitment
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
No
FLSA STATUS:
Salary, exempt
LOCATION:
Hybrid with in-office requirement in Nashville, TN
For over 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee has served young people in the Middle TN region. Our work supports our belief that every child has the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and youth (Littles). Through our commitment to quality, innovation, and the passion we have for our work, we develop and sustain positive, life-changing relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of our youth and the adults who mentor them.
Our Mission
is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As noted by our Vision
, we are driven by a future in which all youth achieve their full potential.
what drives us
Our mission is fueled by the values that guide our work every day – relationships, ownership, and evolution. We build strong, trusted relationships that allow us to make a greater impact in our community. We take ownership of our commitments, striving for excellence and continuous improvement. We embrace evolution, approaching challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-focused mindset. Together, these values shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure we deliver on our vision for the youth we serve.
We know teams perform at their highest when they feel supported and that they belong. Each of our team members brings unique perspectives and skills, and we are committed to building a culture where voices are heard, relationships are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN, you will be inspired by talented, dedicated colleagues who will inspire you to do and be your best.
We have created an environment centered on meaningful and supportive connections, where team members are seen and respected not just as employees, but as people.
We are honored to have been selected as one of the Best Company Groups Best Nonprofit Workplaces in 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as being named a 2024
Inclusive Workplace
by the Best Companies Group and COLOR Magazine. We are bigger and better together!
About the Role
Each employee at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee helps extend the agency's mission in particular ways, as outlined in the position description. The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reporting to the Director of Volunteer Recruitment, the Community Engagement Manager plays a key role in expanding the reach and impact of our mission by supporting the development and execution of strategies that drive volunteer inquiries and deepen community connections. This position collaborates across departments to promote and support a variety of volunteer opportunities—from traditional mentoring to one-time engagements like micro-mentoring, speaking events, and mock interviews, with intentions of expanding resources and making connections that lead to agency engagement.
In addition to overseeing the volunteer pipeline, this position is responsible for the planning and execution of community engagement events designed to generate volunteer interest. They will oversee the BBBSMT Ambassadors program and deploy them to community events to increase awareness and recruit new mentors. The Community Engagement Manager also contributes to agency-wide initiatives that enhance volunteer satisfaction and connection, including affinity groups and targeted outreach.
They will have excellent presentation and partnership development skills, with a robust knowledge of the Middle Tennessee corporate, private-sector, community, and philanthropic landscape.
Success in this position requires a team member to be organized, relationship-focused, and energized by both behind-the-scenes systems work and forward-facing community interaction.
- Drive volunteer recruitment and community engagement strategies to increase inquiry volume and expand reach
- Build, manage, and optimize a…
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