Director of Community Relations

The Blind Society is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven individual to serve as our Director of Community Relations
. This is a volunteer leadership position responsible for overseeing the organization’s outreach, partnership development, and community engagement efforts to expand visibility, strengthen relationships, and increase overall impact.

This role requires an ongoing commitment of approximately 10 hours per week and offers the opportunity to play a key role in growing the organization’s presence and external partnerships.

• Lead the development and execution of outreach and community engagement strategies
• Identify and pursue opportunities for community involvement and organizational visibility
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with organizations, businesses, and community leaders
• Oversee awareness efforts to ensure consistent and mission-aligned messaging
• Supervise and support team members within outreach, partnerships, and awareness roles
• Monitor engagement efforts and identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Collaborate with leadership to align community relations efforts with organizational goals

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Experience in outreach, partnerships, community engagement, or related areas preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired
• Ability to work independently and follow through on responsibilities

• This is a volunteer leadership position with a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week
• This role has the potential for future compensation as the organization grows and funding becomes available
• The Director of Community Relations will play a critical role in expanding the organization’s reach, strengthening partnerships, and increasing community impact