Community Engagement Manager

Job Summary:

Are you a connector? Do you enjoy meeting and talking with people and companies to drive growth and impact? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Engagement Manager to join our team at North Bay Childrens Center. In this role, you will play a crucial part in attracting, recruiting, and marketing the agencys mission to drive enrollment, staffing and community support for our educational programs.

You will work closely with the Development Team, HR and Enrollment teams and prospective community clients to ensure a robust pipeline of candidates and inquiries meets our organizational goals and values.

NBCC expectations for this role:

As NBCC community engagement manager you will work with the public to rally support for NBCC awareness, fundraising, and nonprofit initiatives. In this role, your duties include designing public engagement initiatives to transform communities, overseeing programs and fundraising, and mobilizing teams to support social activities. You also need to be very detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills as well as about 2-5 years of relevant leadership & logistics experience in general.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Strategy Development: Design and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for enrollment, staffing and donors to our programs.
• Outreach and Engagement: Conduct outreach activities, including corporate engagement, attending fairs, educational expos, and community events, to promote NBCC opportunities and engage potential partnerships with prospective individuals and businesses.
• Sales: Through knowledge and sales techniques, generate interest in and build a pipeline of candidates. Ability to sale programs and work with donors.
• Data Management: Track leads, funnel prospective relationships to departments, and generate reports on enrollment metrics and trends.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the admissions team, academic departments, and marketing teams to align recruitment efforts with overall strategic goals.
• Follow-Up: Conduct regular follow-up with prospective applicants and partners within 24 hours to answer questions, address concerns, and encourage decisions.
• Training and Development: Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on industry trends, best practices in recruitment, and changes in educational programs or policies.
• Build Trust and Reliability: Trust is the cornerstone of any strong client relationship. Clients need to feel they can rely on you to deliver on your promises. This involves being realistic about what you can achieve and consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Be Proactive: Do not wait for clients to come to you with issues or needs. Being proactive in sharing innovative ideas and strategies can position you as a valuable partner rather than just a service provider. By implementing these strategies, you can cultivate strong, positive relationships with your clients that not only enhance their experience but also contribute to NBCC business's long-term success.
• Foster Personal Connections: Creating a personal connection can help solidify relationships with clients. This might involve remembering personal details or milestones, which can make interactions feel more genuine and less transactional.
• Open Communication: Establishing clear and open lines of communication from the outset is crucial. This means not only sharing your professional opinions honestly but also ensuring that clients feel heard and valued. Regular updates and check-ins can help reinforce this transparency.
• Maintain a Positive Attitude: Your attitude can greatly influence how clients perceive you and our business. A calm, positive demeanor can instill confidence and encourage clients to engage more openly.
• Building Relationships: Responsible for creating and nurturing positive relationships with clients. This involves understanding their needs, preferences, and concerns to provide personalized service and support.

Human Resources:

• Employee Rights (see Employee Handbook).
• Health screening as required in section 101216(g)
• Tuberculosis test & document as specified in section 101216(g).
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