Community Engagement Manager | Brilliant Philadelphia

Benefits Eligible
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Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, PTO and paid Holidays

Brilliant Philadelphia is seeking a Community Engagement Manager. The Community Engagement Manager ensures successful implementation and monitoring of Brilliant Philadelphia at a neighborhood hub. This position will oversee daily functions of people and activities in assigned neighborhoods.

• Oversee daily operations, including—but not limited to— neighborhood upkeep, staff scheduling, and participant needs
• Ensure ongoing local program excellence; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals
• Actively engage with Brilliant Philadelphia volunteers, community members, committees, partnering organizations, and funders
• Design and assist with outreach efforts in neighborhood, ensuring successful implementation
• Serve as the Economic Mobility Coach for the Why We Lift partnership
• Complete onboarding and economic mobility coach training program
• Guide community members through goal setting, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Maintain familiarity with each partner organization and programming
• Provide resources and referrals to families within Brilliant Philadelphia
• Represent Brilliant Philadelphia at community meetings
• Identify current trends and neighborhood families’ needs
• Ensure program data is entered into network database(s)
• Participate in training and staff development
• Serve on network committees or work groups
• Provide logistical support with listening sessions and other meetings as needed
• Ensure that caregiver, family, and neighborhood voices are represented in all aspects
• Organize calendar of activities to meet mission goals for the community
• Develop and enforce Brilliant Philadelphia’s performance standards to maintain quality
• Conduct orientation and training for staff and volunteer
• Assist with program development and curriculum implementation
• Oversee communication between organization and caregivers regarding activities and their child’s successes and opportunities
• Ensure that priorities and needs are clearly communicated and represented to stakeholders
• Work to identify and overcome barriers to ensure the Brilliant Philadelphia effort advances
• Ensure that key resources (people, time, materials, funds) are aligned efficiently and effectively
• Drive decisions with scientifically-based data to inspire high performance and adherence to guidelines
• Ensure spaces are clean, well-maintained, and organized following programming and events, including performing light cleaning duties and arranging the area for future use.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience and/or 2 years of experience working in schools or other social service providers
• Strong understanding of business management and leadership principles
• Strong, demonstrated technological proficiency with Google Drive, especially Google Sheets
• One to three years in non-profit or community settings preferred
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and team members around a goal
• Work with minimal up-front guidance and the ability to take ownership of work product
• Candidates familiar with Oak Lane Community preferred

• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals of diverse racial/economic/cultural backgrounds
• Must be able to to lift and move at least 25 pounds
• This position may require evening and/or weekend work
• This position requires the ability to climb stairs and navigate multi-level buildings without elevator access
• Tasks may involve bending, kneeling, and reaching, particularly when setting up for programs, events or engaging with children.
• Local travel required, reliable transportation needed. COVID Vaccinated individuals preferred