Community Relations Manager

Position Objective

The Community Relations Manager has responsibility for effectively meeting the community relationship goals and fundraising objectives that advance the mission of Family Life Services, as determined by the Executive Director. The primary areas of responsibility are fundraising, community engagement and media relations for a quickly growing local nonprofit.

Position Responsibilities

1. Develop and submit to the Executive Director for input and approval annual plans for development, grants, events, appeals, church partnerships, donor communication and volunteer recruitment.
2. Execute those plans annually, including creating and coordinating the printing and distribution of newsletters and appeals, and all aspects of donor appreciation.
3. Seek and nurture both new and ongoing partnerships for funding.
4. Educate and interact professionally with the local community, including churches, pastors, community groups, the business community and other non-profits to increase awareness of FLS and its mission.
5. Expand the visibility of the FLS ministry within the community and the media to promote the programs, opportunities, events and services offered.
6. Develop and submit to the Executive Director for input and approval an annual community relations plan, including social media, events, logos, marketing, communications, presentations. Execute this plan.
7. Supervise the Volunteer Coordinator who recruits volunteers to support the implementation of FLS programs, including property maintenance, volunteer appreciation, and ongoing volunteer engagement that aligns with the FLS mission.
8. Supervise Administrative Coordinator and work closely in collaboration regarding donor care.
9. Supervise and collaborate with contractors such as communications specialist and graphic designer.

Other duties, as needed and directed by the Executive Director.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:  office environment and in community.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills Required

1. Three years (preferred) of experience in donor, community relations, fundraising and grant writing
2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
3. Team player, flexible, collaborative
4. Excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking, and writing skills

Spiritual Character Required

1. Committed, mature Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
2. Agree with and be willing to uphold the Mission, Statement of Faith and all policies of Family Life Services.
3. Servant Leader
4. Uphold the Core Values of FLS

Strengths Required

1. Professional in appearance, manner, demeanor and dress.
2. High level of energy and warmth.
3. Self aware, open to correction, emotionally resilient.
4. Empathetic, strives to understand different perspectives.
5. Flexible and comfortable with an ever changing and dynamic program.

Position Benefits

1. 70 hours of PTO per year and paid holidays.
2. Health insurance available.