Community Engagement Manager

Company: Rise Against Hunger, Inc
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

Community Engagement Manager, Grand PrairieGeneral InformationJob Title:Community Engagement ManagerLocation:807 S Great SW ParkwayGrand Prairie, TX, 75051United StatesBase Pay:$45000.00 - $50000.00 / YearEmployee Type:FT ExemptRequired Degree:2 Year DegreeManage Others:YesDescriptionWho we areWe are on a mission to end hunger worldwide. We do this by growing the movement, empowering communities through sustainable projects, nourishing lives through critical need programming, and responding to emergencies with aid.Our Community Engagement team is passionate about connecting our mission with organizations and individuals nationwide. Our signature engagements, meal packaging events; are experiences where volunteers come together to package thousands of meals, while having a really good time! We bring the energy of a party and the passion for our mission to our volunteers. We love leaving our events with people raving about ending hunger together.Who you areYou want a career where you are rewarded by creating meaningful change, and doing so through service. You are a proven leader, problem solver and networker with a passion for connecting people to mission and impact. You are comfortable working independently while being collaborative. You are not afraid of selling a great cause and you definitely are not afraid of picking up the phone. You thrive in building relationships with new and existing friends. Flexibility does not scare you and you don't need a 9-5 office environment.Who will we be together?Together we will grow a local market of hunger champions. We will inspire volunteers and donors to come on a hunger ending journey with us. We will celebrate success and take pride in leading our community. We will play a role in the end of chronic undernourishment, and deliver significant impacts to those we serve.What do I need to be able to do?The core function of our Community Engagement team is growing our movement. We do this by fundraising, promoting our engagement opportunities, recruiting passionate champions, and leading scores of volunteers. A primary means of Growing the Movement is through our mobile meal packaging experiences. Volunteers and donors graciously cover all the costs associated with the experience and meals they provide, and we lead a meaningful hands-on event.Some things that will be expected of this position:* Develop and execute a strategy to grow our audience in your local market.* Problem solving. Leading a location and mobile events each have their own challenges, and you will be navigating those.* Lead, and speak in front of large groups of volunteers. We create fun and impactful experiences, and you are in charge of bringing energy and enthusiasm to large groups. Presentation skills are a must.* Drive a large box truck. Move pallets and lift 50 lb bags of rice so that we can package our meals for those we serve. Our work environment is often not climate controlled, and could be in a warehouse, board room, hotel ballroom, school cafeteria, or the back of a box truck on a hot summer day.* Self-start. We have offices all around the country and your manager will likely not be in your community. You need to be able to self-direct and not have tasks dictated to you.* Manage a team. We employ full-time, part-time, and temporary staff. You will be responsible for your team and their success.* Efficiently navigate multiple processes and projects.* Communicate effectively, whether pitching our mission to a new contact or connecting with a veteran employee with a new idea.We are an ever-evolving team that values inclusivity. Our members have a wide range of backgrounds and invite each member to bring their best! The above is what you can likely expect, but does not cover every function you will perform. We look forward to hearing how you will make us better through a thoughtful cover letter describing why you will be a great fit.RequirementsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS* Bachelor's degree or one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database and internet software* Current valid driver's license with a clean driving record with minimum of 7 years of driving; current passport is a plus* Must be able to comply with DOT regulations, including maintaining DOT certifiedPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally up to 75 lbs. and move pallets weighing up to 2500 lbs. utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

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