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Community Engagement Manager - Bilingual (Must be fluent in English & Spanish)

Employee Status: Full-Time

Location: Detroit, Michigan - Springwells hub (In-person)

Salary: $46,000/year

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

Reports to: Sr. Community Engagement Manager

Manages: Community Engagement Coordinator

Brilliant Detroit Overview

In 2015 Brilliant Detroit was created to provide a radically new approach to kindergarten readiness in neighborhoods. The idea was to create a unique delivery model in our approach to early childhood development by using underutilized housing stock to create early child and family centers in neighborhoods. Brilliant Detroit homes provide holistic services for kids 0-8 predicated on evidence-based programs around health, family support, and education. Brilliant Detroit was born to create kid success neighborhoods. Today, in each location, neighbors come together for fellowship, activities and learning to assure school readiness, and provide needed support for families.

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities and Duties

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 Detroit volunteers, community members, committees, partnering organizations, and funders
Design and assist with outreach efforts in neighborhood, ensuring successful implementation
Maintain familiarity with each partner organization and programming
Provide resources and referrals to families within Brilliant Detroit
Represent Brilliant Detroit 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 Detroit’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 assure the Brilliant Detroit 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

Qualifications

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

Work Conditions

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

Brilliant Detroit provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brilliant Detroit complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Bilingual Community Engagement Manager - Springwells

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