Community Engagement Manager
Company: Denver Kids
Location: Denver
Posted on: November 22, 2021
Job Description:
Job Classification: Full Time, Non-ExemptDepartment:
ProgramReports to: Program DirectorAbout Denver Kids, Inc.Denver
Kids, Inc. (DKI) empowers students to positively shape their lives,
successfully complete high school, and pursue post-secondary
options. Created in 1946, our organization partners with Denver
Public Schools to provide students who are under-resourced with
educational counseling. Through long-term, one-on-one
relationships, we offer support in academic development, character
building and social and emotional skills. Over 80% of the students
we serve achieve an on-time high school graduation and more than
90% go on to pursue post-secondary education.Position Summary
Serving Denver Public Schools students who experience the
challenges of higher risk environments, the mission of Denver Kids
is to empower students to positively shape their lives,
successfully complete high school, and pursue post-secondary
options.We rely on the generous donation of time from the community
to volunteer as mentors, as well as deep partnerships with
community organizations. The Community Engagement Program Manager
will oversee organizational partnerships with Denver Kids and
recruit and train mentors and provide overall guidance for the
mentoring program. This person will supervise and collaborate
closely with the Community Partnerships Coordinator.We are seeking
a person to serve as a team-builder and advocate for changes that
grow Denver Kids, Inc.'s impact with the support and direction of
the Program Director.Primary Responsibilities: Program Management
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- Develop and continually evaluate procedures regarding volunteer
recruitment, dismissal, evaluation, etc.
- Monitor volunteer performance through ongoing dialogue with the
Educational SEL Counselor staff
- Maintain appropriate volunteer records to include data entry
and management of Salesforce database
- Create collateral materials, presentations, and other tools to
support volunteer mentor recruitment efforts
- Serve as primary liaison and support Denver Kids' involvement
with MENTOR Colorado
- Support development team and Community Partnerships Coordinator
in securing, engaging and maintaining community partnerships
including corporate and long-time donors
- Supervise 1-3 staff members including the Community
Partnerships CoordinatorVolunteer Mentor Recruitment
- Create and implement an annual volunteer mentor recruitment
plan that will lead to ongoing community engagement and achieve all
volunteer mentor goals
- Identify and attend community and networking events to
represent the mission of Denver Kids and recruit potential mentors
- Promote the mission of Denver Kids through informational
sessions and presentations
- Maintain an updated list of volunteer mentor candidates and
their interests in order to pair them with appropriate students
- Collaborate with the Community Partnerships Coordinator in
volunteer recruitment and related volunteer events as neededMentor
Placement
- Coordinate and oversee a volunteer screening process that
includes interviewing and completion of required paperwork
(application, background checks, reference checks, hard files,
Salesforce records, etc.)
- Coordinate the mentor enrollment and matching sessions
- Regularly update mentor policies and procedures and related
documentation around mentor expectations
- Work with Educational SEL Counselors and Program Managers to
determine student needs and placementMentor Retention
- Work with program directors around evaluation and retention of
our 100+ mentors - using Salesforce database for tracking purposes
- Host mentor appreciation and recruitment events
- Assist with program events and ongoing trainings as
neededVolunteer Training
- Ensure that mentor training is aligned with the overall
strengths based, trauma informed and social, emotional and academic
powered approach and executed with fidelityOther Duties as Assigned
- Non-essential job duties and/or non-related tasks may be
assigned from time to timeQualificationsRequired:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 2-5 years of experience managing staff/volunteers, programs and
processes and at least 1 year of demonstrated experience in the
nonprofit sector
- Experience working with a diverse population and a commitment
to education and youth who are challenged by higher risk
environments
- Demonstrated ability to develop, advance, and sustain positive
relationships
- Interviewing and assessment skills are required. Knowledge of
effective practices a plus
- Experience working with youth and knowledge of Positive Youth
Development and social/emotional learning
- Experience in facilitation and training adults
- Experience with Salesforce or other database preferred
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Valid Colorado Driver's License and reliable transportation and
ability to pass a background check
- Up to date auto insurance with limits of $100/$300/$100 and $5K
in Medical PaymentsWorking Conditions
- Driving to and from schools, events and/or other local entities
as necessary
- Occasional before/after regular working hours; occasional
weekends hours. Regular working hours are M-F 9:00-5:00
- Occasional transportation for student/family according to need
and within DK policiesYou Value
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to assess needs and multi-task
- Thrives in a changing environment focused on continuous
learning and personal development
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work outside of normal school hours and days
- Ability to maintain the rigorous schedule
- Safe and clean driving record
- Ability to lift at least 20 lbsJob Type: Full-timePay:
$51,000.00 - $56,000.00 per yearBenefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement planSchedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to FridayCOVID-19 considerations:Required to be
vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medical or religious
exemption). Required to wear a mask.Work Location:
- Multiple locationsWork Remotely:
- NoWork Location: Multiple Locations
Keywords: Denver Kids, Denver , Community Engagement Manager, Executive , Denver, Colorado
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