Community Engagement Manager - Pontiac

$46,000 - $46,000/Yr

Brilliant Detroit - Pontiac, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Pontiac, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Community Engagement Manager at Brilliant Detroit is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of neighborhood hubs focused on early childhood development. This role involves engaging with community members, managing staff, and ensuring the successful implementation of programs aimed at supporting families and children aged 0-8. The manager will work closely with volunteers, partner organizations, and stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment that promotes school readiness and community support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including 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 the 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 volunteers.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in early childhood education programs.
• Familiarity with community engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of local resources for families.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance