Community Engagement Manager
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: All Other
Job Description Apply Now
The Community Engagement Manager plays a vital role in fostering strong relationships between organizations and their communities. As a Community Engagement Manager, you will coordinate and execute campaigns across diverse markets, acting as the primary point of contact on the ground to ensure successful delivery of events, fundraising initiatives, and marketing efforts. This position is designed for professionals who excel in building partnerships, managing multifaceted projects, and leading effective local outreach strategies. Community Engagement Managers are instrumental in strengthening the organization’s presence and impact, working closely with stakeholders such as sponsors, donors, volunteers, and media partners.
In this full-time position, the Community Engagement Manager is responsible for planning and managing core events, maintaining consistent communication with partners, and ensuring that all campaign activities are executed to the highest standards. The role requires a proactive approach to project coordination, from tracking deliverables to capturing essential notes and ensuring timely follow-through on all campaign actions. By leveraging your experience in event planning, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach, you will help drive the organization’s mission and secure valuable resources through fundraising and sponsorship activities.
As a Community Engagement Manager, you will use various collaboration tools, spreadsheets, and CRM systems to organize information and streamline communications. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for representing the organization professionally and effectively with external partners. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join an industry-leading organization, contribute to impactful campaigns, and advance your career in community relations and engagement. The organization provides a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth and long-term success.
Community Engagement Manager - Summary- Serve as the primary on-the-ground contact for campaign execution across multiple markets.
- Coordinate and manage core community events and fundraising activities.
- Foster and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including sponsors, donors, volunteers, and media partners.
- Support local marketing and promotional efforts to increase community visibility and engagement.
- Track project actions, capture detailed notes, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Lead the coordination and management of campaigns and events across designated markets, ensuring consistency and high-quality execution.
- Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to support organizational goals.
- Plan, manage, and attend core events, including Showplace and other major community initiatives.
- Support the implementation of local marketing strategies and promotional efforts.
- Track project actions using collaboration tools, maintaining comprehensive documentation for campaign activities.
- Follow up on all deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved.
- Competitive compensation package available for qualified Community Engagement Manager candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and more.
- Access to employee stock ownership programs and life insurance.
- Opportunity to work in an organization recognized for its excellence in staffing and talent engagement.
- Supportive work environment with dedicated engagement management and long-term career development opportunities.
- Proven experience in project coordination, including managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
- Background in event planning, logistics, and on-site execution, with experience in volunteer and vendor coordination.
- Demonstrated fundraising, sponsorship, sales, or relationship management experience, with the ability to engage partners and secure support.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of representing the organization professionally.
- Familiarity with collaboration platforms (such as Teams/Outlook), spreadsheets, task management tools, and CRM systems (e.g., TeamRaiser).
- Driven and organized professional with a passion for community engagement and outreach.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Detail-oriented, with a track record of meeting deadlines and following through on commitments.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Adaptable and proactive, capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.
- This Community Engagement Manager position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while advancing your career with an industry-leading organization.
- The role is full-time and provides comprehensive benefits to support your health and well-being.
- Working as a Community Engagement Manager in Indianapolis, IN, allows you to be part of a vibrant and supportive professional community.
- EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The organization is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, employees may be invited to voluntarily self-identify race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement.
- If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact as a Community Engagement Manager, click the job application button to apply today.