Job details
Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000 per year
Community Engagement Manager - Job Summary
The Community Engagement Manager leads outreach, engagement, communications, and media relations to increase awareness of programs, build community partnerships, and expand access to services across Southern Nevada.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop integrated communications and outreach plans.
- Lead proactive outreach to increase program awareness.
- Conduct presentations, workshops, and informational sessions.
- Build and maintain relationships with referral partners and community organizations.
- Coordinate and attend community events and networking opportunities.
- Secure public speaking opportunities to educate and reduce stigma.
- Develop targeted outreach for transitional-aged youth recovery housing program.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings with partners to enhance collaboration.
- Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities.
- Capture and develop content including member success stories and program milestones.
- Manage content for website, social media, newsletters, and outreach materials.
- Collaborate with program staff to ensure accurate messaging.
- Identify and secure media opportunities and maintain media relationships.
- Draft press releases, media advisories, and talking points.
- Track outreach activities, partnerships, referrals, and engagement metrics.
- Support reporting for grants and organizational communications.
- Initiate and manage organizational campaigns and events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, public health, social work, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5 years of experience in community outreach, communications, or public relations, preferably in nonprofit or behavioral health.
- Proficiency with digital media platforms, SEO, content management systems, and basic design/analytics tools.
- Experience building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations and referral partners.
- Strong written communication skills for various media.
- Experience with media relations including drafting press materials and coordinating interviews.
- Public speaking experience with ability to draft talking points and present.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel.
- Knowledge or experience with substance use and mental health impacted individuals.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, public health, social work, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
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About Foundation for Recovery
siteFoundation for Recovery is Nevada's first and only statewide Recovery Community Organization, focused on expanding community support services and empowering local leaders to support addiction recovery and mental health.
What Our Employees Say
- Foundation for Recovery is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by addiction, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact in the community. (forrecovery.org)
- The organization values lived experience, making it an inclusive environment for those in recovery themselves or with personal experience with addiction. (forrecovery.org)
- Foundation for Recovery provides professional development and training opportunities for employees to further their careers in the recovery services field. (forrecovery.org)
Challenges You Might Face
- As a nonprofit, salaries and benefits may be lower compared to corporate or private sector positions. (www.indeed.com)
- Some staff may experience emotional burnout due to the high-intensity nature of working in recovery services. (www.glassdoor.com)
- Funding for programs and positions can be dependent on grants, potentially leading to job instability. (forrecovery.org)