C-16-24 Community Engagement Manager

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s (GPB) is hiring a Community Engagement Manager that will implement events and initiatives based on public media content in communities across the state. Examples include film screenings, panel discussions, workshops, and annual large-scale family events. The Community Engagement Manager will work a hybrid schedule that includes remote and in-office hours. The position will report to the Director of Community Engagement. GPB is a statewide dual licensee comprised of 9 PBS television stations and 20 NPR radio stations that broadcast across the state of Georgia.

Candidate Responsibilities:
• Create community initiatives and events built upon a foundation of locally produced and nationally distributed public media content.
• Plan and execute community events (in-person/virtual/hybrid) at GPB and other venues throughout the state
• Prepare and track funding proposals and donor reports for community engagement initiatives
• Manage project budgets, accounts payable and receivables in coordination with GPB Finance Department
• Collaborate with other GPB departments and appropriate partners to develop and execute comprehensive communication and promotion plan in support of projects and initiatives
• Leverage network and contacts to source speakers and subject matter experts for specific projects
• Serve as a liaison between other GPB departments and community organizations involved with GPB events.
• Plan and execute statewide community events for fundraising, cultivation, and marketing events at GPB including multiple large-scale family events annually
• Prepare event management and post-event impact reports
•Assist with other duties as apparent or assigned.

Candidate Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 plus years of progressive responsibility in nonprofit administration, and any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and organizational proficiency is required.
• Excellent organizational planning and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Methodical and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and resolve challenges creatively
• Foundational knowledge of fundraising and commitment to a culture of philanthropy; working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies, partners, and stakeholders, locally and nationally, and communicate with tact, diplomacy and professionalism while representing GPB
• Must be flexible to work nights/weekends; Periodic travel (in-state) will be required
• A basic understanding of Georgia Public Broadcasting and the mission of public media preferred.

We Offer: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, retirement plans; Pre-tax benefits for health, dental, vision, life, specified illness and accidental insurance; Health and child care spending accounts; Disability insurance; and opportunities for training and professional development.
To Apply: Upload resume, cover letter, list of three references and applicant form on the GPB Job Center located at www.gpb.org/jobs. ONLY Applications submitted through the GPB Job Center with a complete application, resume AND cover letter WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Georgia Public Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.