Manager, Community & Corporate Engagement

Reporting to the VP of Development, the Manager, Community & Corporate Engagement will plan, implement and manage community engagement and volunteer programs in support of mission goals and organizational fundraising. As a key member of the Development Team, the individual will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including donors and board members; work with corporate partner sponsors who fund Two Ten grants; support fundraising efforts; work with educational program staff to facilitate awareness and audience engagement initiatives; and collaborate with the Two Ten Communications team to facilitate community outreach.

This is a remote position with quarterly travel required to the corporate office in Waltham, MA, and other travel as needed. Two Ten will consider candidates within a 1.5-hour flight/drive from Boston - Washington D.C./Maryland area north to Maine.

The initial focus of the position will be to develop an effective community engagement strategy and plan special events to engage the Two Ten community, including affinity groups and industry leadership councils, and create and launch new volunteer programs to engage corporate partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage and evaluate strategies for visibility, outreach, and engagement of people, including innovative individual and group volunteering experiences, events and initiatives for year-round strategic engagement of Two Ten community members, corporate partners, and industry-based affinity groups
• Create programming and facilitate content for in-person and virtual events
• Manage implementation of group volunteer experiences that advance community goals and support the goals of corporate partners
• Manage Women in Footwear Industry (WIFI) community, an affinity group for women
• In collaboration with IT, identify and implement system and infrastructure needs to support the growth and long-term sustainability of a corporate volunteer program
• In collaboration with the grant issuing staff, identify opportunities for additional ways to engage corporate and community partners
• In collaboration with marketing and communications staff, plan outreach strategies, develop a comprehensive communications plan for community/corporate partner engagement, and create effective internal and external communications for community/corporate partner engagement and volunteer opportunities
• Define and track KPIs to guide decisions about community events and member engagement
• Evaluate and innovate systems, processes, and engagements to ensure long term success of program, meeting the needs of the community and organization
• All other duties as assigned

Job Type:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Remote work,10% travel required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent applicable professional experience
• 5+ years relevant work experience and proven success preferably in volunteer management, social impact design, corporate community relations, project management, community organizing and/or other related areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated urgency and decision-making ability with individuals at all levels including high-level stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with superb organizational skills
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to anticipate, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
• Technology skills including expertise with Microsoft Office and database management; willingness to learn new applications and identify innovative ways for technology to support organizational objectives
• Strong customer focus in all tasks and activities, even while at times under pressure
• Proven ability to build and maintain solid relationships that enhance internal organizational relations and external community interactions

Two Ten offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental plans (85% employer contribution to premiums), a generous 403(b) employer base contribution, substantial vacation, sick and personal time, company-paid life and disability coverage, and an exciting, collegial work environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter summarizing your relevant experience and a resume. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Two Ten Footwear Foundation is an independent nonprofit serving the American footwear community. We provide emergency relief in times of hardship, crisis or disaster; free financial, legal, or mental health counseling at any time; upskilling grants for professional development; and college scholarships for industry employees and their children. We bring people in footwear together to support each other, promoting a culture of inclusivity and building a resilient workforce. We are the only charitable foundation in the U.S. with this mission. Since our founding in the 1930s, we've brought hope and opportunity to generations of footwear families. Learn more at twoten.org

Two Ten is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects this commitment. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.