COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION: COMMUNITY & PARTNER SPECIALIST 
 

Location:  Big Thought HQ 

Reports to: Sr. Director, Learning Systems 

Department: Programs & Learning Systems 

Position Type: Full time/Exempt  

Supervision: Yes 

Effective Date: August 2024 

Big Thought is on the move! We are headed to our North Star:

“All Youth in Marginalized Communities

 are equipped to imagine and create their best lives and world.”
 

About the Role:

The Community & Partner Specialist is responsible for the identification, outreach, cultivating and maintaining programmatic partnerships with cultural, educational, and other community-based agencies.
 

What we do – we CREATE GREAT in our employees and most importantly in the youth we serve!

Your talent matters whether it’s at our headquarters or at our school sites – we need your talent, commitment, and a heartfelt belief that every youth deserves the “good stuff” in life skills, mentoring and education regardless of their background.

Big Thought is focused on its purpose.  We get “stuff” done; however, we are not a “stuffy” kind of place to work.

About the Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in both independent and team-based work environments. They should be detail-oriented, consistently complete tasks in a timely manner, and align their work with project goals and deadlines.

What the Role Entails:

• Propose, organize, and execute community engagement strategies, projects, and events  
• Develop, design, and deliver resources and new programs opportunities directly to families  
• Identify key community partners in various communities to foster partner relationships to engage in Big Thought based programs 
• Facilitate community conversations to educate organizations on community outreach 
• Communicate and liaise with other departments for consistency of our brand’s representation 
• Ensure necessary recordkeeping and reporting  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of directly related experience 
• Knowledge of non-profit programming 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively with professional colleagues 

Physical Expectations (not an exhaustive list):

Big Thought jobs are hands on and can be physically demanding.  To perform the duties of these roles successfully, you may regularly be required to: sit, stand, or stare at computer screen for long periods of time; participate in external activities; use various office equipment, some manual; work in environment with loud sounds, multiple distractions, and interruptions; be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures on occasion; maintain emotional control during stressful situations.

BIG THOUGHT ASPIRES TO BE A WORKPLACE OF INCLUSION & EQUITY.  WE VISUALIZE A WORKPLACE THAT PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE.  WE BELIEVE A BASELINE REQUIREMENT TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION IS EVERYONE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT – REGARDLESS THE ISSUE AT HAND. 

Big Thought is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Employees of Big Thought are expected to participate in mission driven activities, meetings, committees, etc. BT is based on a team environment and openness to always “lend a hand” as appropriate to another employee.

All employees are required to adhere to BT policies and procedures.  All employees may expect to perform duties as assigned. In addition, all employees may be assigned “other” duties in the spirit of teamwork.

NOTE: This posting is not an employment agreement or contract.  The CEO and/or designee has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.