Director of Community Engagement

Fort Wayne, Indiana
IDj-40898
Job TypeDirect Hire

Currently seeking a Director of Community Engagement for Junction 36 powered by Indiana Tech, an advanced manufacturing innovation center start-up. In this role, you will work to build new relationships and expand on existing partnerships with regional non-profit, community-based and educational institutions for Junction 36's advanced manufacturing innovation center. Ideal candidates will bring extensive knowledge of the regional non-profit and educational landscape and an ability to develop strategic partnerships to their work to identify and develop programming and services to serve the community via Junction 36. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who embraces the opportunity to help launch the Junction 36 initiative and ensure its sustainability in the years ahead. 
 
Director of Community Engagement Responsibilities:
  • Help define and implement the strategic direction for Junction 36’s non-profit and educational partnerships, including those offered under its Talent Connection and Public Workshop program areas
  • Serve as strategic connector between Junction 36’s mission and the regional and state non-profit and education sectors to build a strong range of relationships
  • Provide design, strategy and facilitation to nurture strong collaborations between Junction 36, its community partners and Indiana Tech, and between Junction 36 partners
  • Work with Executive Director to co-develop and implement plans to expand Junction 36’s non-profit, community and educational partnerships and networks
  • Develop key performance metrics that consistently measure the effectiveness and efficiency of community programs
  • Work with Executive Director, Indiana Tech’s Institutional Advancement team, and partner organizations to identify and pursue funding opportunities including grants and private donor contributions
  • Represent Junction 36 at non-profit and education sector gatherings, to support the work of existing partners and build relationships with new community partners
  • Work with the other members of the Junction 36 team, Indiana Tech academics team, and Indiana Tech corporate partnership team members to identify new collaboration and programming opportunities
  • Conduct periodic research on community issues and organizations to inform programming at Junction 36, with partners and Indiana Tech
  • Design and execute campaigns, communications and events with Junction 36 and Indiana Tech team members that activate community engagement and partnership   
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned 
  • Work with other project related items as needed by Executive Director
  • Maintain updated non-profit, educational and community organization partner and prospect lists
  • Meet performance goals as determined by Junction 36 Executive Director
  • Key criteria include partner meetings, formal service and partnership agreements, non-profit and education memberships and others determined in collaboration with Executive Director

Director of Community Engagement Profile:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 5+ years related work experience
  • Non-profit, education, or community development experience
  • Experience in community development, economic development and/or non-profit leadership preferred
  • Experience with grants, fundraising and development beneficial
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with development and tracking of organizational performance metrics
  • Adept with social media networks to foster and develop relationships
  • Independent drive, willingness and ability to meet goals
  • Sound time management skills
  • Office work conditions
  • Periodic regional travel involved, some overnight stays may be required

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