Freedom School Partners - Community Engagement Manager
Smartstartofmeck, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
Position Title: Community Engagement Manager
Reports To: Chief Development Officer
Employment Status: Full-Time/Benefits Eligible
Location: Charlotte, NC
Position Summary The Community Engagement Manager plays a key, hands-on role on the Development team by coordinating and strengthening Freedom School Partners' volunteer and community engagement efforts. This position focuses on day-to-day volunteer management, relationship building, and implementation of engagement strategies that expand organizational capacity and community involvement.
Working closely with program, development, and communications staff, the Community Engagement Manager supports volunteer participation, in-kind contributions, and business engagement while helping advance annual fundraising goals. This role is well-suited for a mission-driven professional with growing experience in volunteer coordination, civic engagement, or nonprofit development who is eager to deepen their skills and make a tangible impact
Key Responsibilities Volunteer Engagement
Evolve and manage FSP's volunteer program, ensuring positive, mission-aligned experiences for scholars, and all stakeholders.
Coordinate volunteer efforts across program sites in partnership with site partners, staff, and faith and business community.
Recruit, orient, schedule, and retain volunteers to meet organizational and programmatic needs.
Maintain volunteer records, applications, and training materials to ensure safety, consistency, and compliance.
Track and report volunteer participation and hours using volunteer management systems, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
Draft volunteer communications, role descriptions, and correspondence in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Manager.
Serve as a welcoming FSP representative at volunteer and community events.
Plan and support annual volunteer appreciation and recognition activities.
Develop and oversee the FSP Teen Board Volunteer Program.
Development
Manage and grow in-kind donations to support programs and special events.
Accurately record and maintain in-kind donor information in fundraising management system, and coordinate acknowledgements with the Philanthropy Manager.
Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with business, civic and affinity volunteer groups.
Partner with the Chief Development Officer and Philanthropy Manager to solicit businesses for annual fundraising event sponsorships.
Support micro-grant research and submissions in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer and grant writer.
Help create pathways that encourage volunteers to deepen engagement, including potential conversion to donors.
Qualifications & Core Competencies
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
3-5 years of experience in volunteer management, community engagement, or nonprofit development.
Familiarity with volunteer management or fundraising databases (Bloomerang preferred but not required).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google suite and project management tools.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Exceptional listening, problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate across diverse stakeholders.
Proactive and results-driven mindset.
Compensation & Benefits
Equity in Pay: Freedom School Partners is committed to equity in every part of our work, including how we compensate our team. We use a transparent, role-based compensation structure that reflects the responsibilities of the role, the experience required, and internal equity across the organization. The starting salary for this role is $58,500. FSP does not negotiate individual salaries to maintain fairness and consistency for all candidates.
Competitive benefits package, including: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick/personal leave; Employer-paid health, life, and AD&D insurance
Application Process Interested applicants should visit www.ascendnps.org/nonprofit-careers/ and submit cover letter and resume for the Freedom School Partners Community Engagement Manager position. Applications are due by February 13, 2026. Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as qualified candidates apply, so early submission is encouraged. Please be aware that we cannot accept inquiry calls.
Who We Are Freedom School Partners is a nonprofit organization that strives to stop summer learning loss by offering opportunities that build children's reading and social-emotional skills. FSP serves our community's most vulnerable children, providing access to a rich summer learning experience in which they maintain or gain reading ability. Freedom Schools are led by college student interns and connect scholars to a broader community that believes in and advocates for them. In addition, FSP engages parents as partners to support scholars' success.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.
Disclaimer The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified
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Reports To: Chief Development Officer
Employment Status: Full-Time/Benefits Eligible
Location: Charlotte, NC
Position Summary The Community Engagement Manager plays a key, hands-on role on the Development team by coordinating and strengthening Freedom School Partners' volunteer and community engagement efforts. This position focuses on day-to-day volunteer management, relationship building, and implementation of engagement strategies that expand organizational capacity and community involvement.
Working closely with program, development, and communications staff, the Community Engagement Manager supports volunteer participation, in-kind contributions, and business engagement while helping advance annual fundraising goals. This role is well-suited for a mission-driven professional with growing experience in volunteer coordination, civic engagement, or nonprofit development who is eager to deepen their skills and make a tangible impact
Key Responsibilities Volunteer Engagement
Evolve and manage FSP's volunteer program, ensuring positive, mission-aligned experiences for scholars, and all stakeholders.
Coordinate volunteer efforts across program sites in partnership with site partners, staff, and faith and business community.
Recruit, orient, schedule, and retain volunteers to meet organizational and programmatic needs.
Maintain volunteer records, applications, and training materials to ensure safety, consistency, and compliance.
Track and report volunteer participation and hours using volunteer management systems, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
Draft volunteer communications, role descriptions, and correspondence in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Manager.
Serve as a welcoming FSP representative at volunteer and community events.
Plan and support annual volunteer appreciation and recognition activities.
Develop and oversee the FSP Teen Board Volunteer Program.
Development
Manage and grow in-kind donations to support programs and special events.
Accurately record and maintain in-kind donor information in fundraising management system, and coordinate acknowledgements with the Philanthropy Manager.
Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with business, civic and affinity volunteer groups.
Partner with the Chief Development Officer and Philanthropy Manager to solicit businesses for annual fundraising event sponsorships.
Support micro-grant research and submissions in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer and grant writer.
Help create pathways that encourage volunteers to deepen engagement, including potential conversion to donors.
Qualifications & Core Competencies
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
3-5 years of experience in volunteer management, community engagement, or nonprofit development.
Familiarity with volunteer management or fundraising databases (Bloomerang preferred but not required).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google suite and project management tools.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Exceptional listening, problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate across diverse stakeholders.
Proactive and results-driven mindset.
Compensation & Benefits
Equity in Pay: Freedom School Partners is committed to equity in every part of our work, including how we compensate our team. We use a transparent, role-based compensation structure that reflects the responsibilities of the role, the experience required, and internal equity across the organization. The starting salary for this role is $58,500. FSP does not negotiate individual salaries to maintain fairness and consistency for all candidates.
Competitive benefits package, including: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick/personal leave; Employer-paid health, life, and AD&D insurance
Application Process Interested applicants should visit www.ascendnps.org/nonprofit-careers/ and submit cover letter and resume for the Freedom School Partners Community Engagement Manager position. Applications are due by February 13, 2026. Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as qualified candidates apply, so early submission is encouraged. Please be aware that we cannot accept inquiry calls.
Who We Are Freedom School Partners is a nonprofit organization that strives to stop summer learning loss by offering opportunities that build children's reading and social-emotional skills. FSP serves our community's most vulnerable children, providing access to a rich summer learning experience in which they maintain or gain reading ability. Freedom Schools are led by college student interns and connect scholars to a broader community that believes in and advocates for them. In addition, FSP engages parents as partners to support scholars' success.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.
Disclaimer The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified
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