Community Partnerships Liaison
The Heart of Art, Hyattsville, MD, United States
The Community Engagement Liaison plays a vital role in expanding The Heart of Art's reach by cultivating and sustaining meaningful relationships with schools, libraries, community organizations, and local partners.
Working closely with the Chair of Community Engagement & Partnerships, this role ensures that The Heart of Art is not only present in the community, but trusted, visible, and deeply connected.
Purpose of the Role At The Heart of Art, access is everything. The Community Engagement Liaison ensures that our programs are not just created, but placed where they are needed most and embraced by the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong, mission‑aligned partnerships
Expand access to programming across schools, libraries, and community organizations
Serve as a bridge between HOA and community stakeholders
Support outreach, recruitment, and relationship‑building efforts
Partnership Development & Relationship Building
Identify and cultivate partnerships with
Schools and school districts
Libraries and literacy organizations
Community centers and youth‑serving organizations
Local nonprofits and arts organizations
Initiate and maintain consistent communication with partners
Build trust‑based relationships that support long‑term collaboration
Program Placement & Expansion
Support the identification of program sites and opportunities for Get Lit and Stay Lit
Collaborate with internal leadership to align programming with community needs
Assist in coordinating logistics for program implementation at partner sites
Community Outreach & Visibility
Represent The Heart of Art at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities
Support outreach efforts to increase awareness of programs and services
Help position HOA as a trusted and visible presence within the community
Student & Family Engagement
Support recruitment efforts by connecting with
Families
Educators
Community leaders
Ensure communication is clear, welcoming, and accessible to diverse audiences
Collaboration with Internal Leadership
Work closely with the Chair of Community Engagement & Partnerships to
Align outreach strategies
Track partnership progress
Identify new opportunities for growth
Provide updates and insights on community needs, feedback, and trends
Data & Relationship Tracking
Maintain organized records of
Partner organizations
Outreach efforts
Engagement outcomes
Support the development of a partnership pipeline and tracking system
Ideal Candidate Profile
Background in one or more of the following:
Community engagement
Partnership development
Nonprofit outreach
Education or youth programming
Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
Deep understanding of or connection to the communities being served
Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership
Passion for youth development, literacy, and the arts
Impact of the Role
Expand access to programs in underserved and high‑need communities
Build sustainable, trust‑based partnerships
Increase visibility and community presence
Create consistent pipelines for program growth and student engagement
This role ensures that The Heart of Art is not just an organization that serves the community, but one that is
known, trusted, and woven into it .
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Working closely with the Chair of Community Engagement & Partnerships, this role ensures that The Heart of Art is not only present in the community, but trusted, visible, and deeply connected.
Purpose of the Role At The Heart of Art, access is everything. The Community Engagement Liaison ensures that our programs are not just created, but placed where they are needed most and embraced by the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong, mission‑aligned partnerships
Expand access to programming across schools, libraries, and community organizations
Serve as a bridge between HOA and community stakeholders
Support outreach, recruitment, and relationship‑building efforts
Partnership Development & Relationship Building
Identify and cultivate partnerships with
Schools and school districts
Libraries and literacy organizations
Community centers and youth‑serving organizations
Local nonprofits and arts organizations
Initiate and maintain consistent communication with partners
Build trust‑based relationships that support long‑term collaboration
Program Placement & Expansion
Support the identification of program sites and opportunities for Get Lit and Stay Lit
Collaborate with internal leadership to align programming with community needs
Assist in coordinating logistics for program implementation at partner sites
Community Outreach & Visibility
Represent The Heart of Art at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities
Support outreach efforts to increase awareness of programs and services
Help position HOA as a trusted and visible presence within the community
Student & Family Engagement
Support recruitment efforts by connecting with
Families
Educators
Community leaders
Ensure communication is clear, welcoming, and accessible to diverse audiences
Collaboration with Internal Leadership
Work closely with the Chair of Community Engagement & Partnerships to
Align outreach strategies
Track partnership progress
Identify new opportunities for growth
Provide updates and insights on community needs, feedback, and trends
Data & Relationship Tracking
Maintain organized records of
Partner organizations
Outreach efforts
Engagement outcomes
Support the development of a partnership pipeline and tracking system
Ideal Candidate Profile
Background in one or more of the following:
Community engagement
Partnership development
Nonprofit outreach
Education or youth programming
Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
Deep understanding of or connection to the communities being served
Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership
Passion for youth development, literacy, and the arts
Impact of the Role
Expand access to programs in underserved and high‑need communities
Build sustainable, trust‑based partnerships
Increase visibility and community presence
Create consistent pipelines for program growth and student engagement
This role ensures that The Heart of Art is not just an organization that serves the community, but one that is
known, trusted, and woven into it .
#J-18808-Ljbffr