Community Engagement Manager Part Time (1533)

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is seeking a talented Community Engagement Manager who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose and Impact: The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for facilitating and coordinating a robust community engagement strategy for Refugee Services, with a particular focus on building relationships with volunteers, local community partners and service providers. This role is responsible for the overall development of new volunteer initiatives and managing LSF-Refugee Services' current volunteer, and co-sponsorship work. Additionally, Community Engagement Manager ensures that volunteer program aligns with LSF' core programs, including the Reception & Placement, Matching Grant, Preferred Communities, and Comprehensive Refugee Services. Essential Functions: Cultivate relationships across diverse communities to provide new opportunities for refugees around housing, education, employment, financial capability, health/mental health, social capital, and permanence that are responsive to their cultures and identities. Facilitate regular community meetings to foster relationship building, collaboration, and promote equitable services for refugees. This includes strengthen relationships with partners, to provide additional volunteer and in-kind support to refugees Develop co-sponsorship and community engagement opportunities with external partners, including foundations and nonprofits working to expand private refugee sponsorship and engagement. Research and map co-sponsorship and private engagement across the state. Provide ongoing input, information, and materials (as requested) that support internal and external communication efforts about programming and opportunities. Serve as an advocate in the community to ensure that the needs of refugees are a priority in the systems designed to support them and the broader community. Conduct outreach, recruitment and screening for volunteers, coaches, trainers, community partners, and mentors. Conduct orientation and pre-service training for volunteers, coaches, trainers, community partners, and mentors. Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers, coaches, and community partners engaged in programming and opportunities. Supervise all volunteers. Ensure volunteers are tracking and reporting their activities. Reassign or terminate volunteers as needed. Conduct performance reviews of volunteers. Maintain database for tracking and scheduling volunteer opportunities. Serve as an ambassador of the Refugee Services by interacting with churches, community groups, potential partners and the media. Organize and implement public events, meetings, open house information sessions, etc. Organize volunteer appreciation events and other recognition efforts. Coordinate, present, and participate at Quarterly Community Consultations as required by the Bureau of population and Migration. Performs such other duties as may be assigned. Other Functions: The duties above are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described above. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Also required: Successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check and drug screening prior to hiring. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field in combination with 3-5 year of relevant work experience with social service volunteer management programs. Experience: Three to five years of experience with social service volunteer management programs. Non-profit experience helpful. Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area. Skills: Knowledge of and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Knowledge of internet-based database, email to scan and transmit data. Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to speak before groups of individuals. Ability to write reports and business correspondence Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to produce and interpret graphs, charts, spreadsheets and other mathematical reports. Ability to follow established procedures. Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Ability to be available for weekend and evening meetings as well as social and community events. Ability to manage numerous tasks, possess good organizational skills, communicate effectively with co-workers and the public, and work collaboratively in a team environment. Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail are required and the candidate must be able to meet designated deadlines. Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Principal Accountabilities: Team player with co-workers and central service office staff. Cost effective program operations. Adherence to agency policies and management practices. Effective staff management and leadership. Why work for LSF? LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on background screening requirements please visit: Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-05