Community Engagement Manager

Community Engagement Manager BATON ROUGE, LA Position OverviewThe Community Engagement Manager is a high-energy multi-tasker with dynamic leadership ability who builds coalitions and partnerships. This individual works to build social capital by fostering person-to-person and people-to-place relationships, promote the Baton Rouge Bikeshare Program in the community, and encourage civic engagement in order to build neighborhoods where neighbors want to invest their time and resources to transform their communities. This position has responsibility for outreach functions including resident engagement, community, sponsor and stakeholder partnerships, communications and outreach, and community mobilization that lead to stronger engagement and partnerships within the Baton Rouge community. The position will be responsible for developing the plan to accomplish broader community awareness and engagement, as well as execution on those strategies. The position requires previous leadership in community engagement, marketing and communications, strong public speaking and writing skills, events management, and the ability to recruit, manage, and cultivate volunteer leadership. The ideal individual for this position will be a flexible self-starter, working with a network of engaged and empowered residents in the Baton Rouge community. S/he will make connections between residents to broaden and deepen the community network, support local advocacy, and develop leaders who carry out the work of neighborhood revitalization. The Community Engagement Manager must be an energetic individual with initiative, imagination, strong organizational, strategic and interpersonal skills, and have experience and demonstrated success in working with community residents or related audiences. This position''s success should ultimately result in residents with a deeper engagement and commitment to their community and the Gotcha Powered by Bolt Baton Rouge Bikeshare Program. Responsibilities include: Managing the creation and execution of an overall plan for community outreach and engagement, including raising awareness about the Bikeshare Program, and the development of engagement and partnership pathways for individuals and organizations. Regularly analyzing the local landscape to identify opportunities to grow ridership and promote the program. Representing Bolt in community initiatives and at events that support the Bikeshare Program. Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to ensure key successes in community engagement efforts. Fostering positive and collaborative relationships with community residents, local organizations, businesses, and student organizations. Coordinating and executing key community engagement events. Networking and collaborating with local organizations and community leaders. Qualifications: A Bachelor''s degree in a related field, preferred Prior community organizing, campaign organizing, and/or other forms of constituent building experience (small- and/or large-scale) preferred Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include evenings and weekends, in order to meet the needs of community residents and be present at community functions Excellent communication and organization skills Knowledge of community development issues, and experience working in diverse communities including multiple generations (seniors, youth, working adults), as well as across ethnic and racial communities Strong command of MS Office and Apple tools including Power Point, Excel, Word, Pages, Keynote, and Numbers High energy, initiative, and creativity are desired Valid driver''s license and reliable transportation

Created: 2026-04-04