Community Engagement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

NOTE : Applications without a cover letter will not be considered & posting closes 11 / 17 / 2025

Job Title : Community Engagement Manager

Status :    Full-time, non-exempt

Reports To : Director of Development

About The Blue Bench

The Blue Bench is a community of survivors, allies, and advocates working to prevent sexual violence and build a safe and supportive metro Denver. We work collaboratively to provide accessible, survivor-centered support services and empowering education. Our hope is to one day live in a world where sexual assault no longer exists; where there are no more victims, friends and families suffering in its wake. This is what inspires our efforts. And until that day comes, our work is not complete. Inspired by the courage of one another – as survivors, activists, advocates and community leaders, The Blue Bench has helped hundreds of thousands of Denver-area individuals find the courage to move from victim to survivor.

Job Purpose

The Blue Bench seeks a detail-oriented Community Engagement Manager to join our development department. The development department is responsible for raising $2.9M+ annually through individual and institutional contributions, corporate partnerships, fundraising events, and maintaining and strengthening the organization’s relationships with its supporters and members. The manager is primarily responsible for planning, managing, and executing special events, building community relationships, donor stewardship, and providing administrative support to the development department.

The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, creative, focused on providing superior donor stewardship, and has the capacity to maintain elevated levels of integrity and confidentiality. The ideal candidate is also excited about special events and has experience managing event logistics. They bring a high level of emotional stamina and the ability to remain calm and focused, especially during surges of multiple priorities and demands. We believe these skills can be obtained through a variety of ways, both professionally and personally. If you see yourself in this role, please apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• DISCLAIMER : This position is hybrid and requires regular in-person work in Colorado. Applicants must currently reside in or be able to commute to the Denver metro area. Relocation assistance is not provided, and visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Event Coordination (30%)

Coordinate, plan, and execute special fundraising events.

Assist the Director of Development in identifying and securing new corporate sponsors for events.

Manage existing event sponsor relationships.

Implement quarterly fundraising events.

Monitor and adhere to event budget.

Serve as primary liaison between vendors, venues, and third-party partners.

Assist in managing the relationships with existing event sponsors.

Support the communications manager in marketing and promotion for events.

Ensure proper documentation, data collection, and effective budget tracking.

Community Relations (30%)

Assist interested community members in launching third-party fundraising events. Support third-party fundraising events.

Assist the director in the implementation of fundraising campaigns.

Assist donors in making gifts, starting recurring donation schedules, issuing refunds, updating bank and contact information, and providing documentation for tax receipts and matching gifts.

Coordinate charitable giving programs, including workplace giving (e.g. United Way).

Assist staff across the organization with supply drives / donation of program supplies.

Other development and programmatic duties as assigned.

Assist in promoting Colorado Gives Day to increase fundraising efforts and meet end-of-year giving fundraising goals.

Donors Database Management (20%)

Research and compile actionable data on mid-level and major donors to assist in fundraising efforts.

Program Management and Development (10%)

Oversee outreach to current and new partners of The Blue Bench’s Safe Bars and SHIELD (Sexual Harassment Intervention, Education, and Leadership Development) community education programs.

Facilitate The Blue Bench’s SHIELD program with community partners, including businesses, corporations, non-profits, and other workplaces in the Denver Metro area.

Deliver engaging and culturally relevant community education trainings to diverse audiences across the Denver Metro area.

Publicly represent The Blue Bench in a professional, thoughtful and engaging manner.

Cultivate and maintain positive relationships and effective partnerships with community members, groups and agencies for increased program accessibility.

Life of the Organization (10%)

Fully participate in organizational activities including staff meetings and learning times.

Job Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Committed to advancing The Blue Bench’s values, mission, goals and programs.

Assist staff across the organization with supply drives / donation of program supplies.

Other development and programmatic duties as assigned.

Awareness of, and willingness to engage in, the difficult and transformative work of challenging systems of sexual violence.

1 or more years of experience in event coordination or similar professional experience.

Experience with using a donor database CRM software, like Bloomerang, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software.

A strong, consistent attention to detail, an organized work style, and the ability to follow through on work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision.

Strong customer service skills.

Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to navigate and resolve conflict in a manner that values and respects relationships.

The ability to compose, edit, and proof correspondence and documents.

Poised, optimistic, and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills and a sense of humor.

Proficiency in database management including report generation and analysis, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Able to exercise sound judgment in maintaining confidentiality of donor information.

The ability to work on several projects at various stages of completion.

Flexibility to work non-traditional office hours, including the occasional night, weekend, and a willingness to travel.

Commitment to race and other forms of equity, both internally in our organization and externally in the communities that we serve.

Compensation

This is a full-time non-exempt position, with a salary range of $53,000 - $55,000. Differentials are offered to those who fluently speak (a) language(s) in addition to English and who offer to use this skill to assist the communities The Blue Bench serves.

The Blue Bench is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER : Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

Benefits

The Blue Bench offers a comprehensive benefit package including $300 employer contribution towards fully funded medical plans, paid base dental, paid life insurance and long-term disability, as well as vision, short-term, and supplemental coverage options. We also offer generous paid vacation and sick / wellness time, and paid holiday leave that includes an end of year break between Christmas and New Year’s.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs@thebluebench.org and include “Community Engagement Manager” in the subject line.

NOTE : Applications without a cover letter will not be considered & posting closes 11 / 17 / 2025

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