Friends of the Rail Park is hiring a Community Engagement and Programs Manager! For the full announcement, please see this PDF.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Community Engagement and Programs Manager will advance FRP’s mission by helping to develop and implement the organization’s community engagement and partnership plan and its public programs plan, including its volunteer program. The Manager will focus on grassroots, direct engagement with area community-based organizations, neighbors, volunteers and other interest groups. FRP’s Community Engagement + Programs Committee will provide guidance and support.

The ideal candidate is/has:

• committed to FRP’s vision, mission and values
• entrepreneurial, hands-on, can-do spirit
• skilled at engaging with a wide range of people from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
• minimum three years’ experience in community engagement, community organizing, public programs management, community development, or related fields
• able to work evenings and weekends (Flex time will be provided.)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Community Engagement
2. Cultivate and maintain relationships with community and civic groups, volunteers, and

the general public in neighborhoods immediately surrounding Phase 1 of the Rail Park and along the three-mile stretch b. Represent FRP at meetings/events hosted by community-based groups and in

collaborative partnerships c. Work with the Executive Director and Board to develop the Community Engagement &

Partnership Plan, a systematic approach for building relationships productive partnerships and advancing a shared vision of an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative public space d. Work with the Executive Director and consultants to design and facilitate a highly

participatory and visible design and program charrette for Phase 1 and future phases of the Rail Park, aimed at generating ideas and building consensus among communities of interest about the Rail Park’s physical design and use. e. Work with consultants to develop and disseminate external communications, including the website, e-newsletter, collateral materials, social media, and other communication tools.

2. Public Programs
3. Work closely with the Executive Director, the Department of Parks and Recreation and

community groups to plan the public programs calendar and coordinate public events b. Develop and manage the Volunteer program to support FRP’s park stewardship,

community engagement and public education objectives c. Recruit, train and manage volunteers d. Lead tours for interest groups and the general public

3. Data Gathering, Management and Reporting a. Maintain contacts database b. Gather, maintain and report on data relating to participation in FRP events/activities and to relevant neighborhoods, e.g., community plans, asset maps, surveys, land development records. c. Maintain other relevant data required for grants reporting
4. In collaboration with organizational leadership
5. Manage interns b. Manage consultants for initiatives/projects c. Attend and support FRP monthly Community Engagement + Programs Committee

meetings d. Perform administrative duties as needed

Evening and weekend work required; flex time provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum three years’ experience in community engagement, community organizing, public programs management, community development, or related fields
• Passion for FRP’s mission and its values of diversity, equity and inclusivity
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, can-do spirit, with willingness and ability to contribute to a small start-up organization
• Developed skills in building relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders, including small community-based organizations, large institutions, and public sector agencies/officials, encompassing a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to listen to and synthesize diverse perspectives.
• Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills
• Excellent project management and implementation skills, time management, and organizational skills, including attention to detail and abilities to prioritize assignments, identify sub-tasks and keep multiple projects moving simultaneously
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with websites and social media
• Familiarity with community development issues, e.g., public space management, land development, affordable housing, economic development and/or with the Callowhill/Chinatown North neighborhood
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Language proficiency in Mandarin or Spanish a plus

COMPENSATION

$45,000-$55,000 commensurate with experience; benefits aligned with nonprofit industry standards.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter by Friday, August 10, 5PM, to kevin@therailpark.org. with the subject line: Community Engagement Manager. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.

This profile is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the Community Engagement Manager. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

Friends of the Rail Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer and having a diverse staff is a fundamental principle, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

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Civic Trusts Civic Trusts are comprised of city residents; Civic Trustees who come together in monthly no-blame problem solving sessions.  With support from The Citizens Campaign’s law and policy experts, they work together to develop and advance solutions that leave their communities better than they found them.  Civic Trusts are thriving in Peth Amboy, Trenton, Newark, and Plainfield, NJ where they are successfully advancing evidence-based solutions to major problems as well as beginning to change the political culture to one that is less about blame and finger pointing and more about solving problems

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Qualifications:

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Salary Range:

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