COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois, we are on mission to ensure that every child in the Metro East can graduate high school, with a plan for their future and a mentor whose impact lasts a lifetime.

We are an affiliate of the oldest, largest, and most respected mentoring organization in the county. As a mission driven, performance-based organization we provide high quality and safe 1:1 mentoring services to the most vulnerable children across southwestern Illinois.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois is currently seeking a Community Engagement Manager.

As the Community Engagement Manager, you'll be at the heart of our fundraising and community engagement efforts. You'll plan, organize, and execute exciting events that inspire donors and volunteers alike, creating memorable experiences that highlight the importance of our mission. Your creativity and strategic thinking will drive our fundraising goals and expand our network of supporters.

Come Defend Potential with us!

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you know how to create unforgettable events and spearhead successful fundraising campaigns? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Best-in-Class Benefits:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. A competitive compensation of $42,000- $48,000 annually, depending on experience and extensive benefits package, enhances our commitment to your success. We offer benefits and a company culture that is the best-in-class and includes: 

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available 
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: 8 paid holidays, 5 paid leave days, and accrued vacation days
• Flexible Work Options: Hybrid and flexible schedule
• Additional Work Perks: Unique Professional development opportunities

Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the organization. We strive to provide a collaborative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

What You'll Do:

As the Special Events and Fundraising Manager, you'll be at the heart of our fundraising and community engagement efforts. You'll plan, organize, and execute exciting events that inspire donors and volunteers alike, creating memorable experiences that highlight the importance of our mission. Your creativity and strategic thinking will drive our fundraising goals and expand our network of supporters.

To thrive, you should have, but not required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Human Services, or related field
• 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work well in a team environment and create a teamwork environment by communicating effectively between departments
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Sales Force

Your day-to-day responsibilities as the Community Engagement Manager:

• Event & Raffle Management: Oversee events and raffle fundraisers, including budgeting, vendor negotiations, and goal achievement.
• Marketing & Communications: Develop and distribute marketing content, manage the communications calendar, and produce graphic designs.
• Website Management: Ensure website content aligns with brand standards, improve user experience, and manage SEO and analytics.
• Donor & Volunteer Engagement: Coordinate donor events, manage volunteer committees, and ensure corporate sponsorship stewardship.
• Customer Service: Respond to queries via multiple channels, maintain professionalism, and share stakeholder feedback.

More about BBBS:

As the largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, we make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children between the ages of 6 and 14. Private, corporate, foundation, and individual contributions provide 88% of our revenue base upon which they build programming that meets the needs of each child individually, whether they come from a disadvantaged or single-parent home, live in foster care, have been abused or neglected, or need a consistent friendship. Our programs are proven to keep kids in school, out of trouble, and on the path to post-graduate success.

Change lives, one match at a time! Together, you can make a lasting difference!

If you're excited about creating memorable events and driving impactful fundraising initiatives, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help BBBSIL continue building brighter futures for children. Contact Executive Director, Brianna Anderson, at [email protected] . 

BBBSIL is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are an integral part of our values and mission. We recognize, affirm, and celebrate their stakeholders' diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, and staff. We ensure the opportunity for all voices and perspectives to be heard and honored. In the workplace, we foster an environment where all people can be their best selves. We affirm that every person [regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, marital or veteran status] has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strive to realize the full potential that is within all of us by ensuring that all voices and perspectives are heard and honored.