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Join to apply for the Community Engagement Specialist role at Canalway Partners6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Community Engagement Specialist role at Canalway PartnersCanalway Partners is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the full-time position of Community Engagement Specialist. The candidate is expected to foster community partnerships, support grant applications & corporate sponsorships, manage and grow a membership base, and build communications campaigns to support those efforts.The Specialist reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with the staff, board and partner organizations. The position is based at Canalway operations in the Warehouse District of Cleveland, OH with limited WFH options.ResponsibilitiesThe Specialist is expected to engage in all aspects of community engagement from establishing & expanding partnerships, communicating with stakeholders, and identifying & supporting opportunities to support Canalway financially.Duties include:Serve as a liaison between Canalway and community partners. Recommend and develop new partnerships and funding opportunities for events, activities, and projects. Build and reinforce Canalway relationships.Draft grant application, monitor activities, and file status reports with funders. Identify grant opportunities and manage yearly grant calendar.Identify and coordinate community outreach activities which may include event tabling.Establish and maintain a vibrant membership base using non-profit best practices. Track and manage appreciation standards for donor base through a CRM tool.Develop annual appreciation events & engagement opportunities for members.Support the Director of Marketing through blog, social media, or newsletter content as necessary.Maximize sponsor support through regular communication channels. May include in-person meetings or attending networking & community events.Attend all special events and perform tasks as necessary. Many events are on weekends and evenings and are scheduled annually.Collaborate with staff and board to execute the goals of the annual work plan. Execute and track goals established in the Resource Development Plan.Other duties as requested by the EDQualities:Strategic, creative thinker who can express complex subjects clearly and imaginatively.Dynamic personality & self-starter who can build relationships with the board, general public, partner organizations and volunteers.Detail-oriented, innovative thinker who can juggle multiple projects and priorities.Technology champion who can use digital tools and databases to help an organization run efficiently. Use data to inform decision-making. Must be comfortable learning new systems and searching out new solutions.Flexible personality with both time and energy, understanding that as a public and community-orientated organization, many events and obligations may occur on evenings, weekends, or on holidays. Work days and hours may adjust accordingly.To qualify for consideration, the ideal candidate should possess:Minimum of 3 years work experience in a related field (e.g. non-profit community relations, communications, grant writing) and a bachelors degree from an accredited university or combined workplace equivalent.Experience, interest or training in environmental or natural sciences, history, outdoor recreation landscapes, or land use planning is beneficial.Experience with non-profits, on either a paid or volunteer basis, is beneficial.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor management CRM databases (such as Little Green Light); familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress.Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required.Applicants may be subject to a background check.Compensation: Base salary between $46,000 - $52,000 dependent on skills and experience. Benefits include employee health care, disability and life insurance, flexible schedule, and generous PTO policy.Application process: Submit cover letter, resume and three writing samples in a single PDF file format to Mera Cardenas, Executive Director, Canalway Partners atmera@canalwaypartners.comTitle your email Community Engagement .Writing samples may include letters (eg donor acknowledgement), newsletter articles, publications, press releases, or grant applications. Links to digital assets such as websites or social media accounts may be included if the applicant was primarily responsible for content. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in the interview process.Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filledSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canalway Partners by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Community Specialist roles.Sr. Specialist - Social Media Content Creation & Community Management (Contract)Cleveland, OH $127,323.00-$165,528.00 4 days agoCase Manager - Community Based (Specialized Recovery Program)Content Creator and Social Media SpecialistCase Manager - Community Based (Specialized Recovery Program)Client Success and Social Media SpecialistBeachwood, OH $38,000.00-$48,000.00 1 day agoDirector of Community Partnerships and EngagementYouth and Young Adult Navigation Specialist (Part-Time)Admn. 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