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About LARC: LARC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We are a passionate team who believe that every individual has the right to live a fulfilling and inclusive life, and we work tirelessly to provide a wide range of services, programs, and resources to help them achieve their goals.
Position Overview: The Community Engagement & Communications Manager plays a key role in advancing LARC’s mission by executing high-impact communications, community engagement, and fundraising initiatives that support the organization’s development strategy.
This position is responsible for translating strategy into action through disciplined execution, proactive coordination, and consistent follow-through. The role requires strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting defined goals and deadlines. Success is measured by quality execution, engagement outcomes, and meaningful contribution to fundraising results.
The Community Engagement & Communications Manager supervises volunteers, interns, and event support staff (as assigned), and works closely with the Executive Director, Director of Advancement, and Program Leadership.
As the Community Engagement & Communications Manager, you’ll build trusted relationships and connect community members with programs, services, and opportunities to participate. You’ll shape clear, engaging communications across media, events, and social platforms, while coordinating outreach projects from planning through follow-up. This role combines community engagement, public relations, marketing, and relationship management to strengthen participation and keep community needs at the center of the work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Fundraising Events & Campaign Execution
- In partnership with the Director of Advancement, manages event execution and logistics, under
- Take significant responsibility for event components, including:
- Event logistics, timelines, and run-of-show coordination
- Auction development, including solicitation, procurement, tracking, presentation, and fulfillment
- Volunteer coordination and on-site event support
- Donor, sponsor, and attendee follow-up after events
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Advancement to ensure events meet revenue, attendance, and engagement goals
- Track assigned event tasks and ensure timely completion of follow-up and stewardship activities
Communications, Marketing & Donor Messaging
- Execute LARC’s communications and marketing plans in alignment with fundraising and engagement strategies
- Develop and manage social media content with clear intent, messaging consistency, and calls to action
- Create content to support:
- Fundraising campaigns and events
- Donor stewardship and recognition
- Community outreach and organizational visibility
- Coordinate marketing activities to ensure timely and consistent communication across social media, email, print, website, and other outreach channels.
- Track and monitor social media performance metrics and provide regular reports and analysis to support organizational goals and decision-making.
- Develop, maintain, and execute an annual marketing and communications calendar that supports fundraising campaigns, events, volunteer engagement, donor stewardship, and community outreach initiatives.
- In collaboration with program staff and organizational leadership, identify, build and maintain a library of client, family, volunteer, and staff stories, testimonials, photographs, and impact narratives for use in fundraising, grant applications, donor stewardship, marketing materials, social media, annual reports, and community engagement efforts.
- Coordinate development and distribution of print and digital materials, including email communications, event collateral, and outreach materials
- Maintain consistent brand voice and messaging across all platforms
Community Engagement & Representation
- Represent LARC professionally at community events, networking opportunities, and partner engagements
- Coordinate tours, presentations, and outreach activities that support donor, volunteer, and community engagement
- Support volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recognition initiatives
- Coordinate volunteer engagement tracking and maintain records related to volunteer recruitment, participation, recognition, and impact.
- Support the intake, documentation, acknowledgment, and stewardship of in-kind donations in accordance with organizational policies and donor recognition practices.
Development Committee & Fundraising Support
- Actively support the Director of Advancement in building and sustaining an engaged Development Committee
- Engage committee members in event promotion, auction procurement, sponsorship outreach, and donor engagement efforts
- Support grant development and stewardship efforts by assisting with storytelling, impact narratives, photography, social media content, and communications that demonstrate outcomes and community impact in coordination with the Director of Advancement and Projects & Grants Manager.
Planning, Accountability & Performance
- Work from defined work plans, timelines, and priorities established in collaboration with the Director of Advancement
- Track engagement metrics, event outcomes, and assigned deliverables and report results as requested
- Meet deadlines consistently and demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Implement feedback, adapt to evolving strategies, and continuously improve performance
- Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to pass a Level 2 background screening with fingerprints. For more information on the background screening, please visit https://crw.flclearinghouse.com.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, fundraising support, or advancement-related roles
- Direct experience supporting fundraising events, donor communications, and engagement initiatives
- Social media management and content creation, including basic photography/video
- Fluency in use of Canva, Constant Contact or similar email platforms, donor CRM, and website CMS
- Demonstrated success managing complex timelines, multiple priorities, and follow-through responsibilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce donor- and community-facing materials
- Ability to work independently within defined strategies while responding constructively to feedback and evolving priorities
- Professional demeanor and confidence representing the organization in donor and community settings
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A valid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record and dependable transportation is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise condition in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
About LARC: LARC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We are a passionate team who believe that every individual has the right to live a fulfilling and inclusive life, and we work tirelessly to provide a wide range of services, programs, and resources to help them achieve their goals.
Position Overview: The Community Engagement & Communications Manager plays a key role in advancing LARC’s mission by executing high-impact communications, community engagement, and fundraising initiatives that support the organization’s development strategy.
This position is responsible for translating strategy into action through disciplined execution, proactive coordination, and consistent follow-through. The role requires strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting defined goals and deadlines. Success is measured by quality execution, engagement outcomes, and meaningful contribution to fundraising results.
The Community Engagement & Communications Manager supervises volunteers, interns, and event support staff (as assigned), and works closely with the Executive Director, Director of Advancement, and Program Leadership.
As the Community Engagement & Communications Manager, you’ll build trusted relationships and connect community members with programs, services, and opportunities to participate. You’ll shape clear, engaging communications across media, events, and social platforms, while coordinating outreach projects from planning through follow-up. This role combines community engagement, public relations, marketing, and relationship management to strengthen participation and keep community needs at the center of the work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Fundraising Events & Campaign Execution
- In partnership with the Director of Advancement, manages event execution and logistics, under
- Take significant responsibility for event components, including:
- Event logistics, timelines, and run-of-show coordination
- Auction development, including solicitation, procurement, tracking, presentation, and fulfillment
- Volunteer coordination and on-site event support
- Donor, sponsor, and attendee follow-up after events
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Advancement to ensure events meet revenue, attendance, and engagement goals
- Track assigned event tasks and ensure timely completion of follow-up and stewardship activities
Communications, Marketing & Donor Messaging
- Execute LARC’s communications and marketing plans in alignment with fundraising and engagement strategies
- Develop and manage social media content with clear intent, messaging consistency, and calls to action
- Create content to support:
- Fundraising campaigns and events
- Donor stewardship and recognition
- Community outreach and organizational visibility
- Coordinate marketing activities to ensure timely and consistent communication across social media, email, print, website, and other outreach channels.
- Track and monitor social media performance metrics and provide regular reports and analysis to support organizational goals and decision-making.
- Develop, maintain, and execute an annual marketing and communications calendar that supports fundraising campaigns, events, volunteer engagement, donor stewardship, and community outreach initiatives.
- In collaboration with program staff and organizational leadership, identify, build and maintain a library of client, family, volunteer, and staff stories, testimonials, photographs, and impact narratives for use in fundraising, grant applications, donor stewardship, marketing materials, social media, annual reports, and community engagement efforts.
- Coordinate development and distribution of print and digital materials, including email communications, event collateral, and outreach materials
- Maintain consistent brand voice and messaging across all platforms
Community Engagement & Representation
- Represent LARC professionally at community events, networking opportunities, and partner engagements
- Coordinate tours, presentations, and outreach activities that support donor, volunteer, and community engagement
- Support volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recognition initiatives
- Coordinate volunteer engagement tracking and maintain records related to volunteer recruitment, participation, recognition, and impact.
- Support the intake, documentation, acknowledgment, and stewardship of in-kind donations in accordance with organizational policies and donor recognition practices.
Development Committee & Fundraising Support
- Actively support the Director of Advancement in building and sustaining an engaged Development Committee
- Engage committee members in event promotion, auction procurement, sponsorship outreach, and donor engagement efforts
- Support grant development and stewardship efforts by assisting with storytelling, impact narratives, photography, social media content, and communications that demonstrate outcomes and community impact in coordination with the Director of Advancement and Projects & Grants Manager.
Planning, Accountability & Performance
- Work from defined work plans, timelines, and priorities established in collaboration with the Director of Advancement
- Track engagement metrics, event outcomes, and assigned deliverables and report results as requested
- Meet deadlines consistently and demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Implement feedback, adapt to evolving strategies, and continuously improve performance
- Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to pass a Level 2 background screening with fingerprints. For more information on the background screening, please visit https://crw.flclearinghouse.com.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, fundraising support, or advancement-related roles
- Direct experience supporting fundraising events, donor communications, and engagement initiatives
- Social media management and content creation, including basic photography/video
- Fluency in use of Canva, Constant Contact or similar email platforms, donor CRM, and website CMS
- Demonstrated success managing complex timelines, multiple priorities, and follow-through responsibilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce donor- and community-facing materials
- Ability to work independently within defined strategies while responding constructively to feedback and evolving priorities
- Professional demeanor and confidence representing the organization in donor and community settings
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A valid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record and dependable transportation is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise condition in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in director of communications and community engagement jobs.
- 7 or more years of communications and community engagement or public affairs experience
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including media relations and public speaking
- Experience building coalitions or partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders
- Proficiency with digital communications tools, social platforms, and content management systems
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
Tips for Your Director of Communications and Community Engagement Job Search
Tailor your resume to dual mandates
This role blends external communications and community-facing work, so your resume needs to show both. Lead with examples where a campaign or initiative had measurable community impact, not just media coverage or press hits.
Quantify community engagement outcomes
Hiring panels for this role want to see more than earned media volume. Show attendance growth at community events, coalition partners added, or public comment participation rates you drove, because those numbers speak directly to the engagement half of the title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of communications and community engagement openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Align your writing samples to the sector
A portfolio that works for a nonprofit will not automatically impress a government agency or a hospital. Pull samples that match the sector you're targeting, whether that's public testimony, community newsletter copy, or crisis communications written for a regulated industry.
Prepare a community listening story for interviews
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you've engaged communities that were skeptical or underserved. Have a specific example ready that shows you listened first, adjusted your approach, and built trust before you built a message.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate title
Many of these roles carry a director title but report to a VP who controls the budget and the community partnerships. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll own the community engagement strategy or execute someone else's, because that shapes what the job actually is.
Director of Communications and Community Engagement Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of communications and community engagements?
The most active employers for director of communications and community engagements right now are LARC, Gilead Sciences, and SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, public health systems, and municipal governments consistently post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many director of communications and community engagement jobs are remote?
About 60% of director of communications and community engagement openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by sector. Roles focused on external media relations and digital content tend to have more remote flexibility, while positions centered on in-person community outreach, public meetings, or government affairs typically require regular on-site presence.
How do you become a director of communications and community engagement?
Most people reach this role by building experience across both communications and community-facing work before seeking a director title. Start in a communications coordinator or public affairs role, then move into positions that add direct community engagement responsibilities such as managing stakeholder events, running public comment processes, or leading coalition partnerships. Demonstrating that you can own both the message and the relationship is what makes candidates competitive for the director level.
Can you get hired as a director of communications and community engagement with little experience?
Getting hired at the director level with limited experience is difficult, but adjacent experience in public affairs, advocacy, or nonprofit program management can make a candidate competitive if it included real communications and stakeholder work. Focusing on organizations that promote from within, targeting newly created roles where the job description is still being shaped, and showing a portfolio of community impact rather than just media output will strengthen your case more than credentials alone.
What does the director of communications and community engagement interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. The first is a screening call with HR focused on background and fit. The second involves a panel interview with the hiring manager and department peers, often covering your communications philosophy and past community engagement work. Many employers then assign a written exercise or presentation before a final round with senior leadership or board members, particularly at nonprofits and government agencies where community trust is central to the role.
Where can I find and apply to director of communications and community engagement jobs?
You can find and apply to director of communications and community engagement jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without having to track postings across multiple sites.
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