Wages$80,000 - $90,000 annual salary range, depending on qualifications and level of experience
BenefitsNEON is proud to offer an incredibly robust benefits package to employees:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 18 days per year
- 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays and a seasonal paid office closure for a week at the end of each year
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
- Health Savings Account (HSA) fully funded by NEON for individual or family coverage
- NEON pays for basic life insurance with the option for additional employee-paid coverage
- NEON also pays for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and long-term disability insurance
- NEON sponsors a retirement plan with a 6% employer match and immediate vesting.
Because NEON is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary's University, NEON employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary's University:
- Discounted tuition for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)
Job SummaryNEON is hiring a Director of Community Engagement to lead their client and volunteer acquisition, as well as retention strategies under the Community Engagement division. In collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Communication, the position is directly responsible for utilizing effective marketing and communication tools to engage the broader North Minneapolis community in NEON programs and orient potential clients and volunteers to NEON's program and service offerings.
Responsibilities: - Utilize NEON's marketing and communication tools in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Communication to engage the community in NEON programs.
- Participate in and attend high- and low-level community events and opportunities designed to develop effective outreach strategies for NEON (including in-person press, radio, television, etc.).
- Lead multi-level processes related to client and volunteer acquisition and orientation, directing individuals toward NEON in-take and hand-off processes to the Business Development team.
- Create a community engagement survey of community members and businesses.
- Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports per agency and funder guidelines.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the Director of Development, Director of Marketing and Communication, and NEON Spaces to create and implement an evaluation strategy for member acquisition.
- Curate NEON-sponsored events to increase member participation within NEON Spaces.
- Coordinate and facilitate events with community partners to promote, support, and recognize local businesses.
- Act as a direct point of contact for sponsorship inquiries while engaging and informing the community of ongoing sponsorships throughout the year (NEON events, marketplaces, etc.).
- Document program outcomes and ensure accurate data entry within agency systems as required.
- Lead volunteer recruitment and activation strategy (onboard, train, direct).
- Act as point of contact with corporate volunteer partners to complete "matchmaking" tactics aligned with NEON's direct volunteer needs.
What You Bring- A bachelor's degree in a business-related field and/or an equivalent combination of work, entrepreneur, and educational experience.
- Experience working in diverse environments with clients of varying economic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated experience working in or with the BIPOC community.
- Experience with participant and volunteer engagement.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- The ability to manage time effectively and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong training, consulting, and presentation skills.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency, including experience using databases, Microsoft Office applications, and other software systems for data entry, documentation, reporting, and communication.
- An understanding of and experience in developing measurable results.
- The ability to be creative and flexible in responding to changing priorities and emerging needs.
- A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet NEON's driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.
Photography and Videography Participation: As a condition of employment or engagement with NEON, staff members may be photographed or recorded in the course of their work. This includes but is not limited to:
- Professional headshots for NEON's website, reports, or internal directories
- Candid or posed images during events, programs, or community engagements
- Interviews or feature segments for media, promotional videos, or social media
These images and recordings will be used solely to support NEON's mission and enhance public awareness of our work.
