Community Outreach | Advocacy | Nonprofit | Relationship Building
The Community Relations Manager serves as an ambassador for our organization, connecting with schools, businesses, civic groups, and community leaders while helping elevate advocacy efforts that impact homeless services and policy solutions.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-building, public speaking, and community outreach and wants to play a direct role in increasing awareness, volunteers, and community support for mission-driven work. Perfect for someone early in their career who has experience engaging the community, advocating for change, and building relationships across diverse groups!
Compensation:
From $60,000 annually commensurate with experience
Essential Functions:
- Advocacy & Policy Engagement: Support advocacy efforts related to homeless services and public policy; Help educate community stakeholders about legislation and policies impacting homelessness; Participate in community conversations and initiatives that support equitable solutions
- Relationship Building & Partnerships: Build and maintain partnerships with schools, businesses, faith communities, and local organizations; Cultivate community support through volunteer engagement and donor relationship development; Strengthen community awareness and engagement with the organization’s mission
- Community Engagement & Mission Promotion: Serve as a public-facing ambassador for the organization; Promote volunteer opportunities, fundraising efforts, and community involvement; Share the impact of our work and help connect people to ways they can contribute; Interface with media contacts including television, radio and other print media
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- At least one year of experience in community outreach, advocacy, nonprofit engagement, community organizing, or relationship building
- Experience working with community groups, schools, businesses, or nonprofit organizations
- Aptitude in advocacy, policy issues, and social impact
- Strong communication and public speaking skills
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and engage diverse audiences
Preferred:
- Experience in nonprofit organizations, social services, community engagement, or advocacy initiatives
- Familiarity with homeless services, housing issues, or community-based programs
Expected Hours of Work:
Regular Full-Time classification. General business hours, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization.
IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.
Skills Required
- At least one year of experience in community outreach, advocacy, nonprofit engagement, community organizing, or relationship building
- Experience working with community groups, schools, businesses, or nonprofit organizations
- Aptitude in advocacy, policy issues, and social impact
- Strong communication and public speaking skills
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and engage diverse audiences
- Experience in nonprofit organizations, social services, community engagement, or advocacy initiatives
- Familiarity with homeless services, housing issues, or community-based programs
What We Do
The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Hawai‘i that works to prevent and end homelessness. IHS provides street outreach, emergency and specialty shelters, housing assistance, meals, employment-readiness services and other supportive programs for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness across the state.
