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Job Summary: The Vice President of Community Engagement   leads   Connecticut Public's statewide community engagement strategy, building   meaningful   partnerships, expanding audience engagement, and activating Connecticut Public's Public Square as a hub for civic and cultural connection. This role strengthens Connecticut Public’s relationships with organizations, institutions, and communities across the state, creating opportunities for   people  to   engage with ideas, connect across differences, and   p a rticipate   i n civic and cultural life - especially engaging new ,   younger audiences,   c h ildren   a nd families. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Vice President develops strategic collaborations,   community-based   programs, and engagement initiatives that advance Connecticut Public’s mission, expand impact, and support organizational growth .   The role oversees the development of The Public Square as a destination for community gatherings, events, and partnerships that foster connect ion . Strong existing relationships with community  organizations across  the state  strongly  preferred. Essential Functions Partnerships • Builds bridges with external people and organizations  including  community  organizations, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and civic leaders throughout Connecticut -  and exposes them to various internal departments, capabilities,  personalities  and people within the organization. • Convenes community  conversations,  forums , and engagement  opportunities aligned  with our content  and priorities . • Contributes to  statewide  Kids & Families strategy  through partnerships that connect  families to  PBS Kids educational resources  and programs . • Ensures implementation of key activities included in grants supporting engagement projects . • Partners with the CEO to  determine  Connecticut Public priorities in engagement and outreach . The  Pub lic Square • Leads community events model to program the Public Square Project   events space . • Oversees a   multi-year   plan   for community events, partnerships, and revenue generating opportunities . • Oversee s   the creation and execution of events that position   The   Pub lic Square as a vibrant gathering place for civic and cultural engagement. New Audience Engagement • Collaborates on initiatives to reach underrepresented communities including Latino communities, for the Somos CT initiative. • Develops engagement opportunities that specifically resonate with younger audiences, historically underrepresented communities, and children/families. • Evolve s   and grow s   community engagement strategy to build awareness and relationships   with audiences across Connecticut . • In collaboration,   work s   with   intradepartmental teams   to offer pro gram   development   insights/advice. Responsibilities • P rogram s   community events for CT Public and   attract s   new partners to co-host events . • Builds pathways from in-person experiences to deeper relationships and membership. • Connects community organizations to   PBS   screening opportunities and resources . • Develop s  engagement strategies that expand Connecticut Public’s reach and deepen relationships with priority growth audiences. • Ensures strategy supports all depts  company-wide (Content, Development, Marketing, Underwriting, Membership, Operations, Finance) .   Identifies  and bu ild s  rel ationships with community , civic, cultural, educational, and  non-profit   organizations  and partners . • Lead s   the activation and programming   of   Connec ticut Public’s   Public Square to drive community engagement and organizational impact. • Oversees engagement and   collaborates with   O perations team to successfully execute community events. • Seeks   and aligns with CT Public revenue priorities . • Works alongside   volunteers   to serve as c ommunity   ambassador. • Other duties as assigned . Key Knowledge,  Skills  and Abilities Knowledge of: • Connecticut-based c ommunity organizations or stakeholders in non-profit or adjacent organizations. • Event management, marketing, and/or project management. • Leading large complex projects, working in a fast-paced  environment  and handling multiple and changing priorities simultaneously. • Microsoft Office  365  applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,  and   Smartsheets . • Navigating complex organizations and making the right connections to drive work forward, while  anticipating  potential shifts in work. Skill In: • Attention-to-detail, scheduling, and strong organizational capabilities. • Community engagement and relationship building. • Effectively communicating and connecting with others interpersonally. • Managing programs, partnerships, budgets, and staff. • Strategic planning and  organizations  leadership. Ability to: • Build authentic relationships with diverse communities and ensure engagement strategies are inclusive,  equitable , and representative of Connecticut's residents . • Define problems, collect data, and  establish  facts  to  anticipate  needs and address issues proactively. • Lead multiple projects concurrently while paying close attention to detail. • Possess a visceral distaste of office gossip and politics, engaging in neither. • Possess initiative and self- motivation, and  work with minimal supervision . • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in diverse situations . • Work in fast-paced environment making smart, fast, solid  dec isions under pressure  and under deadline . Physical Requirements The physical activities of this position include frequent in-person  or virtual  interactions .   IMust be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged  period .   Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading .   The typical physical requirements  are:   medium  work—exerting up to 25lbs of force occasionally and/or up to  25 lbs of force  frequently  and may include climbi ng, pushing, sta nding, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kne eling, s tooping , a nd repetitive motion.   Noise levels may vary depending on the event setting .   Regular statewide travel and evening/weekend event participation are expected. Working Conditions Job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work .   P osition  may be  exposed to adverse environmental conditions , depending on the venue . Travel  within the state of  Connecticut  is   required .     Duties  are routinely performed Monday through Friday between the h ours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00  p.m.   H oweve r ,  af ter- hours  event management and work  is  require d . Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Community Development, Human Services, or a related field AND/OR a minimum of ten (10) years of direct and sustained professional experience in community or family engagement, outreach, convening, AND/OR any similar combination of education and experience.