Hartford, Connecticut, United States · Hybrid
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 Publ…
Skills: Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, Partnership Building, Event Management, Project Management
Hartford, Connecticut, United States • Hybrid
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Leads the statewide community engagement strategy to build partnerships and activate the Public Square as a hub for civic and cultural connection. Oversees the development of community-based programs and events to expand audience reach, particularly among younger and underrepresented populations.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or a minimum of ten years of professional experience in community or family engagement. Candidates must possess strong relationship-building skills and the ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
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 participate in civic and cultural life - especially engaging new, younger audiences, children and 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 connection.
Strong existing relationships with community organizations across the state strongly preferred.
Essential Functions
Partnerships
The Public Square
New Audience Engagement
Responsibilities
Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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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 25lbs of force frequently and may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and 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. Position 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 hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. However, after-hours event management and work is required.
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.
Media for the Curious
Connecticut Public is our state's only state-wide public media station. We serve nearly one million citizens each month through Connecticut Public Radio (an NPR affiliate station) and Connecticut Public Television (a PBS affiliate station), as well as through our many digital and online platforms. Through our mission to inform, educate and inspire the people of Connecticut, we connect people of all ages to high quality journalism, storytelling, education and experiences, and amplify the voices of our diverse communities. Connecticut Public is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with an $22 million annual budget, funded primarily through community support from individuals, foundations and corporate sponsors. In addition to highly trusted PBS and NPR programming, Connecticut Public also produces award-winning local news, public affairs and entertainment programming that covers the issues and ideas most relevant to the citizens of Connecticut, on all platforms. This includes local television documentaries and public affairs programming, highly curated radio and podcast programming including Where We Live, The Colin McEnroe Show, the New England News Collaborative, Seasoned, and Audacious. We also produce engagement events ranging from children’s educational programs to community conversations and other special events.
Offices: 1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105-2411, US
Media for the Curious
Connecticut Public is our state's only state-wide public media station. We serve nearly one million citizens each month through Connecticut Public Radio (an NPR affiliate station) and Connecticut Public Television (a PBS affiliate station), as well as through our many digital and online platforms. Through our mission to inform, educate and inspire the people of Connecticut, we connect people of all ages to high quality journalism, storytelling, education and experiences, and amplify the voices of our diverse communities. Connecticut Public is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with an $22 million annual budget, funded primarily through community support from individuals, foundations and corporate sponsors. In addition to highly trusted PBS and NPR programming, Connecticut Public also produces award-winning local news, public affairs and entertainment programming that covers the issues and ideas most relevant to the citizens of Connecticut, on all platforms. This includes local television documentaries and public affairs programming, highly curated radio and podcast programming including Where We Live, The Colin McEnroe Show, the New England News Collaborative, Seasoned, and Audacious. We also produce engagement events ranging from children’s educational programs to community conversations and other special events.
Offices: 1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105-2411, US
