Manager of Strategic Engagement

Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center
Harlem, NY
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Job Description

Company Description

The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center, established in 1969, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome life challenges through comprehensive community services delivered in a supportive environment. The Center's highly skilled team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, counselors, and educators, with multilingual professionals fluent in Spanish and French. Licensed by esteemed organizations such as the New York City Department of Health and New York State Office of Mental Health, the Center offers culturally competent care to diverse communities. It remains committed to its mission of fostering individual and family well-being.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Harlem, NY. The Manager of Strategic Engagement will be responsible for leading and coordinating strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement efforts to enhance community impact. Key responsibilities include preparation of engagement materials, designing and managing programs, contact management and tracking, conducting thorough analyses to inform strategy, managing projects, consulting with organizational partners, leadership reporting, effectively communicating strategies and goals to achieve community-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Strong Analytical Skills to evaluate data, trends, and performance metrics.
  • Proven Program Management and Project Management experience to lead and oversee strategic initiatives.
  • Excellent Communication skills to effectively engage stakeholders and articulate goals clearly.
  • Experienced in Consulting and providing strategic insights to influence decision-making.
  • Familiarity with community engagement, nonprofit organizations, or social services is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Social Work, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
  • 2–4 years of relevant experience supporting communications, external engagement, research, or administrative coordination 
  • Ability to thrive in a culturally diverse and collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare professional materials such as presentations, summaries, briefing documents, or written communications