June 13, 2022
Head of Community
As the non-profit arm of The Whitaker Group, a fast-growing, industry-leading and award-winning retailer, The Whitaker Project is a 501c3 non-profit that seeks to be a change agent through holistic community development and programming. The Head of Community will lead a team of community resources in various regions to create and cultivate innovative programming to meet the needs of diverse and underserved communities.
Responsibilities
- Work with leadership and staff to identify priority areas and create strategic plans based on community needs locally, regionally and nationally
- Manage relationships with corporate partners and other nonprofit and community leaders to identify opportunities and execute programming and events
- Develop and lead a dispersed team of Community resources across various regions
- Work closely with in-house event space managers to execute Community events and programs, where applicable
- Collaborate across organizational channels to ensure community opportunities and impact are integrated into our three retail banners and corporate office
- Effectively manage up, providing status updates and effective reporting to leadership and the Board of Directors
- Assist in order processing as necessary
- Manage budget and measure impact of the Community function
- Travel as needed to Community locations
Skills
- Program Development and/or other non-profit or community development experience
- Excellent problem solving skills, with ability to manage ambiguity, think outside the box and innovate where possible
- Experience leading and managing teams
- Effective multitasking skills, high attention to detail and ability to work and lead with minimal supervision and guidance
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Executive presence and relationship management skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience with MS office, Google Suite
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The Whitaker Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and
are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
