Alliance/Partner Management, Business Development, Campaigns, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Community Support, Cross-Functional, English Language, Government, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Public Administration, Relationship Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Spanish Language, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Columbus, Ohio
POSTED
30+ days ago
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Note: We are targeting candidates based in the Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX markets. Columbus-based hires will primarily work from our home office when not traveling, while Dallas-based hires will work remotely from their home base. Regardless of location, this role requires frequent travel and on-the-ground presence in various markets to support community engagement initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for executing community engagement strategies at the market level, building and maintaining local relationships, and supporting business development efforts. This role works under the direction of the Sr. Director of Community Engagement to implement strategic priorities while serving as a key connector across internal teams and external stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy Execution & Market Research
Execute community engagement strategies defined by the Sr. Director across assigned markets
Conduct market research to identify stakeholders, partnership opportunities, and local market dynamics
Provide market-level insights to inform broader strategy and decision-making
Market Engagement & Relationship Management
Build and maintain relationships with business organizations, community leaders, government entities, and nonprofit partners
Represent the organization at meetings, events, and community forums
Conduct regular market visits to strengthen partnerships and ensure local visibility
Track and manage local partnership pipelines and engagement opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a liaison between Community Engagement, Sales, Development, and Public/Private Partnerships teams
Participate in regular check-ins to share updates on partnerships, campaigns, and market activity
Ensure alignment between community engagement efforts and broader company initiatives
RFP & Business Development Support
Support RFP efforts by providing local insights, identifying partners, and helping secure community support
Assist Sales and Development teams by identifying community-driven opportunities that support revenue and market expansion
Maintain visibility into partnerships and opportunities that align with business goals
Campaign Implementation & Support
Support execution of community-facing campaigns within assigned markets
Ensure campaigns align with partner expectations and company standards
Collaborate with internal teams to gather market insights and partner data that inform campaign performance
Provide qualitative feedback to support reporting and performance evaluation
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public administration, or related field
4–6+ years of experience in community engagement, partnerships, account management, or external affairs
Strong relationship-building and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple markets and execute strategic initiatives
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) preferred
OBM is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive salary/incentive compensation and benefits, 401k match, expense account, free lunch daily, and a fun and fast-paced team-oriented environment.