Description

Community Relations Manager Position (Full-Time) Job Listing 

Location: Norman, OK Start Date: May 2025 
Salary: 40K-55K with experience Reports To: Executive Director

Join a mission that matters.

Loveworks Leadership exists to serve overlooked and underestimated middle school students by developing leaders of character and competence to live purposeful, productive lives. As we grow into our new downtown space, we’re seeking a personable, proactive, and detail-oriented Community Relations Manager who enjoys connecting with people, building genuine relationships, and engaging others in meaningful work. This role will help grow our donor community, strengthen partnerships, and advance the impact of our mission.

About the Role
The Community Relations Manager plays a key role in advancing the mission of Loveworks Leadership by ensuring excellence in fundraising operations, donor engagement, events, and administrative systems. This position blends strategy and execution, helping build the infrastructure that supports both daily programming and long-term growth.

This is a highly relational and detail-oriented role, ideal for someone who thrives on building meaningful connections and bringing ideas to life through strong execution. The right candidate will be both proactive and dependable, with a desire to contribute to a mission-driven team and invest in the development of middle school students.

Ideal Candidate Will Have
    3-5 years of nonprofit experience or relevant experience

    Strong organizational and time management skills

    Attention to detail and systems thinking

    Excellent written and interpersonal communication

    Team-first mindset and willingness to grow

    Event/fundraising experience  

Key Responsibilities 

Development & Fundraising Support
    Enter donations and manage donor CRM/database

    Ensure maintenance of the database of potential, current, and past donors.

    Lead donor recognition and gratitude processes

    Lead capital campaign efforts 

    Cultivate and nurture relationships with current, past, and potential donors.

    Support grants, reporting, and grant calendar maintenance

    Plan and execute fundraising events

    Equip and support staff for fundraising and marketing efforts. 

    Cultivate major gifts. 

    Ensure donor communication systems.

    Cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners.

    Establish in-kind community partnerships that directly benefit the annual budget.

    Develop the Advocacy Board with fundraising initiatives 

Program & Volunteer Support
    Assist with volunteer recruitment and communication

    Lead and work with volunteers to carry out service projects and events

    Participate as a mentoring presence during after-school programming as needed

Facility Oversight
    Coordinate facility use and scheduling

    Liaise with vendors and service providers

    Help develop systems for future venue rentals and building operations

    Ensure a high-quality venue rental experience for customers

Special Projects
    Support organizational improvements and one-time projects

    Collaborate with other staff as needs arise

Administration & Financial Management  
    Support with check deposits, petty cash, and financial systems

    Provide support for organizational communication

Qualifications
    2–4 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit administration, or related field

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Strong organizational and time management skills

    Attention to detail and systems thinking

    Excellent written and interpersonal communication

    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

    Must be reliable, proactive, and solutions-oriented

    Must be able to assist with event or facility setup, including moving tables, lifting bins, or standing for extended periods during events

    Believes in the mission of Loveworks and demonstrates a heart for youth development

Preferred Qualifications: 

    High level of discretion and professionalism, especially when handling financial or donor information

    Event/fundraising experience  

    Experience with donor management platforms  

    Experience in event planning or volunteer coordination

    Experience working in youth-focused or mission-driven organizations

    A relational, servant leader

    Works well under pressure and can manage changing priorities gracefully

    Approaches work with enthusiasm, initiative, and follow-through

Work Schedule
    45+ hours

    Full-time weekly, weekends occasionally

 Evaluation/Review Structure 
In-depth review yearly with the Executive Director, touch base review at the halfway point in the year