Community Manager - Southern Utah

Position Title: Community Manager – Southern Utah

Position Classification: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full or Part-time to be negotiated with candidate.  some evening and weekend hours required.

Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer

Updated: May 2025

Position Summary:

 Want to forge lasting work relationships for a shared cause instead of a profit-driven corporate environment? Come be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, a network of passionate and diverse people united by motivation and commitment to our mission; providing children who are facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better. Grow your career while making a difference and helping future generations.

This position is responsible for community development, fundraising and volunteer recruitment in Southern Utah.  This person will work closely with a local board of volunteers to assist in realizing goals of serving children and raising the necessary funds to make this happen.  The incumbent will work very closely with the State Office in realizing and setting goals according to a strategic plan approved by the BBBSU Board of Directors.

BBBSU Values

Igniting Potential – we prioritize positive youth development and child safety.

Quality and Innovation – We maintain high standards and practice continuous improvement.

Collaboration and Inclusion – We work collectively with families, volunteers staff and community partners to create a community where everyone feels they belong.  We will prioritize youth and family voice in our decision making. 

Community Development Responsibilities – 60% of total time 

• In collaboration with CEO & CDO, build and lead Southern Utah Advisory Board
• Coordinate with Development staff, Southern Utah Advisory Board and committees for annual fundraising activities for the region and agency
• Bowl for Kids’ Sake each spring
• Coordinate Quarterly Fundraising Activities throughout the year
• Manage and Steward local Foundation and Corporate contacts in conjunction with State-wide Fund Development staff
• Manage and Steward local individual donors in conjunction with State-wide Fund Development staff
• Identify and promote re-engagement of volunteers as Bigs, board members, donors and in other volunteer capacities.
• Assist in tracking and completing information for reports to funders
• Create and maintain a high level of involvement in Washington County.  (ex. Chambers of Commerce, professional networking organizations, PTA meetings, collaboration meetings, city council meetings, back to school nights etc.)
• Strategize and implement an outreach and volunteer recruitment plan suitable for the communities served
• Provide oversight to regional and agency-sponsored match activities, providing ongoing opportunities for group interaction and agency affiliation
• Represent BBBSU on community councils as needed

Donation Center Supervision – 25% of total time

• Supervise Driver and ADS staff located in Southern Utah
• Steward current bin location partners and clothing donors
• Seek out and place new bin location partnerships
• Work to establish additional clothing drive partnerships
• Manage logistics of building and vendors for Southern Utah

Program Responsibilities – 15% of total time:  

• Establish Relationships with School District, Elementary and High Schools for the site-based mentoring programs. 
• Collaborate with the regional enrollment and match support team to provide high-level customer service through effective implementation of volunteer and child enrollment, matching, and support in accordance with BBBSA Standards of Practice, the Service Delivery Model, and BBBSU policies.
• Secure opportunities through partnerships match activities to support ongoing volunteer involvement through individualized recognition, annual events, and reengagement strategies.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• # of volunteers recruited per year
• Meet agreed upon budget goals for Bowl for Kids’ Sake and other Fundraising activities
• # of lbs collected for Donation Center

To Apply - please send resume and cover letter to Jill.Sundstrom@bbbsu.org