Community Engagement Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Organization: The Summit Counseling Center

Position Title: Community Engagement Manager

Location: Johns Creek, GA

Reports to: Director of Operations

Since 1990,The Summit Counseling Center (The Summit)has been a trusted community partner; bringing hope, healing, and restoration to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. The Summit provides professional counseling, psychological services, school-based mental health, and community education services utilizing an integrated approach to care for individuals and families – Body, Mind, Spirit, and Relationships.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for strengthening the organization’s presence, partnerships, and visibility within the community. This role leads outreach initiatives, cultivates strategic relationships, and connects community members, partners, and stakeholders with the center’s counseling services and programs. The ideal candidate is a relationship‑builder, strong communicator, and passionate advocate for mental health access.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Outreach & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, nonprofits, faith communities, healthcare providers, employers, and civic organizations.
• Represent the counseling center at community events, health fairs, networking meetings, and partner presentations.
• Develop outreach strategies to increase awareness of services and advance the center’s mission.

Programs & Events

• Coordinate community events, educational workshops, and mental‑health‑awareness activities.

Client & Community Connection

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for individuals and organizations seeking counseling services.
• Provide referral guidance and ensure smooth communication between the public and clinical staff.
• Gather community feedback to support continuous improvement of programs and services.

Data, Reporting & Administration

• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, partnerships, event participation, and engagement outcomes.
• Prepare reports for leadership, grant proposals, and board presentations.
• Assist in meeting grant requirements related to outreach and community involvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, public health, social work, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4+ years of experience in community engagement, outreach, nonprofit work, or relationship management.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and engage diverse communities.
• Passion for mental health advocacy and mission-driven work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• In office and in‑community work requiring occasional evenings or weekends for events.
• Regular local travel to meetings, schools, organizations, and community sites.

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

• Computers and peripheral equipment.
• Microsoft Office 365, Valant EHR and other designated software applications.
• Telephones, copiers, and other office equipment.

JOB CONDITIONS: (SEE EXAMPLES BELOW)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the associate is:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Summary of Company Benefits:

•Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

•Health Savings Account (HSA)

•Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

•403(b) with Company Match

•Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

•Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

•10 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Paid Holiday

•Paid Time Off (PTO)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It should be noted that this position has a Bona-Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) in the area of religion in compliance with U.S. Code Title 29, Chapter 14, Section 623. Since the mission of the Center is to integrate faith and therapy within the counseling process from the point of view of an adherent of Christian faith, the position requires the willingness to perform this service for clients and to demonstrate adherence to Christian faith by evidence of regular participation in and/or leadership within a Christian community of faith.