Summary
Patrick Henry's Red Hill (Brookneal, VA), a 501-(c)(3), is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to enthusiastically engage the public in events and programs at historic Red Hill and about Quarter Place through in-person relationship-building and highly-personalized communications. At Red Hill, every staff member is a Visitor Center partner, and everyone has a part in development.
Essential Functions
- Develop and manage an engagement strategy plan to promote new and expanded programs, with an emphasis on reaching underrepresented communities, particularly local African Americans.
- Build and strengthen positive relationships with local businesses, community members, church leaders, congregations, schools, and other non-profit and historical sites through in-person meetings and conducting customized tours of Red Hill.
- Maintain a deep awareness of Foundation activities and initiatives, community affairs, and current events to share with the public.
- Study and become well-versed in the complete history of Red Hill.
- Collaborate with staff in developing and implementing inclusive virtual and in-person programs and material that advance the Foundation's mission of education and preservation.
- Work closely with researchers and archaeologists to share discoveries with visitors and the community at large regarding Red Hill and the Quarter Place.
- Collaborate with staff on special projects and events through the planning process, execution, and reporting.
- Provide timely updates regarding progress in community engagement and development relating to set outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4-year Bachelor's degree in History, Business, Project Management, Public Relations, Education, Communications, Behavioral Science, or a similar program.
- Experience in and commitment to community engagement, outreach and inclusion.
- Comfortable with engaging individuals and groups with in-person, face-to-face meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably communicate with audiences of varying demographics over varying platforms.
- Organizational and program management skills gained through experience or in education.
- Strong desire to learn and appreciate the complete history of Red Hill and all who lived and labored at the site over time.
- Self-motivator with the ability to set high expectations and successfully meet deadlines.
- Strong, team-oriented approach.
- Ability to adapt to new environments and a willingness to learn.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability and desire to represent the Foundation with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
- Self-confident and ability to attend off-site events as the sole representative of Red Hill.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Able to lift 20 pounds.
- Able to stand for extended periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a museum or a non-profit environment.
- Experience working in a community engagement/outreach role or capacity.
Salary & Benefits
- $40,000 base salary with health insurance premiums paid by employer and retirement plan match.
- Generous paid time off and sick leave.
- On-site housing is available for relocation.
- Professional Development opportunities.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to ...@redhill.org. Open until filled. For questions, please email Caitlin Olsen, Director of Education & Donor Systems (...@redhill.org).