Organizational Overview

The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation (KGBF) educates and inspires Georgians to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environments. As a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, we support more than 70 local affiliates across Georgia and strive to increase our impact even further by engaging additional communities and individuals in our efforts to end litter, reduce waste, promote recycling, and beautify communities.

Location

The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation office is located in Atlanta, but this position will be entirely remote with travel required in order to meet with communities in southwest Georgia.

Job Summary

The regional engagement manager will play a pivotal role in strengthening KGBF’s relationships with under-resourced communities throughout southwest Georgia. They will be responsible for identifying target areas, building collaborative relationships, and facilitating resource connections to bolster sustainability initiatives relating to tree care and maintenance, litter abatement, and waste reduction. This will directly impact KGBF’s vision of ensuring everyone has access to a clean, green, and beautiful environment. Salary for the position will range from $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year plus benefits.

Job Details

This position is a full-time, salaried position. It is funded through December 31, 2027, and the efforts and contributions of the selected candidate have the potential to pave the way for the sustainability of this position within KGBF beyond the funded timeframe. Their dedication and impact on our community engagement initiatives may lead to the establishment of a sustained role within KGBF.

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Research

• Conduct research to identify under-resourced communities in southwest Georgia that do not currently have a KGBF affiliate
• Identify key contacts within these communities, such as elected officials and other community leaders, with potential interest in promoting the community’s environmental sustainability assets

2. Community Outreach and Relationship Building

• Develop and implement outreach strategies to connect with target communities
• Initiate and foster strong relationships with local leaders and stakeholders
• Facilitate conversations about sustainability assets and goals

3. Resource Facilitation

• Become familiar with resources from KGBF and its partner resources
• Identify and connect communities with resources, services, and support to address their community greening needs, from tree care, plantings, and education to litter abatement and waste reduction
• Provide program resources to support the creation of new KGBF affiliates
• Collaborate with KGBF staff and external partners to ensure resource availability and accessibility

4. Communication and Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between KGBF and target communities, ensuring effective two-way communication
• Collaborate internally to align community engagement efforts with organizational goals

5. Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect and analyze data related to community engagement initiatives
• Prepare reports and share insights with KGBF’s management team

6. Community Empowerment and Capacity Building

• Develop and deliver training or workshops for community members and leaders
• Support community capacity-building efforts

7. Advocacy and Representation

• Advocate for community interests within the organization
• Represent KGBF in community meetings, forums, and external events Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in a related field such as community development or environmental sciences)
• Proven experience in community engagement and outreach
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals and within a team environment
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple community stakeholders
• Strong personal organization and time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for community events
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines with multiple tasks

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter explaining their qualifications and interest in the role, and any relevant references to info@kgbf.org. The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.