Community & Employee Engagement Manager

Build Connections. Celebrate People. Strengthen Our Community.

Sample Supports is seeking a Community & Employee Engagement Manager to lead employee engagement initiatives, coordinate agency events, strengthen community relationships, and support organizational growth.

This position plays a key role in creating a positive workplace culture, recognizing and celebrating employees, coordinating meaningful events, and increasing awareness of Sample Supports throughout the communities we serve.

We are looking for an organized, outgoing, and self-motivated professional who enjoys connecting with people, bringing ideas to life, building relationships, and managing multiple initiatives independently.

Culture Index Requirement

To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey . This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Plan and coordinate employee appreciation, recognition, and engagement initiatives, including DSP Week, Host Home Provider Appreciation, employee milestones, and agency celebrations

- Organize client appreciation events, holiday activities, team bonding opportunities, and other agency-wide events

- Coordinate leadership trainings, employee development events, conferences, and retreats

- Manage employee recognition programs, award nominations, and tenure celebrations

- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, referral partners, and professional networks

- Represent Sample Supports at career fairs, disability-specific events, conferences, and community outreach opportunities

- Identify opportunities for community partnerships, advocacy, and organizational growth

- Coordinate charitable initiatives, donations, and community giving programs, including Sample Supports GIVES and the Dream Project

- Support social media, marketing, and promotional activities to increase organizational visibility and engagement

- Assist with recruitment, employee retention, and organizational culture initiatives

- Support program growth and expansion efforts through outreach, relationship development, and referral coordination

- Respond to general agency inquiries and connect individuals with appropriate programs or departments

- Support assigned human resources and operational responsibilities, including unemployment processes and internal investigations

- Develop and maintain organized workflows, event calendars, tracking systems, and communication processes

- Collaborate with leadership and program teams to coordinate initiatives across departments and regions

- Identify creative opportunities to improve employee engagement, community involvement, and organizational processes

- Provide direct care coverage and support to individuals receiving services as needed

- Follow Sample Supports policies and all applicable licensing, funding, and regulatory requirements

- Report suspected mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a mandatory reporter

- Adapt to changing responsibilities based on organizational priorities and operational needs

What You Bring to the Role

You are a personable, creative, and dependable professional who genuinely enjoys bringing people together and creating positive experiences for others. You are comfortable building relationships, initiating conversations, and representing an organization in the community.

You take ownership of your responsibilities, stay organized while managing multiple projects, and follow through without needing constant direction. You are equally comfortable coordinating a large event, connecting with a community partner, supporting an employee initiative, or stepping in to help wherever needed.

Most importantly, you are passionate about recognizing the people who make a difference and strengthening connections between employees, individuals receiving services, and the communities around them.

Qualifications

- Experience in employee engagement, event coordination, community outreach, human services, marketing, or a related field preferred

- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred

- Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills

- Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and execute multiple projects and events

- Creative, proactive, and solution-focused approach to responsibilities

- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employees, community partners, and stakeholders

- Strong attention to detail, time management, and follow-through

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

- Comfortable using technology, social media, and organizational communication and tracking systems

- Flexibility to participate in occasional evening or weekend events and provide direct care coverage as needed

- High School Diploma or GED required

- Must be at least 18 years old due to driving responsibilities

- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

- Ability to transport individuals receiving services when needed

- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position

- Ability to complete and maintain all required training and certifications

Why Join Sample Supports?

- Lead programs that create meaningful employment and community opportunities

- Make a direct impact on individuals, families, employees, and community partners

- Join a collaborative and mission-driven leadership team

- Access continued training and professional-development opportunities

- Help shape growing programs within an innovative organization

- Receive a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Health and Financial Benefits

- Flexible paid time off

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Postpartum wellness package

- Hospital indemnity coverage

- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts

- Monthly employer contribution to dependent care accounts

- Accident and short-term disability insurance

- 100% employer-paid life insurance

- Voluntary term life insurance

- Pet insurance

- Mileage reimbursement

- Cell phone reimbursement

- Discounted cell phone plans

- 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match

Well-Being and Professional Development Benefits

- Employee Assistance Program with free mental health, legal, and financial resources

- Paid professional development and certification opportunities

- Free clinical supervision for qualifying degrees and licenses

- Annual anniversary gifts and celebrations

- Bonus opportunities for all positions

- Dream Project (https://www.samplesupports.com/the-dream-project.html)

- Five- and Ten-Year Anniversary Trips (https://www.samplesupports.com/5-year-trips.html)

- Virtual Sleep Training and Night Nanny Services for Eligible Parents (https://www.nightowlnannycare.com/)

- Weekly meal services for eligible new parents

- Supplemental parental leave pay for qualifying employees

Benefit eligibility may depend on employment status, tenure, and applicable plan requirements.