Job Title: Vice President, Community Engagement

Reports To: EVP, Public Affairs

FLSA: Salaried-Exempt

Objective of this role: To cultivate and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with individuals and organizations throughout Baltimore and the surrounding areas and to advance and expand the Orioles mission and initiatives in the communities we serve. Enhance community presence through senior leadership team engagement on boards/initiative. Oversee the Orioles Foundation and develop fundraising strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish, build and maintain relationships with local and regional partners, community leaders and agencies to support the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the Baltimore Orioles
Manage the Orioles Foundation in its conversion from private to public, and execute strategic plans to enhance the foundation's public presence.
Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure donations from external stakeholders.
Strategize with EVP, Public Affairs and provide recommendations to the senior leadership team on events, campaigns, logistics, staffing, etc. to support the foundation's goals.
Create a donor/donation vision, strategy, and plan to cultivate sustainability in giving which aligns with short and long-term revenue goals
Develop and direct the implementation of a strategic community engagement plan with annual performance measures to increase the visibility of the organization throughout the Orioles territory
Collaborate with the Corporate Partnership team to optimize relationships and generate activation/funding opportunities with team partners
Collaborate with SVP, Community Development and Communications to organize Orioles player and alumni involvement in the community
Devise and implement a plan to further our youth programs in the community
Oversee coordination of all outreach efforts and events, including identifying opportunities to inform and educate multiple constituencies about Orioles activities and the role the Orioles play in improving communities throughout Baltimore region
Oversee and manage the department budget
Manage and mentor a team of community engagement staff members to effectively achieve goals
Other special projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum 7-10 years of management experience

Essential Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

Excellent leadership and communication abilities, with demonstrated strength in convening diverse individuals and groups in a common purpose
Experience coordinating fundraising and generating donations and revenue
Ability to effectively represent the needs, interest and priorities of the organization
Maintain positive working relationships all across the organization
Excellent written and communication skills

DISCLAIMER:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.