About the job

Community Engagement Project Manager

Build Partnerships. Lead Projects. Strengthen Communities.

Location: Fairfax, Virginia (Hybrid)

Position: Full-Time

Salary: $45,000–$52,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a career where you can see the impact of your work every day?

Volunteer Fairfax is seeking an organized, relationship-focused professional to lead community engagement initiatives that strengthen Northern Virginia through volunteerism and service.

No two days are the same. One day you may be planning a volunteer initiative from your home office. The next you may be leading a community improvement project, meeting with nonprofit partners, coordinating a corporate volunteer engagement, or supporting emergency preparedness efforts.

If you enjoy building partnerships, managing projects, solving problems, and making a visible difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

About Volunteer Fairfax

Volunteer Fairfax is the region's center for volunteerism and community engagement, connecting people and organizations to strengthen Northern Virginia through meaningful service.

As Volunteer Fairfax continues to evolve, we are expanding beyond traditional volunteer projects to build innovative partnerships, strengthen nonprofit capacity, mobilize volunteers, support emergency response, and launch new initiatives such as Benefits Bridge.

What You'll Do

Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community and corporate volunteer engagement projects.
Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit organizations, businesses, volunteers, and community partners.
Lead assigned community engagement initiatives, including implementation of Volunteer Fairfax's Benefits Bridge program.
Exercise independent judgment in managing projects, prioritizing resources, solving operational challenges, and recommending process improvements.
Represent Volunteer Fairfax professionally with nonprofit leaders, corporate partners, government agencies, elected officials, volunteers, donors, and the public.
Support Volunteer Fairfax's emergency preparedness efforts while assuming increasing responsibility as community resilience initiatives continue to grow.
Participate in project implementation, including project setup, logistics, transportation of materials, and hands-on volunteer activities when needed.

What We're Looking For

An exceptional project manager and relationship builder.
Organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
Comfortable leading projects while also working alongside volunteers.
A confident communicator who enjoys collaborating with diverse partners.
Self-directed, dependable, and committed to outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, military service, AmeriCorps or other national service, and demonstrated competencies.
CVA credential (or willingness to earn)
Experience leading projects, building partnerships, volunteer engagement initiatives, nonprofit operations, community relations, event management, parks and recreation, education, or a related field.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Professional presence with the ability to confidently represent Volunteer Fairfax.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet Volunteer Fairfax's vehicle insurance eligibility requirements.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to operate Volunteer Fairfax vehicles and rental cargo vans or box trucks.
Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check consistent with applicable law.

Work Environment

Hybrid position with most planning and administrative responsibilities performed remotely.
Minimum one day each week in the Volunteer Fairfax office.
Regular in-person attendance for volunteer projects, meetings, community events, trainings, and emergency response.
Regular travel throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight travel outside the region.

Compensation & Benefits

Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling
Medical and dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Periodic office closures throughout the year that support work-life balance
Professional development opportunities

Why Volunteer Fairfax?

At Volunteer Fairfax, we believe volunteers are essential community infrastructure. Every partnership we build and every volunteer we engage helps strengthen our community.

We are proud to be a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer and value transferable skills gained through military service, AmeriCorps and other national service, volunteer leadership, public service, board service, and community engagement.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. We value transferable skills, diverse experiences, and a genuine commitment to strengthening communities through service.

How to Apply

Please submit:

·A current résumé.
·A cover letter (no more than one page) addressing the following:

1. What interests you most about the Community Engagement Project Manager position and Volunteer Fairfax's mission?

2. Which experiences have best prepared you to build partnerships, lead projects, engage volunteers, and strengthen communities?

3. Why do you believe you would be successful in this role?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.

Join us in building stronger communities through volunteerism, partnership, and civic engagement.

Volunteer Fairfax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable law.

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