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MHEC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

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Hiring Timeline*

Applications Open: 12/08/2025

Interviews: January 12-30, 2026

Onboarding: February 16, 2026

* This is a tentative timeline that can shift based on life events and scheduling conflicts. We will begin reviewing applications the week of January 5th and will continue reviewing applications until the role is filled. Not all applicants will be hired.

The Community Engagement Manager serves as the lead connector between MHEC, its member organizations, and the broader community. This role will design and implement engagement strategies that strengthen visibility, participation, and trust in MHEC’s initiatives. The Manager oversees MHEC communications, events, volunteer engagement, and social media presence with support from the MHEC Circles (volunteer based working groups).


    • Community Events & Programming

      • Plan and coordinate MHEC's events and assist its partner organizations with their events

      • Oversee MHEC event logistics, budgets, timelines, and vendor coordination

      • Collaborate with partner organizations

      • Attend other community events and table with marketing materials on behalf of MHEC

      • Lead the MHEC Event Planning Circle through organization, cross collaboration, strategy creation and implementation

      • Closely collaborate with the MHEC Operations Manager and Development Manager to insure cohesion and continuity with MHEC's mission, vision, values and strategic plan

      Communications & Storytelling

      • Lead MHEC’s Social Media & Outreach Circle with a clear, proven strategy to increase engagement and impact

      • Produce and manage newsletters, mailing lists, social media posts, and marketing materials

      • Attend all MHEC Circle meetings and uplift communication requests in alignment with MHEC’s mission, vision, values and collective voice.

      • Manage social media platforms, campaigns, and relationships to amplify MHEC’s impact and promote events.

      • Develop culturally relevant stories, visuals, and digital content in collaboration with member organizations

      Volunteer & Partner Engagement

      • Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and community ambassadors.

      • Build relationships with community partners, sponsors, and civic organizations.

      • Facilitate feedback loops with families, birth workers, and member organizations to inform future event opportunities.

    • 3+ years of experience in community engagement, events, outreach, and communications

    • Proven ability to plan large-scale events and manage teams

    • Strong writing and digital media skills to include content creation

    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

    • Deep alignment with MHEC’s vision for birth justice and racial equity

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

    • A commitment to continued education, innovation and efficiency

    • $75,000 annual salary (Grant Funded)

    • Medical Insurance

    • Dental Insurance

    • Life Insurance 

    • Short-term Disability

    • Long-term Disability (offered)

    • 401K (offered)

    • 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave

    • 10 days PTO

    • 28 organizational-wide vacation days to include 11 federal holidays off

    • Wellness stipends & annual retreat as budget allows

    • Employee Assistance Program


  • The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

    This is a hybrid position based in Austin, TX. We are looking for applicants who live in Central Texas at the time of employment.

    Position is dependent on grant funding.

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