Community Engagement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The application window for this position has an anticipated end date of 08/07/2026 .

Company Overview

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is one of the largest non-profit theatre organizations in the nation, presenting Broadway tours and producing theatre, cabaret, musicals, and innovative, immersive experiences. Through these experiences and alongside our robust Education program, we engage hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

The DCPA’s workforce includes more than 300 employed team members in non-union and union positions (in partnership with seven unions). In addition, we employ hundreds of artists and contractors annually. We have a strong volunteer program which includes more than 300 volunteers.

Our Mission: “We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.”

Culture Statement

For more than 40 years, creativity and community have been the foundation of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ success. As a leading cultural organization in the Rocky Mountain West, we are actively participating in a cultural evolution of belonging and anti-racism. Our commitment to reflect the diversity and priorities of our community — in our workplace, audience and programming — has never been more present.

We believe that the theater can transform us — and be transformed by us. We invite you to be part of our Team.

The Community Engagement Manager supports the building and sustainment of authentic long-standing, mutually beneficial, multi-faceted community connections, relationships and partnerships with the Director of Community Engagement and the Community Engagement team in planning, creating and implementing initiatives in alignment with the overall DCPA organizational strategy to further community connection and impact.
This position will work with internal and external partners and will serve as a community contact, facilitator, event manager, administrative support and project manager of all aspects of Community Engagement programs from initial planning through completion.

• Support the design, implementation and evaluation of community engagement experiences and initiatives to help position the DCPA within the community and with community partners, leading to richer connections and a more community-centered organization
• Cultivate and maintain relationships and support mutually-beneficial collaborations with community organizations and leaders
• Work to build richer community connections through relationship and asset-based change making
• Facilitate and/or coordinate workshops, talkbacks, roundtables, and other community-based conversations
• Coordinate DCPA involvement and participation in collective efforts to support community partners, including participation in festivals and public events
• Participate in neighborhood and community-based collaboratives on behalf of the DCPA and as a liaison within the community
• Initiate ,manage, and support community engagement efforts including community conversations, community events, community asset allocation, talkbacks, lobby experiences, digital communications, and other initiatives aligned with the work of the Community Engagement and Audience Development workgroup.
• Track, maintain, and synthesize community engagement activities, relationships, participation metrics, and follow-up needs through shared database systems to support evaluation, impact measurement, and annual reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal working groups including Marketing, Theatre Company, Broadway and Education and Community Engagement divisions to support community initiatives, communications, reporting, and organizational goals.
• Provide administrative, project management, and reporting support to the Director of Community Engagement, including the preparation of departmental work plans, data reports, presentations, Board materials, and other strategic documents.
• Manage Community Engagement communication channels, including webpage content and the quarterly Community Engagement newsletter, ensuring timely, accurate, and engaging information for community partners and stakeholders.
• Some evening and weekend hours required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous community engagement, community building, community development or community outreach experience required

• Community member with cultural acumen and a knowledge and understanding of the community context within the Denver Metro area.
• Strong time/project management and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate complex ideas simply and succinctly.
• Thoughtful, collaborative, honest communicator.
• Authentic listener.
• Experience in database management and/or program evaluation a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Community Engagement experience within a cultural space a plus.
• Higher Degree or equal professional experience in at least one of the following:
  • Community Engagement/Community Building
  • Communication
  • Sociology
  • Education
  • Performing Arts

Working Conditions

Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends. Must occasionally be able to travel throughout Denver and the major metro area. This position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Direct Reports
None

Compensation
$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 annually

Benefits

Full time positions include the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance

401k Plan with employer contributions

Time off benefits including personal days, sick days, vacation days and 10 paid holidays.

The DCPA is located in Denver, CO and all roles are based at our on-site location: 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204. Some roles at the DCPA may be eligible for hybrid work options. More information is available through the interview process.

The DCPA does not require applicants to disclose age, date of birth or dates of attendance and/or graduation from an educational institution in their application for employment. Applicants may redact these and other applicable dates from their resume, transcript, and any other material that they submit as part of their application for employment.

In order to provide high quality, culturally competent care to our patrons, students, guests and team members, it is of highest importance that our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel welcome and valued.