Business and Community Engagement Strategist

Job Description

Job Description

WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. WEAVE’s vision is When Everyone Acts Violence Ends.

Position Summary  

The Business and Community Engagement Strategist is responsible for leading the growth and advancement of WEAVE's Silence Doesn't Work Here initiative, a signature community engagement program designed to equip businesses and organizations with the knowledge, tools, and commitment needed to recognize, respond, and refer individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. Serving as the strategic lead, this position is responsible for revitalizing the initiative, expanding participation, developing partnership and engagement strategies, and driving its successful implementation and long-term growth throughout the region. 

In addition to leading Silence Doesn't Work Here, the Business and Community Engagement Strategist serves as the key architect of WEAVE’s business and community engagement efforts. This position develops and implements strategies that strengthen community partnerships, expand awareness, increase participation, and deepen support for WEAVE's mission. Working collaboratively with internal teams and community stakeholders, the Strategist helps guide community outreach activities, agency and community events, donation drives, volunteer engagement opportunities, and other initiatives that strengthen WEAVE's visibility and impact. 

The Strategist also serves as the primary staff liaison for WEAVE fundraising events, partnering across departments, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and community organizations to ensure successful engagement and execution. This position identifies opportunities to expand WEAVE's community presence, cultivate strategic partnerships, and create sustainable pathways for businesses and organizations to support survivors and advance WEAVE's mission. 

The successful candidate is a skilled relationship-builder, strategist, and ambassador who excels at cultivating partnerships, strengthening community connections, leading cross-functional initiatives, and generating sustainable community and business support for WEAVE's mission. 

Key Responsibilities  

Silence Doesn't Work Here Program Leadership – 50% 

• Lead the strategic revitalization, implementation, and growth of WEAVE's Silence Doesn't Work Here program 

• Support the development of and maintain participant materials, resource guides, toolkits, follow-up materials, and educational content.  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective and participating organizations.  

• Facilitate and oversee Silence Doesn't Work Here presentations, trainings, and organizational onboarding activities. 

• Develop and implement annual program goals, growth strategies, and performance metrics. 

• Cultivate and steward relationships with participating organizations to increase retention, deepen engagement, and expand collaboration with WEAVE.  

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure program messaging, participant engagement, and recognition activities align with WEAVE's mission and strategic priorities. 

Business Partnerships & Community Engagement -  35% 

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Community Engagement Coordinator and other internal staff, helping align community engagement activities with organizational priorities and goals.  

• Develop and implement strategies that strengthen community engagement activities, including agency and community events, donation drives, volunteer engagement opportunities, and outreach initiatives. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact and internal lead for WEAVE fundraising events, coordinating engagement efforts with sponsors, community partners, volunteers, vendors, and internal stakeholders. 

• Monitor engagement outcomes and community partnership activities, utilizing data and feedback to improve effectiveness and identify growth opportunities. 

• Develop and implement business and community engagement strategies that increase awareness, participation, and long-term support for WEAVE's mission. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to advance WEAVE's mission and strategic goals. 

• Identify, cultivate, and steward sponsorship opportunities that support WEAVE's programs, events, and community engagement initiatives. 

• Regularly represent WEAVE within the business community and at networking, community, and partnership events.  

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for unassigned business partners.