Community Relations Strategist - Corporate Services (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell

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Compensation

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Location

Kansas City, MO

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Community Relations Strategist helps shape and deliver the Burns & McDonnell Foundation’s community work by managing grant-giving and volunteer programs, evaluating philanthropic requests, and building partnerships. The role also coordinates employee engagement, tracks program outcomes, and works with internal teams to align messaging. It combines end-to-end program stewardship with evaluating how programs and processes can work better.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentationMicrosoft 365Grant Management PlatformsVolunteer Management PlatformsData TrackingProgram Outcome ReportingYouth EducationSTEM OutreachWorkforce DevelopmentEvent Planning

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Related Field4 Years Relevant ExperienceCorporate Philanthropy ExperienceCommunity Relations ExperienceNonprofit Programs ExperienceGrant-Making ExperienceVolunteer Program Management Experience

Full job description

Description

About the Role

The Burns & McDonnell Foundation invests in the communities where our team members live and work, with a focus on inspiring young people to think big about their futures. The Community Relations Strategist helps shape and deliver that work, managing our grant-giving and volunteer programs, evaluating philanthropic requests, and building partnerships that turn Burns & McDonnell know-how into community impact.

This role suits someone who is equally comfortable stewarding a program end to end and stepping back to ask how it could work better.

What You'll Do

Manage the day-to-day administration of the Foundation's grant-giving and volunteer programs, including intake, tracking, reporting, and team member communications.
Review and evaluate internal and external requests for philanthropic support against the Foundation's strategic priorities and corporate guidelines.
Identify and develop partnerships with nonprofits, schools, and community organizations that align with Foundation priorities, prioritizing opportunities for shared, measurable impact.
Design and coordinate team member engagement opportunities that draw on employees' skills and interests, and track participation to inform future programming.
Serve as an internal ambassador for Foundation programs: answer questions, present to teams and leadership, and drive awareness of giving and volunteer offerings.
Track program data and prepare regular reporting on grants awarded, volunteer hours, participation rates, and partnership outcomes.
Continuously improve program processes, systems, and tools, recommending changes that make giving and volunteering easier for team members.
Partner with HR, Corporate Marketing, Corporate Communications, and regional offices to align messaging and amplify Foundation initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all company policies and standards.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, and 4 years of relevant experience.
Experience in corporate philanthropy, community relations, nonprofit programs, grant-making, or volunteer program management.
Demonstrated project management skills: ability to run multiple programs and deadlines at once with attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to groups and leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and comfort learning new systems.

Preferred

Experience with grant or volunteer management platforms.
Experience with data tracking and reporting on program outcomes.
Familiarity with youth education, STEM outreach, or workforce development programs.
Event planning experience.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Marketing/Communications

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 265035

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MJ #COR N/A