<p>Overview AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. AARP's Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP's social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security. As the Community Outreach & Volunteer Manager in Utah, you will play a vital role in establishing and strengthening strategic partnerships that drive meaningful community engagement at both the state and local levels. This position involves researching target audiences, developing engagement opportunities aligned with organizational objectives, and ensuring the seamless integration of engagement strategies across various geographies throughout the state and issue areas impacting older adults. You will collaborate with leadership to streamline processes, develop new procedures that enhance efficiency, and support business unit initiatives. Additionally, you will lead volunteer recruitment, retention, management, and engagement efforts while overseeing events and programs that connect with members and advance key organizational priorities. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for fostering impactful relationships and driving engagement initiatives, we invite you to be part of our mission. Responsibilities Provides advice and counsel to cross-functional teams in the implementation of the organization's state and community strategy initiatives including local advocacy, member/public engagement, volunteer management, and communications priorities. Evaluates and adjusts strategy implementation to achieve the organization's local goals nationwide. Assesses state and regional needs and develops and implements training programs as needed. Works with staff, volunteers, members, and other cross-organization teams to achieve the organization's community engagement goals at the state and local levels. Establishes a presence for the organization in targeted communities by engaging multicultural audiences, developing community partnerships, building volunteer capacity, and designing and executing engaging community programs and events. Resolves systemic issues across functions and ensures strong communication within a matrixed business environment. Develops and implements community engagement and communication strategies tailored to target audiences in statewide and local communities. Establishes strategic community partnerships and leverages internal and/or external resources to raise the visibility of the organization within communities. Recruits, trains, develops, and deploys volunteers in accordance with organizational goals. Aligns volunteers' interests with organizational priorities. Supports volunteer needs and designs opportunities to maximize volunteer engagement. Ensures inclusion of volunteer perspectives in strategic planning. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. 5+ years of related experience including community engagement, grassroots organizing and mobilization, coalition building, and volunteer engagement. Experience developing and executing strategies that promote issues related to AARP's social mission. Experience with recruiting, training, engaging, and managing volunteers. Ability to lead and manage multiple projects and issues including developing both short- and long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve success. Must be comfortable using data, data analytics, electronic systems, and all facets of technology, whether existing or emergent. Ability to travel up to 10%. Night and weekend hours as required to meet state office needs. Preferred: Proficiency in Spanish and demonstrated experience engaging with Hispanic/Latino communities, fostering meaningful connections, and culturally responsive outreach. AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time. Additional Requirements Regular and reliable job attendance. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships. Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions. In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Hybrid Work Environment AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories. Compensation and Benefits AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.</p>