Community Partnerships Liaison

The Heart of Art is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to using the performing arts as a gateway to foster literacy, education, creativity, and community building. We empower children and youth through programs that combine the magic of storytelling with the transformative power of the arts.

The Community Engagement Liaison plays a vital role in expanding The Heart of Art’s reach by cultivating and sustaining meaningful relationships with schools, libraries, community organizations, and local partners.

Working closely with the Chair of Community Engagement & Partnerships, this role ensures that The Heart of Art is not only present in the community, but trusted, visible, and deeply connected.

Purpose of the Role

At The Heart of Art, access is everything. The Community Engagement Liaison ensures that our programs are not just created, but placed where they are needed most and embraced by the communities we serve.

This role exists to:

• Build and maintain strong, mission-aligned partnerships
• Expand access to programming across schools, libraries, and community organizations
• Serve as a bridge between HOA and community stakeholders
• Support outreach, recruitment, and relationship-building efforts

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Relationship Building

• Identify and cultivate partnerships with:
  • Schools and school districts
  • Libraries and literacy organizations
  • Community centers and youth-serving organizations
  • Local nonprofits and arts organizations
• Initiate and maintain consistent communication with partners
• Build trust-based relationships that support long-term collaboration

Program Placement & Expansion

• Support the identification of program sites and opportunities for Get Lit and Stay Lit
• Collaborate with internal leadership to align programming with community needs
• Assist in coordinating logistics for program implementation at partner sites

Community Outreach & Visibility

• Represent The Heart of Art at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities
• Support outreach efforts to increase awareness of programs and services
• Help position HOA as a trusted and visible presence within the community

Student & Family Engagement

• Support recruitment efforts by connecting with:
  • Families
  • Educators
  • Community leaders
• Ensure communication is clear, welcoming, and accessible to diverse audiences

Collaboration with Internal Leadership

• Work closely with the Chair of Community Engagement & Partnerships to:
  • Align outreach strategies
  • Track partnership progress
  • Identify new opportunities for growth
• Provide updates and insights on community needs, feedback, and trends

Data & Relationship Tracking

• Maintain organized records of:
  • Partner organizations
  • Outreach efforts
  • Engagement outcomes
• Support the development of a partnership pipeline and tracking system

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in one or more of the following:
  • Community engagement
  • Partnership development
  • Nonprofit outreach
  • Education or youth programming
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Deep understanding of or connection to the communities being served
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership
• Passion for youth development, literacy, and the arts

Impact of the Role

With a Community Engagement Liaison, The Heart of Art strengthens its ability to:

• Expand access to programs in underserved and high-need communities
• Build sustainable, trust-based partnerships
• Increase visibility and community presence
• Create consistent pipelines for program growth and student engagement

This role ensures that The Heart of Art is not just an organization that serves the community, but one that is known, trusted, and woven into it.