Director of Community Relations

The Blind Society is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven individual to serve as our Director of Community Relations. This is a volunteer leadership position responsible for overseeing the organization’s outreach, partnership development, and community engagement efforts to expand visibility, strengthen relationships, and increase overall impact.

This role requires an ongoing commitment of approximately 10 hours per week and offers the opportunity to play a key role in growing the organization’s presence and external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of outreach and community engagement strategies

Identify and pursue opportunities for community involvement and organizational visibility

Build and maintain strategic partnerships with organizations, businesses, and community leaders

Oversee awareness efforts to ensure consistent and mission-aligned messaging

Supervise and support team members within outreach, partnerships, and awareness roles

Monitor engagement efforts and identify opportunities for growth and improvement

Collaborate with leadership to align community relations efforts with organizational goals

Qualifications:

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Experience in outreach, partnerships, community engagement, or related areas preferred

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Passion for supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired

Ability to work independently and follow through on responsibilities

Additional Information:

This is a volunteer leadership position with a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week

This role has the potential for future compensation as the organization grows and funding becomes available

The Director of Community Relations will play a critical role in expanding the organization’s reach, strengthening partnerships, and increasing community impact