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Manager, Community Development and Engagement

Company Name: 
Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium
Location:
Miami Gardens, FL
Type of Company:
Sports Team
Position Type:
Full-Time
Contact Name:
n/a
Contact Email:
Date Posted:
January 7, 2026
Anticipated Start Date:
January 14, 2026
Description:

The Manager of Community Development and Engagement for the Miami Dolphins and its related entities is responsible for end-to-end grant operations under the auspices of the Miami Dolphins Foundation, Nat Moore Endowment and Football UNITES (collectively, the “Dolphins Philanthropic and Programmatic Platforms”), budget management, and execution of fundraising strategies. The Senior Manager will also play an important role in representing and advancing the mission of, the organization’s Dolphins Philanthropic and Programmatic Platforms throughout South Florida.The ideal candidate demonstrates:Active listening and authentic engagementPersuasive communication and confidence in high-stakes conversationsResilience and adaptability to overcome challengesIntegrity and trustworthiness in all interactionsLocation:This is a full-time position based on site at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.Responsibilities:Budget for and manage grant and in-kind donation strategy and processes, ensuring timely communication, relationship management, and grant distributionManage the execution of fundraising tactics for the Dolphins Philanthropic and Programmatic Platforms, including events, gameday activations, and campaigns Collaborate across internal teams, community and commercial partners, and beneficiary organizations to maximize impact and mission alignment Work closely with the Vice President of Community Affairs to develop annual fundraising goals and secure new partnershipsTrack and analyze fundraising data throughout the year to evaluate performance and adjust strategies when neededConduct regular analysis of partner grant-funded programs to evaluate impactDevelop annual reports in partnership with the broader Community departmentMaintaining overall Community calendar and monthly recaps

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of community or nonprofit experience is a plusExceptional communication skills including effective public speaking abilitiesDemonstrated passion for creating lasting community impactExperience executing effective fundraising campaigns and eventsHighly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and projects with both internal and external stakeholdersTeam player with strong personnel management, communication, time management and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPointAbility to work nights, weekends and holidays, including attending off-site meetings and eventsSpanish language skills a plus

How to Apply:

Apply through the web: https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883d08bd4f76e018c2733a1631f66&id=8a78839e9b137672019b943b2af834c8&source=LinkedIn&lang=en&sourceId=e70e64b3-7175-4f8d-a03f-cd345facb63e&src=LinkedIn