ABOUT MIRROR IMAGE ARTS
Mirror Image Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit youth advocacy organization founded in 2008. We utilize Restorative Theatre™ to disrupt the pipeline to prison. Our work is the collective liberation for all. We center our work with youth (ages 5-27), many of whom are dealing with the effects of complex trauma, in underserved and under-resourced areas across Metro Denver. While our primary pursuit is supporting and empowering young people, we recognize we must also support the environments in which they spend much of their time. Therefore, we work in deep partnerships inside education and the youth legal system to ensure all youth experience positive youth development, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care.

Our priorities can be seen through our programs and practices:
1. We employ Theatre Artists who are specifically trained to use Restorative Theatre™ (RT), trauma-informed care/healing-centered engagement, culturally responsive teaching practices, and restorative practices to help young people find their value and potential through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
2. We have 3 distinct programs – Your Voice (RT for Youth Development), Brighter Future (RT for System-Impacted Youth) and It Starts With Us (RT for Professional Development). Specifics about our programs can be found here.

ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a full-time Community Engagement Manager. This position will report to the Executive Director of Programs.
A person who works at MIA needs to wholeheartedly believe every young person is an asset to our community, deserves a clean slate and that their choices do not define who they are. Responsibilities will include building and sustaining partnerships with community organizations, ensuring youth have access to resources and support, facilitating Restorative Theatre™ programming- devising new theatrical works, program development and coordination, supporting evaluation efforts, and fundraising.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
● Our Core Values: Courage, Curiosity, Community, and Play.
● Emotional intelligence.
● Dedication to social-emotional learning.
● Motivation and entrepreneurial drive.
● Excellent organizational skills.
● Highly effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
● Communication skills (written, verbal, and phone).
● Root cause analysis skills with a solutions-focus.
● Growth Mindset – Willingness to learn and grow
● Passion for young people, the arts and social change.
● Experience navigating identity and privilege.

LOGISTICS
● A reliable vehicle to drive to multiple locations throughout the Metro-Denver Area is required (we work predominantly in Denver and Jefferson county, we also run programming in Adams, Arapahoe, and Boulder county).
● A reliable phone for calls/texts.
● We work in partnership with the Division of Youth Systems (DYS). Per their policy all staff working with youth must have a fingerprint background check as well as a drug test.
● We work in school districts with large English Second Language learners and try to use as much Spanish as possible. Even if you do not speak Spanish you must be willing to learn key phrases.
● This is primarily a M-F job with occasional night and weekend availability needed.
● Mirror Image Arts office is located in Arvada.

WHAT TO EXPECT
You will meaningfully contribute to the successful growth and sustainability of a radical grassrootsnonprofit organization. We define radical as:

rad•i•cal – Relating to or advocating fundamental or revolutionary changes in current practices,conditions, or institutions.

We are working hard to make the world a better place – a place where systemic oppression is addressed; where people (especially young people) feel valued, seen and heard; and where mental
health and social emotional wellbeing are at the center of conversations for social change. You’ll be instrumental in affecting our progress.
● You will participate in an intentional work culture that promotes curiosity, freedom to fail – reflect/revisit and come back stronger, active listening, empathy, perspective-taking, responsible decision-making, and compassionate action.
● You will work hard and stretch your capacity, but you will feel purposeful and proud, knowing that your efforts make a difference to real people in our local community.
● You will feel a part of the larger picture. Our work culture is transparent, hope-fueled, and relational.

APPLY
If you are thinking this is a culture for you please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter introducing yourself to our team to jobs@mirrorimagearts.org. In the body of your letter, please give concrete examples of how your work history and/or life experiences have equipped you to fulfill the requirements of this position. Also, tell us about your connection to young people, the arts and social change.

We will accept applications through July 25th, 2025.

Mirror Image Arts: Community Engagement Manager Role Description
Reports to Executive Director of Programs

Overview of Responsibilities
The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating all community-based programming at the Center for Restorative Theatre™. This role focuses on building and sustaining partnerships with community organizations, facilitating Restorative Theatre™ programming, and ensuring youth have access to resources and support. The Community Engagement Manager oversees a team of volunteers, manages the donation closet and food pantry, and works collaboratively with leadership and program staff to advance the mission of Mirror Image Arts and programming through the Center for Restorative Theatre.

Specific Responsibilities and Relationships

Program Development, Facilitation, and Coordination/Management –
● Lead the facilitation of off site and onsite programs; serve as the primary point of contact for site staff, program coordinators, and community partners; and ensure the team is prepared for unique needs of each site.
● Subs for any programming where assistance is needed.
● Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with community partners to bring new programming and resources into the Center for Restorative Theatre™.
● In collaboration with Executive Director of Programs and the Program Team plan, schedule, and oversee onboarding and ongoing internal training, program content, meetings, and rehearsals, ensuring alignment with the Center’s restorative and youth-focused mission.
● Assess and respond to the unique needs of youth participants, connecting them with relevant resources, supports, and referrals.
● Supervise and support a team of volunteers in providing resources and service to participants.
● Oversee the operation and inventory of the Center for Restorative Theatre’s donation closet and food pantry, ensuring equitable access for youth and families.
● Evaluate and refine program procedures and curriculum to enhance sustainability, impact, and community relevance.
● Analyze feedback and trends in programming to inform leadership of recommended improvements and opportunities for expansion.
● Identifies potential program expansion opportunities and cultivates relationships with new program clients/partners.
● Maintains current client/partners through relationship building, collaborative problem solving, and negotiation.
● Foster the development of good relations with other cultural and community organizations by participating in meetings and joint activities where appropriate.
● Researches local, state and national trends in youth development, theatre, restorative practices, pedagogy trends, and school standards.

Community Relations/Advocacy–
● Represents and acts as a spokesperson to all people about the mission, vision and accomplishments of the organization.
● Maintains good working relationships with community groups, site partners, funders, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization.
● Attends board meetings, as needed, to present program updates.
● In collaboration with staff and the Board, represents Mirror Image Arts at public events, conferences, workshops and media events.
● Collects and curates stories and data from the field to collaborate with the development team and grant manager.
● Leads youth communications for special projects.

Human Resources Management –
● In collaboration with the Executive Director of Programs determines staffing requirements for program delivery.
● In collaboration with the Executive Director of Programs organizes and participates in program staff interviews/auditions, and hiring decisions for the program team.
● Recruits, onboards, and releases of all program staff with the support of the Executive Director of Programs.
● Creates and manages work for contract artists assigned to you.
● Manages, plans and coordinates the work of program staff including supervision and evaluation, training, and team-building.
● Supports a culture of belonging that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse pool of top quality people.

Financial Planning and Development–
● Works with the Executive Director of Programs to prepare a comprehensive Programming budget.
● Manages program supply and contractor expense budgets and recommends budget changes to the Executive Director of Programs.
● Works with the leadership team to cultivate and steward adequate funding for the operation of the organization, and participates in fundraising activities where appropriate.
● Assists with grant reporting.

Required Qualifications
● Minimum of a 4 year degree related to theatre, social justice, social work, youth development or equivalent experience.
● Minimum of 2 years of coordinating experience required.
● Experience working with young people ages 5-27.
● Strong research and writing skills.
● Passion for customer service and interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
● Proficiency in using Google Suite (Calendar, Drive, Email, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms) or another cloud-based software system.