Community Engagement Associate (Small Business)
Location: New York, New York
Country: United States
Category: Account & Project Management
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: February 25, 2026
Job ID: 643160
Job Description
Community Engagement Associate (Small Business)
Location: Hybrid in NYC
Duration: ~10 months
Pay: $38-40/hr DOE
The Planet Group is looking for a Community Engagement Associate to join our well-known financial services client on a roughly 10 month assignment, working a hybrid schedule from their New York, NY office.
Community Engagement Associate Qualifications:
- At least 3-4 years’ experience in operations and business management
- Highest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy and discretion
- Proven tactical execution experience including strategy development, operations, and budget analysis
- Ability to quickly learn and apply grants management best practices
- Proven project management skills, with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, and complete attention to detail
- Team player, and skilled at coordinating with internal and external teams on a given project
- Keen problem solver with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills in person, on phone, and by email and voicemail
- Flexible and willing to work extended hours and travel when required
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as in team
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and Word for presentations and data analysis
Community Engagement Associate Responsibilities:
- Support the 10,000 Small Businesses program
- Support relationships with community colleges, local partners, and local stakeholders, including as part of the program’s Investment in Rural Communities expansion
- Work with Babson College to support oversight of local and statewide programs
- Work with the community college and Initiative for a Competitive Inner City to support the application and selection process
- Oversee maintenance of 10KSB work plans, calendar and other organizational spreadsheets and documents
- Support and execute local and national thought leadership events and stakeholder engagement opportunities across markets
- Project manage cross-program operating tools such as Salesforce and digital alumni hub
- Create presentations, talking points, briefing materials, and strategy documents for various meetings and events, ensuring incorporation of group feedback and quick turnaround of final product
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
