Community Engagement Specialist

Job Title - Community Engagement Specialist

Location - Onsite in Cayce, SC

Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, Friday 8:30 am - 1 pm

Full-time position with benefits.

Local nonprofit organization currently has an opening for a Community Engagement Specialist to

coordinate their volunteer services program to support the organization’s services and operations and coordinate community outreach and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview, select, train, place, and supervise volunteers.
• Coordinate the speakers’ bureau and community presentations led by volunteers and/or refer requests for educational presentations to Chief Clinical and Educational Officer and CPOO.
• Coordinate regular online and in-person volunteer training and orientation about services, and issues of intimate partner violence.
• Plan and assume responsibility for an annual “Women of the Year” and/or “Volunteer Appreciation” event, holiday and back-to-school giving projects, and other special events.
• Coordinate the in-service training program for staff.
• Develop and implement a Young Professional Society.
• Develop and maintain volunteer guidelines, job descriptions, manuals, and other written materials necessary for the sound operation of the volunteer services program.
• Produce the volunteer newsletter and assist with developing and distributing the newsletter.
• Enhance community awareness using social media and company webpage; regularly reviews and updates webpage.
• Develop annual report.
• Prepare and distribute communications and press releases, as well as other marketing collateral as requested.
• Create marketing email campaigns and assist with maintaining email distribution database (Mailchimp).
• Participate in meetings for planning, coordination, training, and supervision.
• Input volunteer and community engagement program information into the database management system according to Sistercare’s policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support as needed, such as answering the office phone, greeting visitors at the office, etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, behavioral science or a related field.
• Professional experience in a human service agency or nonprofit agency, or equivalent work experience with a volunteer program.
• Public speaking experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Agreeable with flexible work hours. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation