Community Engagement Coordinator

Refuge for Women is a non-profit, faith-based organization providing specialized care for women who have escaped human trafficking or sexual exploitation. With multiple locations across the U.S., Refuge for Women offers safe housing, at no charge to the resident, with around-the-clock care as clients progress through evidence-based, trauma-informed programming. The compassionate staff is trained to help residents work through the program to reclaim their identities and reach their goals to overcome addictions, heal from trauma and develop life skills leading to healthy, balanced living and financial independence. Refuge for Women strives to help each woman complete the program with a vision for her future, equipped to succeed and sustain a life marked with dignity and hope.

Refuge for Women is a faith-based organization and it is important for staff to share the same basic values and expectations held by Refuge for Women. We require that all staff are believers in Jesus Christ. Read our Statement of Faith.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug test upon receiving an offer of employment.

To view Refuge for Women's benefits, click HERE.

This position is located in Northern Brazoria County 

It is a temporary position through our Spring Gala with the possibility of permanent employment in the future. 

Position Overview:

The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) works under the direction of the Executive Director or Development Director in setting up and maintaining the office systems necessary to support effective donor relations, administrative, and program operations. Job scope includes assisting with local operations, per defined policies and procedures, including coordinating local events and training activities related to operating a local Refuge for Women program and
residential homes. Assists staff and program volunteers in fostering and stewarding donor, community, volunteer, and church partnerships in support of the goals and priorities of the Refuge location. Supports internal reporting and communications with the Central office.

Your team contribution:

The CEC is an integral link in the process of connecting volunteers and donors to the work of the local Refuge for Women program. This position serves as both an administrative arm for the Executive Director and a public representation at events and functions. The CEC is the communications hub for the location - connecting and communicating with the Central office, staff, volunteers and donors. 

You’ll be successful if:

You have “two sides” to your working skill sets. You love attention to detail and setting up systems and tracking procedures that help an organization run smoothly. At the same time, you don’t hesitate to be in front of others - both donors and volunteers - to communicate with education and motivation about the work we do. You slip effortlessly between the unseen work of administration and the upfront work of leading volunteers and connecting with donors. 

Responsibilities

• Work with Executive Director to implement a donor engagement plan including recruitment, communication and appreciation
• Assist Executive Director with fundraising events, communications, grant initiatives and local partnerships

• Work with Executive Director to develop and implement communications strategy for staff, donors and community partners
• Work with Executive Director to plan and implement social media and website communication strategies
• Assist the Executive Director as needed with planning, budgeting and financial reporting
• Help coordinate and participate in staff meetings, trainings and development activities
• Help maintain positive, functional working relationships with community, government and referral agencies
• Participate with Executive Director and/or attend community events

Skills and Expectations

• Fundraising and donor relations experience is preferred 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills including proficiency in Google applications
• Experience with Quickbooks is desirable
• Office or admin experience, knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to frequently changing priorities
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated, organized, persistent
• Committed to Refuge for Women’s values of Safety, Faith, Unity, Accountability and Communication