Community Engagement Coordinator

The Community Engagement Coordinator will support efforts in the coordination, promotion, and implementation of activities that will lead to the acquisition of financial and other resources to support the ongoing operation and growth of Sunrise and its programs. Responsible for community engagement and marketing. This is a full-time position. 

Responsibilities

Work with staff, community partners, and potential community partners. Interacts with community members, businesses, foundations, or individuals who assist with the fund development process and agency awareness.

• Assists with the development, coordination, promotion, and implementation of activities that will lead to the acquisition of financial and other resources to support the ongoing operation and growth of Sunrise and its programs. 
• Participate in community networking activities with local civic groups to maintain and steward relationships.
• Facilitate presentations to local small and large groups to educate and engage the community.
• Build and maintain public relations contacts and cultivate relationships.

·       Assist with creating promotional or marketing materials for special events, appreciation events, fundraisers, and other awareness events as needed.  

·       Accept monetary and in-kind contributions on behalf of the agency.

• Assist with timely and appropriate donor recognition. 
• Create and publish a monthly electronic newsletter to the community list-serve.
• Maintain statistics, document all work, and prepare required funding reports. 
• Assist with the planning of special events and fundraisers.

·        Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

• Assist with grant writing as requested.
• Assist with the planning of special events and fundraisers. 

·        May take crisis calls on an as-needed basis.

·        Provide referrals for identified victims.

• Answer phones and greet guests who arrive at the Administration office.

Qualifications

·        Bachelor's degree in Marketing preferred.

·        Understand the dynamics of domestic & sexual violence.

·        Some experience in sales, marketing, or nonprofit fundraising preferred. 

·        Demonstrate excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.

·        Computer literate, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Internet research.

·        Strong presentation skills.

·        Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.

·        Ability to manage multiple projects.

·        Ability to interact professionally with staff, volunteers, and community partners.

·        Ability to display sensitivity and respond appropriately to cultural differences in the service population and coworkers.

·        Willing to use own vehicle for travel.

·        Must pass screening by the FDLE and Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.