What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Coordinator position at The Caring Place?
General
The Caring Place is an ecumenical, Christian organization that seeks to provide the resources and opportunities our neighbors need to thrive. The organization values integrity, ethics, a team mindset, positivity, creativity, diversity, and compassion towards others.
Position Overview
The Engagement Coordinator provides direct support to The Caring Place’s engagement and outreach initiatives. Under the direction of the Engagement Director and in collaboration with staff, volunteers, community partners, and participants, the Engagement Coordinator fosters meaningful relationships that encourage participation in programs, services, and community-building opportunities. The Engagement Coordinator also supports program evaluation efforts, collaborates with community organizations, and helps promote initiatives that strengthen connections, increase access to services, and enhance participant outcomes. This is a full-time, salaried position requiring 35-40 hours per week.
Duties Include
- Oversight of Empowerment Programs
- Coordinate all Empowerment Hub Workshops with community partners and/or internal facilitators in key areas
- Recruitment of participants for educational programming
- Connect with community partners to facilitate workshops in key areas
- Coordinate with Getting Ahead Program Facilitator on logistics for Getting Ahead
- Manage Empowerment Hub scheduling for all programs and events
- Complete volunteer calls and onboarding on a weekly basis
- Supervise volunteer group events as assigned (occasional weekends)
- Foster collaborative working relationships with volunteers
- Participate in community outreach and engagement events as assigned (occasional weekends)
- Develop and maintain relationships with donors and collaborative partners
- Organize, maintain, and promote in-kind donation drives for needed items of organization
- Assist with planning and implementation of annual fundraising events
- Track data and provide regular reports on activities and successes
- Remain current on trends, resources, and information related to community engagement
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or related fields preferred
Experience Requirements
2 years within non-profit fundraising or outreach activities
Skills
- Outstanding written communication and presentation skills
- Friendly, enthusiastic, high energy and positive attitude
- Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms
- Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time
- Ability to react and adapt to changing situations appropriately
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and organization
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meeting external needs while preserving internal relationships and meeting strict deadlines and requirements
- Must be self-starter who is able to work effectively independent of direct supervision
- Working knowledge of Office 365 applications
- Working knowledge of Canva and other graphic design software
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person