Community Engagement Project Coordinator

Job Opportunity: Community Project Coordinator  

Location: South Bend, Indiana and surroundings  

VOLIES is hiring a part-time Community Engagement Project Coordinator  

At VOLIES, we’re looking for a passionate and organized professional to join our global team as a Community Engagement Project Coordinator. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) focused on supporting corporate volunteering and community engagement programs in partnership with a multinational tech company based in South Bend, Indiana and surroundings. 

About the Role  

We’re looking for someone with the ability to coordinate high-impact community engagement and corporate volunteerism projects in collaboration with corporate clients and local institutions or non-profit organizations.  

This role will have a flexible schedule, structured around deliverables and goal completion. The hour allocation will be defined collaboratively with the client and depending on the projects´ events and milestones.  

It requires excellent communication skills with a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as the ability to build meaningful relationships with local communities and effectively implement on-the-ground activities and programs aligned with our clients’ values and goals.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Serve as the main local point of contact for in-person volunteer and community events across South Bend, Indiana and surrounding areas, coordinating and supporting the delivery of events and workshops while driving employee participation and engagement, as part of an international team leading the projects. 
• Support the development of strong relationships with external partners, community stakeholders, nonprofit organizations, local communities, and corporate volunteers.  
• Plan and implement community-based programs in line with established standards and project objectives.  
• Use various communication channels (newsletters, social media, blogs, internal emails) to promote employee involvement in community engagement activities, in line with client requirements.  
• Measure and report on program outcomes and social impact.  
• Manage community feedback processes and ensure concerns are addressed appropriately  
• Occasional travel to other cities in the US for team offsites may be required  
• Working on evenings and Weekends in volunteer events might be needed occasionally and will be compensated during other weekdays  

Basic qualifications  

• Residency in South Bend, Indiana and surroundings.  
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and have their own car.  
• University degree (bachelor's and/or Master’s) in Event Management, Political Science, Communications, Public Relations, or related field  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Volunteerism, community engagement, social impact positions, event management 
• Previous experience working with non-profit organizations and/or corporate volunteering programs.  
• Strong project coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

Preferred qualifications  

• Knowledge of local community dynamics and resources  
• Experience with event planning and coordination  
• Familiarity with data collection and analysis tools  
• Background in project management or program development  

Working Conditions  

• Part-time position: 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule, structured around deliverables and goal completion. Hour allocation will be defined collaboratively with the client and will depend on the projects` milestones and events.  
• Junior level  
• Working agreement, hybrid:  
• - Homeworking  
• - Attendance in average 3 times a week to in-person meetings or events with NGOs, client´s offices or other partners in the priority locations  

A great part of the role consists of attending community projects and volunteering events in different locations. A specific area will be identified as the central working area (with a 45-minute drive spread) and millage outside that will be covered as well as hotels/meals on occasional long travels if needed.  

What We Offer  

• Competitive benefits package.  
• A dynamic and international work environment.  
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-impact social programs.  
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.  
• Annual performance-based bonus.  
• One floating personal day per year, plus December 24 and 31 off.  
• 16 hours per year of paid volunteering time.  

At VOLIES, we are committed to inclusive and non-discriminatory recruitment practices and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and enrich our team and professional network.