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Events & Community Engagement Specialist
Date: 3/19/2026
Status: Hourly/full time
Location: Midland
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Community Involvement & Events
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and community-focused Events & Community Engagement Specialist to support daily office operations, assist with community events, and help share the West Texas Food Bank’s impact.
This role plays a key part in coordinating outreach efforts and supporting events, while also assisting with social media content to highlight programs and community impact. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about serving the community.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing community events and outreach initiatives
- Support event logistics including scheduling, communication, setup assistance, and follow-up
- Provide general administrative support (data entry, scheduling, email management, and reporting)
- Assist with meeting coordination, agendas, and internal communication
- Support outreach efforts by engaging with community partners, agencies, and stakeholders
- Create and publish content across social media platforms to highlight programs, events, and impact stories
- Assist in capturing content at events (photos, videos, testimonials) for social media and marketing use
- Maintain consistency in branding, messaging, and tone across communications
- Maintain professional communication with internal teams, partners, and the public
- Stay up to date with social media trends and best practices
- Provide general office and clerical support as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field required
- Previous experience in administrative support, event coordination, nonprofit work, or social media is a plus
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on mission-driven storytelling
- Experience with social media content creation and an understanding of how to engage and influence online audiences preferred
- Comfortable interacting with community partners, agencies, and the public
- Experience with Canva or graphic design tools preferred
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with staff and the community
- Honest, dependable, and committed to fighting hunger in West Texas
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must pass a background check
- Ability to work evenings or weekends for events
Benefits
- Health benefits available on the 1st after 60 days
- Paid life insurance
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Optional 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% matching
- Optional Aflac insurance
Application Information
Position open until filled:
Please send resume to: Nancy Salcido/Director of Human Resources
nsalcido@wtxfoodbank.org