Communications Coordinator

Interfaith Community Services•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Outreach and Partnerships Manager, the Community Relations Senior Coordinator serves as a primary external representative of Interfaith Community Services (ICS). As a key member of the Outreach and Partnerships Department, this position is responsible for increasing awareness of ICS’s mission, programs and services throughout the community. The coordinator builds and maintains strategic relationships with community organizations, agencies, and corporate partners, serving as a vital connector between ICS and the broader community. All positions at ICS are expected to interact with participants, volunteers, and staff in a professional manner, reflecting ICS’s Core Values of Service First, Active Compassion, Purposeful Collaboration, Always Accountable, and Courageous Innovation.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in community relations, outreach, or a related field
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally with the agency.
Ability to engage effectively with ICS’ faith community partners.
Maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and current auto insurance to attend community events.
Must pass a background check
Must Obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

One to two years' experience in community relations or related field
Experience representing an organization publicly (i.e. events, presentations, networking)
Background working in nonprofit, social services, or community-based work
Conversational or bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Represent ICS at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities to promote programs and services while making strategic connections.
Deliver engaging presentations to diverse audiences, including community groups, faith communities, and partner organizations.
Coordinate and manage outreach events, including maintaining and evaluating the outreach calendar.
Lead and support community tabling efforts at events, faith communities and partner locations.
Recruit, train, and supervise the Outreach Ambassador Team to expand ICS’s presence in the community.
Serve as a connector between ICS and external stakeholders, based on community resources and organizational needs collaborating closely with the CEO, Development/Communications Department and Programming Staff (connect the right people in the community with the right people in ICS).
Build and maintain key relationships with community groups, organizations, and corporate partners.
Maintain a thorough understanding of ICS programs, priorities, and emerging needs.
Coordinate staffing and volunteer support for outreach events, presentations, and community engagements.
Ensure consistent messaging and alignment across departments when representing ICS externally.
Track and report on outreach activities, partnerships, and community engagement outcomes.
Recruit and host volunteers at Produce Giveaways.
Coordinate group volunteer opportunities at ICS’s Food Bank and other programs at ICS.
Coordinate the annual Fall Food Drive in collaboration with the Outreach, Food Distribution, and the Communication Departments.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and agency-wide initiatives.
Represent ICS in community coalitions, task forces, and special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by or under the supervision of the Outreach and Partnerships Manager.