Community Engagement and Events Specialist

Feeding South Florida, Inc.•Pembroke Pines, FL

5d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The primary objective of the Community Engagement and Events Specialist position is to advance the mission of Feeding South Florida® (FSF) through community outreach and engagement. The CEEM will collaborate with the Philanthropy team to meet organizational and departmental financial targets through fundraising drives, FSF events, third-party events, outreach, and community engagement events and work with the Food Supply Chain to coordinate specific aspects of food drives. This position will be required to meet a minimum revenue goal of at least $1 million annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2-3 years of fundraising experience.
Minimum 3 years of successful event management experience.
Minimum 3 years of volunteer experience.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience tracking and reporting fundraising metrics.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word and Excel required).
Computer skills proficiency required.
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills.
Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with community leaders, donors, volunteers, media representatives, and other staff.
Ability to make presentations in a professional manner.
Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Public speaking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and expand annual events, quarterly events, monthly networking opportunities, third-party events, and external sort and community service days. All events and initiatives contain a fundraising component and will promote Feeding South Florida’s mission, activities, programs, and other services.
Create, oversee, and execute all FSF and third-party special events, ensuring budgets, fundraising, and attendance goals are met.
Create, develop, support, retain, and recognize volunteer committees for all special events and initiatives.
Recruit and manage county-specific fundraising/volunteer committees for events and initiatives.
Co-lead events initiated by Development Directors.
Participate in advisory/fundraising committees.
Facilitate and expand the Youth Ambassador Program.
Assist with the creation and distribution of event information or FSF collateral material through on-site presentations, internet, telephone, or by mail.
Assist with cause-related marketing campaigns and special promotions with corporate partners.
Schedule potential donor meetings, and conduct group presentations and/or tours for corporations, service organizations, volunteer groups, and others on behalf of Feeding South Florida.
Attend check presentations, grand openings, and other community events.