Community Engagement Coordinator

Court Appointed Special Advocate Inc•Fort Collins, CO

3d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

CASA of Larimer County (CLC) is a nonprofit organization with three programs: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Family Connections (FC), and Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). CASA provides volunteer advocacy to children involved in dependency and neglect cases. FC provides supervised visitation, safe custody exchanges, supportive case management, and parenting education. TBRI® is integrated throughout CLC’s programs and provides evidence-based, trauma-informed intervention. CLC’s mission is to advocate for safe, nurturing, and permanent connections to family and community so children who have experienced abuse and neglect have the opportunity to thrive. The Community Engagement Coordinator builds community awareness of CLC, recruits high-quality volunteers, and engages individuals, groups, and organizations to support the organization’s mission and programs. The position reports to the Development Manager. It is full-time and primarily on-site at Harmony House, with regular work at off-site events and outreach activities throughout Larimer County. The role requires regular local travel and occasional evening and weekend work; schedule flexibility is needed to accommodate community engagement activities and organizational needs. The coordinator collaborates on volunteer development and recruitment, provides information about volunteer and other engagement opportunities, supports volunteers and appreciation and retention efforts, and helps identify and coordinate service projects. The role also represents CLC in the community, develops relationships with businesses and community leaders, supports events and donor engagement, and works with the development team on marketing and communications content for recruitment, awareness, and fundraising. Compensation is $23–$25 per hour. Full-time benefits include group medical insurance with three plan options, 100% paid dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, paid wellness time, paid time off, and eligibility for a SIMPLE IRA retirement match beginning in January 2028. CLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Two or more years of full-time, consistent professional experience.
Excellent presentation, public speaking, and communication skills.
Strong computer, office, and organizational skills, including Canva and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong commitment to CASA of Larimer County’s mission, vision, and values.
Comfort making phone calls and engaging new people.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to travel regularly throughout Larimer County; reliable transportation is required.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and flexibility to adjust the regular schedule.
Ability to transport, lift, and carry event materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand, walk, and participate in community events for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience with WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, or Meta Business Suite.
Experience with Neon or another CRM.
Photography and social media experience.
Enjoys community engagement with diverse groups; is a connector and storyteller; is flexible and communicative; enjoys collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the CASA Program Manager and Development Manager to develop and implement an annual volunteer development plan, including awareness and recruitment strategies.
Recruit diverse volunteers from communities across the 8th Judicial District who reflect the demographics of the children and families served.
Conduct CASA 101 sessions virtually or in person and provide information about volunteer and engagement opportunities across CLC.
Track and report the effectiveness of volunteer recruitment and development efforts.
Engage community members interested in supporting CLC programs and its mission in ways other than serving as CASA volunteers.
Provide support and oversight, as needed, to general organizational volunteers not assigned to the CASA or FC programs, and maintain their engagement.
Work with the leadership team to identify organizational volunteer needs and service projects; coordinate project logistics, secure materials with the Development Manager, and track service hours.
Support volunteer appreciation and retention efforts.
Serve as the first point of community contact for volunteers, groups, and potential donors.
Build community presence through networking, awareness activities, tabling, and open houses.
Support relationship-building and presentations to local service groups.
Engage local businesses in supporting CLC through give-back nights and third-party fundraisers.
Schedule regular meetings with corporate and community leaders to increase awareness and financial support and recruit diverse volunteers.
Support the planning, logistics, and execution of CLC events.
Show appreciation to supporters through calls, notes, events, and other channels.
Manage deadlines and prioritize workloads; take initiative to complete and delegate assigned projects with minimal supervision.
Work with the development team to execute the organizational marketing and communications strategy in support of fundraising, awareness, and recruitment goals.
Assist the Development Manager in creating clear, compelling content for current and potential volunteers, supporters, and stakeholders, including recruitment ads, press releases, newsletters, blog posts, and social media posts.