Community Engagement Coordinator

The Summit Center • Town of Amherst, NY

10d • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years’ experience required
• Working knowledge of CRM software databases (Bloomerang preferred), Microsoft Office, Canva, InDesign and SharePoint preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of special event fundraising software platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage events, donor engagement, and community partnerships.
• Lead the planning and execution of two signature events - the Summit Autism Walk and the Summit Gala.
• Develop event timelines, coordinate with committees, create event materials, manage vendors and in-kind partners, and produce content for fundraising platforms.
• Grow third-party fundraising efforts through outreach and relationship-building.
• Represent The Summit Center at community events and presentations.
• Develop and execute initiatives to increase visibility and awareness of The Summit Center.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate outreach events, open houses, and advocacy initiatives; represent Summit at community events.
• Secure opportunities and experiences for Summit students, families, and staff through partnerships and sponsorships.
• Support development of video content for social media and digital campaigns.
• Create short- and long-form content (interviews, testimonials, behind-the-scenes).
• Assist with social media campaigns, including giveaways, contests, and live events.
• Plan, storyboard, shoot, and edit mission-driven video content.
• Coordinate video shoots, interviews, and locations.
• Manage video assets and maintain equipment inventory.
• Support event communications, engagement, and donor retention strategies.
• Partner with third-party event organizers to maximize impact.
• Provide social media coverage and assist with print/digital materials and event documentation.
• Support volunteer engagement and recognition efforts.
• Gather and curate stories for marketing and fundraising.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across platforms.
• Assist with media outreach and organization of PR materials.
• Track and report on engagement metrics; recommend improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to align community engagement with fundraising and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Up to 32 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• 401K with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program: Free mental health counseling, Free childcare referrals, Access to legal services, Grief/eldercare support, Financial planning resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level