Community Engagement Coordinator
About The Position
The part-time Community Engagement Coordinator (25–30 hours per week) supports the mission of the Armed Services YMCA San Diego by advancing volunteer engagement, community partnerships, and select fundraising initiatives. As a collaborative, support-focused member of the Development Department, this role works closely with Development, Marketing, and Programs teams to strengthen relationships across military, corporate, and civilian communities. The position plays a key role in coordinating volunteers, enhancing donor and community engagement, and contributing to outreach and fundraising efforts. This role offers potential for growth into a full-time opportunity based on organizational needs and individual performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in volunteer coordination, nonprofit support, community engagement, or fundraising support
- Experience working with military communities or service organizations preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to groups of varying sizes
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, support role
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database systems (experience with Volgistics a plus)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Military base access is highly desirable
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds as needed for events and program support
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events
- Reliable transportation and valid California driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Military base access is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Support outreach efforts within military installations, community events, and partner activations to promote volunteerism and ASYMCA programs
- Serve as a frontline ambassador for ASYMCA by engaging the community through outreach events, tabling activations, and networking opportunities to drive awareness, volunteer participation, and community connections
- Assist in building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners, community organizations, and military stakeholders
- Represent ASYMCA at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities
- Confidently address groups and represent the organization in a public speaking capacity
- Assist in recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and stewarding volunteers
- Support the coordination of volunteer opportunities for programs, events, and operations
- Track and maintain volunteer records using Volgistics volunteer management software
- Help ensure a positive and meaningful volunteer experience
- Support fundraising and donor engagement activities in collaboration with the Development team
- Assist in identifying and helping to qualify volunteers as potential donors
- Help build and strengthen philanthropic relationships through engagement and stewardship efforts
- Contribute to donor and volunteer pipeline development
- Assist Development team with corporate volunteer groups and engagement opportunities
- Support coordination of service days, group volunteer activities, and partner activations
- Provide support for volunteer coordination and logistics for fundraising events, campaigns, and community initiatives
- Assist with execution of events, holiday drives, and military family programs
- Maintain accurate volunteer and engagement records
- Assist in reporting on volunteer participation and community engagement outcomes
- Support alignment of volunteer efforts with programmatic and fundraising goals
- Perform other administrative and organizational duties as assigned
Benefits
- Potential for growth into a full-time position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
