Community Engagement Coordinator

Pace Center for Girls • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

This position is responsible for the development and execution of administrative, programmatic, and community tasks as it pertains to outreach and community engagement (OCE). This role will facilitate public awareness and community engagement utilizing various platforms and avenues.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years’ experience in a related field or an Associates and four years’ experience
• Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills; effective time management and organizational skills; attention to details, good at proofreading
• Experience and an aptitude for using internet and social media to enhance development and market activities
• Working knowledge in: Windows, Publisher, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Facebook, Constant Contact and/or other newsletter/publisher software
• Current Florida driver’s license required
• Must adhere to Organization Values and Principles
• Upholds the ethical standards of the Organization
• Follows policies and procedures of the Organization
• Must work some evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements
• Possess strong project management skills and have an ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple task
• This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Works within established networks or identifies networking opportunities to enhance resources and expand the community’s awareness of the center
• Serves as a contact for community engagement, stewardship and cultivation
• Outreach and community engagement activities include, but are not limited to: marketing and public relations, events, internet/social media communications
• Helps create marketing campaigns by utilizing and expanding various social media resources
• Maintains the center’s media list (magazines, newspapers, electronic magazines etc.) and assists in the submission of media releases
• Assists in the preparation of newsletters, e-blasts, press releases and calendars for internal staff and external publication
• Composes and mails communications to external constituencies on behalf of the local center
• Manages databases for both general and targeted mailings
• Assists Development Director and Committee Chairs in managing local event logistics, execution, and post event follow-up
• Develops event materials such as invitations, evites, programs, posters, and ads as well as oversees printing and distribution of materials
• Works with center leadership in preparing and hosting center tours and visits by special guests or organizations, which includes preparing meeting materials and taking meeting minutes
• Grant writing
• Coordinates the recruitment, background screening, orientation and assignment of program volunteers
• Trains volunteers and supervises their work in the center
• Creates and maintains volunteer records and training documentation
• Plans an annual Volunteer Appreciation activity for all volunteers and invites volunteers to special program events
• Assists the Executive Director in identifying and supporting volunteers serving on special event committees
• Leads development and management of special events and fundraising
• Manages data in Raiser’s Edge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree