Community Engagement Officer

St Vincent De Paul•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Community Engagement Officers are key members of the St. Vincent de Paul team working to support the organizational vision of carrying out “Community Engagement at Scale”. The successful candidate enjoys meeting and working with volunteers, partners, and donors to achieve their philanthropic/service goals. This includes living out and modeling SVdP’s “Culture of Philanthropy” through relationship building, engagement, recruitment, and stewardship. Officers may be responsible for leading and developing specific program areas, which will include bringing in partners and teammates to accomplish goals. Own the vision, and help other teammates connect with your work through sharing information, training, and incorporating others’ ideas.

Requirements

Interdepartmental collaboration and community outreach are necessary skills and passions for the success of this position.
Commitment to, and passion for, the organization’s faith-inspired mission of serving those in need
Ability to/interest in collaboration as a way of working: with team members, interdepartmentally, externally
Creative and strategic thinker; a person who is capable of finding ways to accomplish the goals of volunteers/donors, within the context of organizational priorities
Positive, collaborative, service-oriented attitude
Hard-working, goal-oriented self-starter
Ability to set and work towards goals, in collaboration with SVdP leadership
Ability to use both independent judgment as well as collaboration to make decisions

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent related experience
Possible Related Fields include but are not limited to: Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, Community or Human Services, Social Work
On relevant experience (In leu of a bachelor's degree): Experience does not only account for time in a position, but also progressive increase in responsibility and complexity in their career. Experience must align with the knowledge, skills, and competencies typically gained through a degree.

Responsibilities

Participate in and serve as a model for SVdP’s Culture of Philanthropy
Develop and manage various individual, group, and organizational donor and volunteer relationships to achieve individual, department and organizational goals.
Model gold star volunteer engagement, ensuring volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated and are invited to participate with SVdP in additional ways (i.e., drives, financial donations, etc.).
Recruit volunteers, understand their interests, connect them to opportunities at SVdP aligned with their interests
Manage and effectively steward relationships with volunteers, donors and corporate partners in partnership with members of the Development team.
Regularly, professionally, graciously communicate with volunteers and volunteer prospects (i.e., writing, calling, and meeting with)
Collaborate with internal and external partners to successfully steward and express gratitude to supporters
Represent the organization in meetings with community partners
Track and record data and communications in Salesforce
Execute and support community events
Responsible for program development in specialty areas and managing initiatives in collaboration with team members. Specific areas of responsibility may shift over time.
Performs any other duties assigned
Ensure SVdP volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated