Community Impact Coordinator

Chicken N Pickle•Friendswood, TX

About The Position

At Chicken N Pickle, we’re about more than great food and pickleball—we’re here to strengthen our communities. The Community Impact Coordinator (CIC) plays a key role in building local partnerships, leading fundraising efforts, and bringing our brand to life through meaningful engagement that drives guest traffic and community impact. Live the Brand Represent and embody Chicken N Pickle’s core values: Authenticity, Community, Connection, Integrity, and Quality Promote and support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion Serve as a welcoming, visible, and enthusiastic ambassador for the brand within the community Community Partnerships & Fundraising Respond to and manage all donation and fundraising requests received via phone, email, and in-person Build and maintain strong relationships with local nonprofits, schools, churches, and community organizations Collaborate with partners to find creative “yes” solutions that maximize community impact Meet as many guests on property as possible to share fundraising opportunities and build excitement. Build and maintain strong local-market relationships to secure sponsorships, partnerships, and cross-promotional opportunities Lead Give Back Nights, Green Cup Campaigns, and other fundraising initiatives from planning through final execution Event Planning, Activations & Execution Partner closely with the Property Events team to plan and execute: In-store events Kids’ Crew Local launches Community activities that drive brand awareness, trial, and guest traffic Own the execution of local activations, both in-store and off-property, including: Setup, coordination, on-site support, and breakdown Hands-on guest engagement during events and activations Plan, oversee, attend and actively support community-focused events, including but not limited to: Pickleball tournaments, including events utilizing Foundation-donated court time Cornhole, bingo, trivia, dinners, and other ticketed fundraising or social events Board meetings, church gatherings, and charitable or community partner events Organize and lead property-wide charity events such as: Sip N Support Pints with a Purpose Our Hearts Are Local Day Guest Engagement & Local Marketing Support Actively engage with guests during events and activations to build rapport, answer questions, and encourage participation Proactively invite guests to participate in: Events Clinics Leagues Store programming Manage and distribute local marketing materials (flyers, brochures, signage) Serve as the primary point of contact for local flyer distribution Ensure all assets are current, organized, and properly displayed Support school assemblies, field marketing initiatives, and grassroots efforts that increase walk-in traffic Sales & Performance Support Collaborate with the General Manager and Property Events team to drive engagement during non-prime times Review the event sales pipeline and strategically align community initiatives to support property sales goals Introduce qualified leads to the Sales Account Manager when appropriate Communication & Reporting Maintain monthly community impact statistics, accounting processes, and assist with social media content as needed Ensure clear and consistent communication with the Community Director, Property Events Coordinator, and General Manager Attend required meetings, including community, BEO, and manager meetings Contribute to employee newsletters and participate in pre-shift meetings to highlight community efforts Team & Culture Building Coordinate monthly volunteer opportunities for restaurant and home office teams Celebrate team members through birthday cards and ongoing communication around community impact Support holidays and awareness days such as Veterans Day, MLK Day, and Our Hearts Are Local Day

Requirements

40+ hour work week, with a minimum of 30 hours per week on property
Remote work must be approved by the supervisor
A natural at building relationships – Strong consultative skills with the ability to connect with a variety of people, from guests to local organizations.
Can handle a fast-paced atmosphere – Thrives in a dynamic, fluid environment and can juggle multiple projects without ruffling feathers.
Holds themselves to a high standard – Excellent self-accountability, professionalism, and integrity.
High-energy - personality-forward presence
A smooth communicator – Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with guests, return guests, co-workers, and leadership.
Flexibility – Can adapt to changing business and team needs with ease.
Tech-savvy with a side of creativity – Proficient in computer skills and eager to learn new software programs.
Knows that impact doesn’t clock out at 5 PM – Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support community initiatives.
Ready to hit the road (with reimbursement, of course!) – Must have a reliable personal vehicle and be able to travel locally for off-site marketing initiatives. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

Respond to and manage all donation and fundraising requests received via phone, email, and in-person
Build and maintain strong relationships with local nonprofits, schools, churches, and community organizations
Collaborate with partners to find creative “yes” solutions that maximize community impact
Meet as many guests on property as possible to share fundraising opportunities and build excitement.
Build and maintain strong local-market relationships to secure sponsorships, partnerships, and cross-promotional opportunities
Lead Give Back Nights, Green Cup Campaigns, and other fundraising initiatives from planning through final execution
Partner closely with the Property Events team to plan and execute in-store events, Kids’ Crew, local launches, and community activities that drive brand awareness, trial, and guest traffic
Own the execution of local activations, both in-store and off-property, including setup, coordination, on-site support, and breakdown
Hands-on guest engagement during events and activations
Plan, oversee, attend and actively support community-focused events, including but not limited to pickleball tournaments, cornhole, bingo, trivia, dinners, and other ticketed fundraising or social events
Organize and lead property-wide charity events such as Sip N Support, Pints with a Purpose, and Our Hearts Are Local Day
Actively engage with guests during events and activations to build rapport, answer questions, and encourage participation
Proactively invite guests to participate in events, clinics, leagues, and store programming
Manage and distribute local marketing materials (flyers, brochures, signage)
Serve as the primary point of contact for local flyer distribution
Ensure all assets are current, organized, and properly displayed
Support school assemblies, field marketing initiatives, and grassroots efforts that increase walk-in traffic
Collaborate with the General Manager and Property Events team to drive engagement during non-prime times
Review the event sales pipeline and strategically align community initiatives to support property sales goals
Introduce qualified leads to the Sales Account Manager when appropriate
Maintain monthly community impact statistics, accounting processes, and assist with social media content as needed
Ensure clear and consistent communication with the Community Director, Property Events Coordinator, and General Manager
Attend required meetings, including community, BEO, and manager meetings
Contribute to employee newsletters and participate in pre-shift meetings to highlight community efforts
Coordinate monthly volunteer opportunities for restaurant and home office teams
Celebrate team members through birthday cards and ongoing communication around community impact
Support holidays and awareness days such as Veterans Day, MLK Day, and Our Hearts Are Local Day