Community Impact Coordinator

Chicken N Pickle•Thornton, CO

21h•Onsite

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. You will serve as a welcoming, visible, and enthusiastic ambassador for the brand within the community!

Requirements

Can handle a fast-paced atmosphere – Thrives in a dynamic, fluid environment and can juggle multiple projects without ruffling feathers. High-energy and personality-forward presence
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.
Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support community initiatives.
Must have a reliable personal vehicle and be able to travel locally for off-site marketing initiatives.

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
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, 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. This also includes 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
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 etc.; as well as support school assemblies, field marketing initiatives, and grassroots efforts that increase walk-in traffic
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
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. This includes attending required meetings, including community, BEO, and manager meetings
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