Community Outreach Ambassador

Best Christmas Ever•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Best Christmas Ever (BCE), we transform lives through generosity during the Christmas season by creating unforgettable experiences for families facing hardship. We are seeking a Community Outreach Ambassador to expand BCE's impact by building relationships with local businesses, community leaders, donors, and volunteers. A key part of this role involves identifying, engaging, onboarding, and supporting volunteer leaders, known as BCE Captains, who are crucial to delivering these life-changing Christmas experiences. This is a remote, contract-based opportunity with the potential for growth as BCE expands nationally, possibly leading to a leadership position in community outreach and fundraising.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of experience in recruiting, fundraising, community outreach, volunteer coordination, donor engagement, sales, networking, business development, or a relationship-driven role.
Genuinely enjoys connecting with people, building relationships, and bringing others together around a meaningful purpose.
Commitment to integrity, a values-driven approach, and a genuine passion for giving back.
Proactive, organized, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to connect with a wide variety of people.
Comfortable making phone calls, attending meetings and events, speaking about BCE’s mission, and inviting others to get involved.
A valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a felony/misdemeanor background and driving (Motor Vehicle Record) check.
A reliable laptop and high-speed internet connection are required.
Ability to attend fundraising and community events as needed (estimated 20% local travel).
Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary for events.

Responsibilities

Proactively connect with local businesses, organizations, community leaders, donors, and volunteers to introduce them to the BCE mission and expand our network of supporters.
Conduct outreach through calls, meetings, social media, networking, and community events.
Build genuine, lasting relationships that help grow BCE’s local and regional impact.
Identify potential BCE Captains and supporters, share the mission, answer questions, and encourage people to get involved.
Help create an enthusiastic, connected community around the BCE mission and fundraising efforts.
Onboard and support new BCE Captains using clear processes, tools, and resources.
Provide ongoing communication, encouragement, and guidance to BCE Captains throughout the season.
Serve as a primary point of contact for BCE Captains' questions, needs, and issue resolution.
Help ensure donors and BCE Captains stay on track with important campaign milestones and deadlines.
Track outreach, engagement, and progress using spreadsheets and other internal systems.
Collaborate with internal teams and provide feedback to continuously improve community outreach, fundraising, and engagement strategies.