Community Outreach Coordinator

KCRW Inc • Santa Monica, CA

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Coordinator supports the execution of community engagement initiatives by assisting with volunteer coordination, event logistics, street team management, and day-to-day administrative operations. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by working with people. Working closely with the Senior Community Growth Manager, this role helps ensure that community programs, events, and ambassador activities run smoothly and reflect the organization’s values and brand. You’ll play a key role in bringing community experiences to life and helping build meaningful connections across Los Angeles. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both people-facing work and behind-the-scenes organization. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in connecting with people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay proactive in a fast-paced environment
• Reliability and a strong sense of ownership over assigned responsibilities
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is a must
• The ability to lift over 30lbs is a must as you’ll be setting up and breaking down equipment at events
• Flexible schedule; this role includes occasional evenings and weekends for events

Responsibilities

• Support communication with volunteers and brand ambassadors, including email outreach, scheduling, and follow-ups
• Maintain organized records of volunteer participation and contact information
• Help ensure clear, timely, and professional communication across all community touchpoints
• Assist in reviewing volunteer applications
• Assist with preparation for events, including packing and organizing merchandise, materials, and supplies
• Ensure all event materials are ready, including signage, equipment, and collateral
• Support basic tech readiness such as charging POS systems and preparing event tools
• Use Shopify and Salesforce to help track and manage inventory, including merchandise organization and cleanup
• Serve as on-site lead for street team activations and community events, especially during the summer events season
• Assist with event load in and breakdown
• Coordinate and support volunteers during events, ensuring roles and expectations are clear
• Act as a friendly and professional representative of the organization in public-facing environments
• Provide feedback from interactions with volunteers, members, and other event-goers
• Provide general administrative support to the Sr. Community Growth Manager
• Help maintain systems for tracking inventory, events, and volunteer engagement
• Assist with documentation, checklists, and process organization to improve team efficiency
• Add event listings using Contentful

Benefits

• Sick leave award
• Passionate office environment surrounded by an incredible community of curious and talented colleagues
• KCRW is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees