Community Outreach Coordinator

UWM•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

UWM is seeking an Engagement Coordinator to promote community awareness of our people-centric culture and mission of helping others. In this role, you will engage with our 9,000+ Team Members, including diverse Team Member Resource Groups, on a daily basis . You will assist with event collaboration, relationship building, and fundraising initiatives. This involves managing relationships with existing groups and developing new ways for our Team Members to interact with the community and raise awareness about various topics .

Requirements

1+ years of professional experience in event planning, community outreach, working with diverse groups, and/or non-profit programming
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to independently learn new systems quickly
Proficiency with data, Outlook, and Excel
Creative and open to implementing innovative ideas, preferably within a large corporate organization

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Event Planning, PR, or Communications preferred but not

Responsibilities

Collaborating and building relationships with diverse resource groups at UWM.
Working with the Community Outreach team and decision-makers to define events, execute strategies, and identify growth opportunities.
Designing and deploying new initiatives for our Team Members to give back, participate in events, and find ways to improve our processes.
Conducting daily research on geographic trends and happenings to identify opportunities for community involvement.
Embracing the high potential for professional growth within this position and our organization.
Raising awareness in communities and within our organization to promote the benefits of community efforts at UWM.
Serving as a “brand ambassador” for the Engagement Team and the UWM brand.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
Adoption reimbursement program
Paid volunteer hours
Paid training and career development
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401k with employer match
Mortgage discount and area business discounts
Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
In-house Starbucks and Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi