Development Specialist - Community Engagement (48860)

BAY AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH•Fremont, CA

2d•$31 - $36

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Community Engagement Manager, the Development Specialist- Community Engagement is primarily responsible for the implementation and evaluation of BACH’s community engagement activities, which include public programs, community meetings and public gatherings, internships, employment recruitment events and more. The position reports to the Community Engagement Manager, and works closely with many departments, including Enabling Services, Human Resources and Operations. Enlisting the input and involvement of colleagues within BACH and community leaders, the Specialist identifies and implements opportunities for involvement between BACH and its surrounding communities and other constituencies. Additionally, this position is responsible for the management and coordination of all events of BACH. Working with the Community Engagement Manager, the Specialist develops sponsorship/trade/business arrangements and relationships with businesses, individuals and organizations interested in supporting BACH’s events and activities. This position will work in coordination on other projects as assigned with the Community Engagement Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work related experience
3+ years of experience planning, coordinating and managing events in a non-profit organization
Community engagement experience
Experience with budget development and /or management
High proficiency in MS Office Products and proven time-management skills

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Policy Information Notice 98-23: Health Center Program Expectations
Multi-lingual /multi-cultural a plus
Volunteer/Intern supervision or other related experience

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Planning and Community Engagement Manager, execute BACH’s Community Engagement Plan.
Schedule, implement and periodically suggest new community-based programs, partnerships, and other engagement initiatives.
Identify, initiate and strengthen relationships with various community stakeholders.
Implement meetings, surveys and other ways for communicating with and receiving feedback from the community about BACH and its initiatives.
Attend community meetings on behalf of BACH to hear community concerns, provide information about community engagement and advocate for participation.
Attend non-BACH programs and events relevant to better understand community interests and activities
Maintain various databases of groups of stakeholders.
Create mechanisms for internal and external evaluation of engagement initiatives.
In collaboration with Communications distribute information to the community and broader publics through multiple channels.
Distribute information to BACH staff and volunteers regarding engagement activities.
Successfully integrate engagement work into many BACH Departments and enlist the support of BACH staff to do so.
Compile collected information for Community Engagement Manager, on a monthly basis to present to TCHC Board and staff leadership.
Planning, implementation and follow up for all BACH special events.
Develop and maintain event and volunteer databases.
In coordination with the Community Engagement Manager, manages all aspects of volunteer event committees and volunteer coordination, including but not limited to, recruitment, training and acknowledgment.
Coordinate events logistics, publicity, including public relations, advertising and collateral material design, production and distribution.
Responsible for the development and fulfillment of the events and marketing budgets.
Responsible for the silent auction, prize and in-kind donation solicitations for each event.
Cultivate and expand sponsorship development and fulfillment.
Cultivate and implement with the Community Engagement Manager a business-based donor development program.
Coordinate with event contractors.
Working with Communications, write, submit and follow-up to ensure placement on press releases and stories to establish contacts with local and regional media.
Lead, attend or participate in appropriate BACH meetings.
Attend workshops, trainings and meetings as needed, and as requested.
Assist development department with fundraising activities as needed.
Work flexible schedule as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.