Event & Community Relations Specialist

Modern Wealth Management•Mesa, AZ

1d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Public Safety Financial (PSF) is seeking a relationship-driven, organized, and proactive Event & Community Relations Specialist to manage and strengthen relationships with public safety associations, labor unions, charitable organizations, foundations, and local leadership. The role coordinates events, cultivates community partnerships, and identifies ways for PSF to engage with first responders and organizations that serve them. The specialist serves as a key point of contact between PSF and its external partners and vendors, representing the company at relevant events, educational opportunities, and community initiatives. The position supports PSF’s mission to educate and serve first responders, their families, and the communities they protect. The role works closely with leadership, marketing, business development, and financial education teams. It involves local and occasional regional travel, as well as occasional evening or weekend events.

Requirements

Experience in event coordination, community relations, partnership management, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build relationships across professional and community settings.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
Professional demeanor and confidence when interacting with association leaders, union representatives, agency leadership, charitable organizations, and public safety personnel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM platforms, and event management tools.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to travel locally and occasionally regionally for events and meetings as needed.
Flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend events.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with police, fire, EMS, corrections, military, or other public safety organizations.
Familiarity with public safety associations, labor unions, foundations, charities, or local government leadership.
Experience coordinating sponsorships, fundraising events, conferences, or community outreach programs.
Experience using CRM systems to track relationships, partnerships, and event engagement.
Experience supporting business development through networking, relationship management, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Build, develop, and maintain relationships with public safety associations, labor unions, charitable organizations, foundations, and other community partners.
Identify opportunities to establish new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships in the public safety community.
Represent PSF at association meetings, community events, charity functions, conferences, and other public safety gatherings.
Build relationships with local leadership, agency representatives, and community influencers.
Coordinate PSF’s participation in conferences, association meetings, charity fundraisers, golf tournaments, appreciation events, educational seminars, and community outreach initiatives.
Manage event logistics, including registration, sponsorships, vendor coordination, materials, staffing, travel arrangements, and post-event follow-up.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure events are staffed, organized, and aligned with company priorities.
Maintain a centralized event calendar, track deadlines, and communicate event details and responsibilities to internal stakeholders.
Evaluate event opportunities based on audience alignment, relationship-building potential, budget, and business value.
Ensure PSF’s brand, messaging, and educational resources are consistently represented at events.
Research and identify associations, unions, charities, and community organizations for potential partnerships, sponsorships, and event participation.
Coordinate sponsorship requests, charitable contributions, event packages, and partnership agreements with leadership.
Evaluate opportunities to support organizations aligned with PSF’s mission and commitment to the first responder community.
Track sponsorship commitments, event participation, partnership activity, and related expenses.
Identify opportunities to expand PSF’s reach through strategic partnerships and community involvement.
Work with leadership, marketing, business development, and financial education teams to align event activities with company goals.
Communicate upcoming opportunities, event outcomes, and relationship updates to internal stakeholders.
Coordinate the development and distribution of event materials, promotional items, educational resources, and branded merchandise.
Maintain accurate records of contacts, organizations, event participation, and partnership activity in company systems.
Recommend improvements to event processes, partnership management, and community engagement.
Track event attendance, sponsorship activity, partnership growth, expenses, and engagement outcomes.
Maintain reporting on event return on investment, relationship development, and future opportunities.
Gather feedback from internal teams and external partners to improve future events and experiences.
Identify emerging events, organizations, and community initiatives that may provide strategic value to PSF.
Help develop repeatable processes and systems to improve event planning, accountability, and relationship management.