Communications & Outreach Coordinator-WACF

Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce; Willmar, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

13 paid holidays

4 weeks accrued paid time off

Retirement contribution and match

Job summary

Willmar Area Community Foundation in Willmar, MN is seeking a Communications & Outreach Coordinator to lead donor relations and coordinate communications, marketing, and community outreach that showcase the Foundation’s impact. You’ll help strengthen stakeholder relationships and raise awareness of philanthropic opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, be self-directed, and align with the Foundation’s mission.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-directed and able to align with the Foundation's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional donor and community partner service while coordinating communications, marketing, and outreach.
• Promote the Foundation’s impact and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain the Foundation’s community presence across platforms and raise awareness of philanthropic opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Communications & Outreach Coordinator-WACF

We’re Hiring!

Join the Willmar Area Community Foundation ( WACF ) and help strengthen our community through meaningful relationships and impactful philanthropy.

Who are we

WACF, a partner of CommunityGiving (CG), connects people and resources to make lasting change in the Willmar area. We believe in preserving donor legacies, inspiring philanthropy across generations, and using financial resources to create lasting, positive change. Our values—community, integrity, commitment, innovation, optimism, diversity, and generosity—guide everything we do.

What You’ll Do

Provide exceptional service to donors and community partners, while coordinating communications, marketing, and community outreach efforts that promote the Foundation’s impact, strengthen stakeholder relationships, increase awareness of philanthropic opportunities, and maintain the Foundation’s community presence across various platforms.

What we need

Someone with strong communication, organizational, and relationship building skills who can be self-directed and practice the core mission and values of the Foundation with professionalism.

Time commitment to the organization of 32-40 hours per week. Preferred candidate will have a four year college degree, 2-4 years of experience in communications, marketing, administration, or a related field (nonprofit experience a plus).

What we offer

• Health and dental insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• potential for 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• generous retirement contribution and match
• and a chance to make a difference.