Community Engagement Coordinator

Pace Center for Girls; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Pace Center for Girls in Fort Myers, Florida is hiring for an Outreach and Community Engagement role to develop and execute administrative, programmatic, and community tasks supporting outreach and public awareness.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or an Associate with extensive experience) and strong communications, social media, and event coordination skills. Flexibility in hours and evenings/weekends is needed to fulfill workload.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area or an Associate with four years’ experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills; strong time management and organizational skills; attention to detail; proofreading ability.
• Experience using internet and social media to enhance development and market activities.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based software and common publishing/newsletter tools.

Responsibilities

• Outreach and community awareness using print, broadcast, and social media platforms (80%).
• Coordinate contact with community engagement, stewardship, and cultivation.
• Assist in marketing, PR, events, newsletters, e-blasts, and media relations.
• Develop event materials and manage printing and distribution of materials.
• Prepare and host center tours and meetings; take minutes; assist with grant writing.

Skills

Oral and written communications

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Experience with internet and social媒体

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate with experience

Tools

Windows

Publisher

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet Explorer

Facebook

Constant Contact or similar

Job description

This position is responsible for the development and execution of administrative, programmatic, and community tasks as it pertains to outreach and community engagement (OCE). This role will facilitate public awareness and community engagement utilizing various platforms and avenues.

Hourly Rate: $23.00/hr

Hours: Flexible, M-F 10am-2pm

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the development and execution of administrative, programmatic, and community tasks as it pertains to outreach and community engagement (OCE). This role will facilitate public awareness and community engagement utilizing various platforms and avenues.

Required

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years’ experience in a related field or an Associates and four years’ experience
• Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills; effective time management and organizational skills; attention to details, good at proofreading
• Experience and an aptitude for using internet and social media to enhance development and market activities
• Working knowledge in: Windows, Publisher, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Facebook, Constant Contact and/or other newsletter/publisher software
• Current Florida driver’s license required

Other Requirements

• Must adhere to Organization Values and Principles
• Upholds the ethical standards of the Organization
• Follows policies and procedures of the Organization
• Must work some evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements
• Possess strong project management skills and have an ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple task

Roles And Responsibilities

Outreach and Community Awareness Using Print, Broadcast and Social Media Platforms - 80%

• Works within established networks or identifies networking opportunities to enhance resources and expand the community’s awareness of the center
• Serves as a contact for community engagement, stewardship and cultivation
• Outreach and community engagement activities include, but are not limited to: marketing and public relations, events, internet/social media communications
• Helps create marketing campaigns by utilizing and expanding various social media resources
• Maintains the center’s media list (magazines, newspapers, electronic magazines etc.) and assists in the submission of media releases
• Assists in the preparation of newsletters, e-blasts, press releases and calendars for internal staff and external publication
• Composes and mails communications to external constituencies on behalf of the local center
• Manages databases for both general and targeted mailings
• Assists Development Director and Committee Chairs in managing local event logistics, execution, and post event follow-up
• Develops event materials such as invitations, evites, programs, posters, and ads as well as oversees printing and distribution of materials
• Works with center leadership in preparing and hosting center tours and visits by special guests or organizations, which includes preparing meeting materials and taking meeting minutes
• Grant writing

Volunteer Coordination - 30%

• Coordinates the recruitment, background screening, orientation and assignment of program volunteers
• Trains volunteers and supervises their work in the center
• Creates and maintains volunteer records and training documentation
• Plans an annual Volunteer Appreciation activity for all volunteers and invites volunteers to special program events
• Assists the Executive Director in identifying and supporting volunteers serving on special event committees

Other Duties - 10%

• Leads development and management of special events and fundraising
• Manages data in Raiser’s Edge

This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com