Community Engagement Coordinator

Pace-Center-For-Girl; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Center for Girls Fort Myers is seeking an Outreach and Community Engagement professional to develop and execute administrative, programmatic, and community initiatives focused on outreach and engagement. The role will drive public awareness across print, broadcast and social channels.

The candidate will manage communications, events, and volunteer programs while coordinating with center leadership. A degree plus related experience and strong writing, organizational, and project-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus required experience as stated in the posting.
• Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using internet and social media to enhance development and market activities.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and newsletter software.
• Evenings and weekends may be required; strong multi-tasking and organizational abilities.
• Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Outreach and community awareness using print, broadcast and social media platforms.
• Identify networking opportunities to enhance resources and expand awareness.
• Serve as contact for community engagement, stewardship and cultivation.
• Assist in marketing campaigns, events, and newsletters for internal/external audiences.
• Prepare calendars, press releases and communications for external publication.
• Coordinate volunteers, train staff, and manage event logistics and follow-up.
• Develop volunteer materials and oversee recruitment and recognition.

Skills

Communications

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Proofreading

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience or Associates + 4 years experience

Tools

Windows

Publisher

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Internet Explorer

Facebook

Constant Contact

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.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required

• 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

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
• 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

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

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