Community Engagement Coordinator

Pace-Center-For-Girl; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Pace-Center-For-Girl is seeking a part-time Outreach and Community Engagement Specialist in Immokalee, FL. The role focuses on developing and executing administrative, programmatic, and community tasks to raise awareness and engagement through outreach, print, broadcast, and digital channels.

The position requires strong communications, social media savvy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, including events and volunteer coordination.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years’ experience or an Associates and four years’ experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications; strong time management and proofreading.
• Experience and aptitude using internet and social media to support development/marketing.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Facebook, Constant Contact or similar.

Responsibilities

• Outreach and community engagement activities include marketing and public relations, events and internet/social media communications.
• Develop marketing campaigns by utilizing and expanding various social media resources.
• Maintains the center’s media list and assists in submitting media releases.
• Assists in preparing newsletters, e-blasts, press releases and calendars for staff and external publication.
• Composes and mails communications to external constituencies on behalf of the local center.
• Manages databases for general and targeted mailings; coordinates volunteers.
• Assists in recruiting, background screening, orientation and assignment of program volunteers.
• Trains volunteers and supervises their work; maintains volunteer records and training docs.
• Plans annual Volunteer Appreciation; supports special program events and center tours.

Skills

Communication skills

Editing / proofreading

Social media usage

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years

Associates + 4+ years

Tools

Windows

Publisher

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Facebook

Constant Contact

Job description

Hourly Rate: $23.00/hr
Position Type: Part-Time 30+ hours per week
Schedule: Flexible

Position Overview:

At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again.

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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