Community Engagement Coordinator

Big Bend Hospice; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 216 hours

9 paid holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision

STD / LTD / FSA / EAP

403B match

PSLF eligibility

Professional growth

Job summary

Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL seeks a dedicated Outreach and Volunteer Relations professional to expand community partnerships, raise awareness of BBH services, and strengthen volunteer programs. You will develop annual marketing plans, recruit and train volunteers, and collaborate with media, civic groups, and faith-based organizations to grow referrals and serve families in the Big Bend area.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Annual Marketing Plan and Outreach Strategies.
• Partnership Development with community partners.
• Media relations and content creation for public awareness.
• Social media, newsletters, and annual reports collaboration.
• Recruitment and training of volunteers; host events.
• Tech savviness with basic software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Annual Marketing Plan and Outreach Strategies: develop and implement outreach to increase referrals.
• Partnership Development: identify and cultivate community relationships to raise BBH awareness.
• Media: build relationships to position BBH as an End-of-Life care resource.
• Social Media, Newsletters, Annual Reports: develop publications and posts recognizing contributions.
• Recruitment: create a plan to market volunteer opportunities and host recruitment events.
• Tech Savvy: use Volgistics, spreadsheets, email, and online platforms to manage tasks.

Skills

Community outreach

Partnership development

Media relations

Social media

Recruitment

Tech savv(y)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication or related field

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or related field

Tools

Volgistics

Spreadsheets

Time tracking

Medical record systems

Email

Online meeting platforms

Job description

Why Big Bend Hospice? Hospice work is not a job – it’s a calling.

Caring for patients and their families at the end of life requires special people with the spirit and commitment to providing compassionate care.

Big Bend Hospice has been the “Hometown Hospice” in the Florida Big Bend area since 1973. We are a non‑profit whose mission is “we inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief one family at a time.”

Big Bend Hospice strives to be the employer of choice and is committed to providing the education, tools, and work environment to allow employees to perform at their best. For more information about Big Bend Hospice, visit bigbendhospice.org, or visit us on Instagram or Facebook.

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

• Integrity - We demonstrate integrity in everything we do
• Accountability - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards
• Respect - We respect our patients and the families we serve, and we respect one another
• Stewards - We are good stewards of our resources
• Innovation - We strive for increased knowledge and explore innovative ways to fulfill our mission
• Excellence - We are committed to excellence and helping each employees reach their highest potential

Are you ready to join the team? Your Impact

You will be responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with community partners in the Big Bend Hospice service area, organizing outreach to increase community awareness of BBH Services, and building brand awareness through ads, press releases, and stories. You will also recruit, train, supervise, and manage the performance of BBH Volunteers.

Your Main Duties and Responsibilities

(Includes but, not limited to)

• Annual Marketing Plan and Outreach Strategies: Develop and implement outreach to targeted individuals, civic organizations, faith-based groups, and the community in the BBH service area to increase patient referrals and admissions.
• Partnership Development: Identify and cultivate relationships with community partners in the BBH service area. Help increase community awareness of BBH services.
• Media: Build and nurture working relationships to establish the organization as an expert resource in End-of-Life Care.
• Social Media, Newsletters, Annual Reports: Helps to develop content for publications and social media to recognize volunteer and community relations contributions to the organization.
• Recruitment: Develop a recruitment plan to market all volunteer opportunities and roles in the organization; host and attend recruiting events within the community to attract qualified volunteers. Interview and pre‑screen potential volunteers.
• Tech Savvy: Utilize spreadsheets, medical record systems, word processing, online meeting platforms, time tracking, Volgistics, and email.

Salary Range: $42,000 - $45,000 annually.

We Got the Perks

We are committed to taking care of our BBH team by providing competitive wages and a generous benefits package that includes:

• 216 hours of PTO annually and additional paid sick leave, usable after your first 90 days
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, EAP, life insurance, and supplemental life insurance
• Up to 5% 403B match after 1 year of employment
• Employee recognition programs
• PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligibility for most roles
• Professional growth and development opportunities

COVID-19 Considerations: All employees must have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination upon hire (or approved exemption). Position requires wearing masks in certain areas, social distancing, and hand‑washing precautions. Big Bend Hospice is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Join a Team that inspires hope!

Big Bend Hospice is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We celebrate diversity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, other protected characteristic.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Communication or related field.

Bachelors or better in Public Relations or related field.

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