Community Engagement Specialist

Street Hope TN; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Street Hope TN is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to connect our community with the mission of ending sexual exploitation. You will coordinate volunteers, plan events, cultivate donors, and support communications.

Working with the Development Director and Communications Manager, you will help grow partnerships with churches and community organizations, coordinate outreach opportunities, and ensure excellent donor care and stewardship in alignment with Street Hope TN's values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of fundraising, nonprofit development, event management, sales, marketing, or business development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community engagement and volunteer programs with Development and Communications teams.
• Plan and execute events, manage budgets, and coordinate vendors and volunteers.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, churches, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Support donor communications, stewardship initiatives, and reporting.
• Create content for social media and assist with photography and copywriting.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor relations

Volunteer coordination

Event planning

Communications

Social media

Project management

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Donor management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Community Engagement Specialist

Street Hope TN (SHTN) works to eliminate the sexual exploitation and trafficking of

children in Tennessee and provide safe environments that foster hope and healing through

Jesus Christ.

Hours: Part Time / Full Time

Location: Powell, TN

Organizational Relationships: Reports to Director of Development

Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Specialist is a valued member of the Development Team,

helping connect our community to the mission of Street Hope. Working alongside the

Director of Development, Communications Manager, and other staff, this position

coordinates fundraising and community events, recruits and supports volunteers, cultivates

meaningful relationships in our community, and helps create opportunities for others to

join our work and our mission.

Who We Are

At Street Hope, we believe every role contributes to our mission. We value collaboration,

humility, and excellence in everything we do. We seek team members who are eager to

serve, willing to learn, and committed to working together in a culture of encouragement,

trust, and shared purpose.

Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordination

• In collaboration with the Development and Communications teams, serve as a welcoming point of connection for community members seeking to engage with Street Hope.
• Under the direction of our Communications Manager, produce creative content for our social media channels, including copy editing and photography when needed.
• Working with Executive Director and Development Director to coordinate requests for speaking engagements and community representation.
• Recruit, onboard, manage, and encourage volunteers through both online and in-person engagement.
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling and assignments for ministry initiatives and events.
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with churches, businesses, civic organizations, and community partners while collaborating with staff to strengthen those partnerships.
• Support community-led fundraising efforts by providing guidance, encouragement, and excellent follow-through.
• Prepare materials and logistics for outreach opportunities that reflect the mission and values of Street Hope.
• Communicate giving opportunities clearly while helping supporters identify meaningful ways to partner with the ministry.

Event Coordination, Planning & Execution

Street Hope events are a team effort often project managed by the Community Engagement

Specialist. This role works alongside staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners to

create experiences that inspire others to engage with our mission. Our annual events

include Hope Will Rise (our signature dinner), Rise and Restore (our breakfast fundraiser)

and Treese of Hope.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate event timelines, vendors, volunteers, and logistics.
• Help create an excellent experience for guests, sponsors, volunteers, and staff.
• Manage event budgets responsibly and seek nonprofit pricing whenever possible.
• Support sponsorship fulfillment in partnership with the Director of Development.
• Anticipate challenges and provide thoughtful solutions throughout the planning process.
• Collaborate across departments before, during, and after each event.

Donor Relations & Development Support

• Partner with the Director of Development to cultivate relationships with donors, churches, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to provide thoughtful stewardship and exceptional donor care.
• Coordinate donor meetings and follow-up communications.
• Conduct prospect research for new donors, churches, corporate partners, and grant opportunities.
• Assist with grant research, application tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate donor stewardship initiatives including welcome packets, impact reports, gratitude campaigns, and appreciation mailings.
• Process and record in-kind gifts and donor interactions in the donor management system.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor and client information.

Communications Support

• Work alongside the Communications Manager to execute the schedule for social media among various channels in cooperation with team.
• Assist with content creation, photography, and copywriting as needed.
• Coordinate social media scheduling for development initiatives and events.
• Ensure communications consistently reflect the mission, voice, and values of Street Hope.

Administration

• Partner with the Development Team to implement annual fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain accurate donor records and document interactions in the donor management system.
• Prepare reports and metrics for leadership as requested.
• Contribute to a positive, unified team culture by communicating openly, supporting colleagues, and celebrating shared successes.
• Attend community events, committee meetings, and staff meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience: Three to five years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, event management, sales, marketing, or business development preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Builds genuine relationships with donors, volunteers, churches, businesses, and community partners.
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and values unity, encouragement, and shared success.
• Communicates with confidence, kindness, and professionalism.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating well with others, communicating status and updating needs.
• Represents Street Hope with authenticity and enthusiasm.
• Flexible and willing to step in wherever needed to support the mission.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of learning donor management software.

Spiritual Qualifications

• Demonstrates a growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of Street Hope.
• Agrees with and adheres to the Street Hope Statement of Faith (The Lausanne Covenant).
• Demonstrates a servant's heart by supporting teammates, celebrating the success of others, and contributing to a culture of unity, humility, and grace.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.

Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission of

Street Hope.