Community Impact Coordinator

Chicken N Pickle; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicken N Pickle in Glendale, CA is seeking a Community Partnerships & Fundraising Coordinator who will build local partnerships, lead fundraising, and bring the brand to life through meaningful community engagement.

You will respond to donation requests, organize events and activations, and work with local nonprofits and schools to drive guest traffic while supporting community initiatives. This is an onsite, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle and be able to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage donation and fundraising requests via phone, email, and in-person.
• Build and maintain relationships with local nonprofits, schools, churches, and community organizations.
• Lead community events, activations, and fundraising initiatives from planning to execution.
• Plan and execute in-store and off-property local activations to drive guest traffic.
• Coordinate charity events such as fundraisers, community days, and sponsor engagements.
• Maintain local marketing materials and act as the primary contact for flyer distribution.
• Track community impact statistics and support social media content as needed.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to drive engagement during non-prime times.

Skills

Event planning

Fundraising

Community partnerships

Guest engagement

Job description

At Chicken N Pickle, we’re about more than great food and pickleball—we’re here to strengthen our communities. The Community Impact Coordinator (CIC) plays a key role in building local partnerships, leading fundraising efforts, and bringing our brand to life through meaningful engagement that drives guest traffic and community impact. You will serve as a welcoming, visible, and enthusiastic ambassador for the brand within the community!

Community Partnerships & Fundraising

• Respond to and manage all donation and fundraising requests received via phone, email, and in-person
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local nonprofits, schools, churches, and community organizations
• Build and maintain strong local-market relationships to secure sponsorships, partnerships, and cross-promotional opportunities
• Lead Give Back Nights, Green Cup Campaigns, and other fundraising initiatives from planning through final execution

Event Planning, Activations & Execution

• Partner closely with the Property Events team to plan and execute
• • In-store events, Kids’ Crew
  • Local launches, community activities that drive brand awareness, trial, and guest traffic
• Own the execution of local activations, both in-store and off-property, including setup, coordination, on-site support, and breakdown. This also includes hands-on guest engagement during events and activations
• Plan, oversee, attend and actively support community-focused events, including but not limited to:
• • Pickleball tournaments, including events utilizing Foundation-donated court time
  • Cornhole, bingo, trivia, dinners, and other ticketed fundraising or social events
  • Board meetings, church gatherings, and charitable or community partner events
• Organize and lead property-wide charity events such as Sip N Support, Pints with a Purpose, Our Hearts Are Local Day

Guest Engagement & Local Marketing Support

• Actively engage with guests during events and activations to build rapport, answer questions, and encourage participation
• Proactively invite guests to participate in events clinics leagues, store programming etc.; as well as support school assemblies, field marketing initiatives, and grassroots efforts that increase walk-in traffic
• Manage and distribute local marketing materials (flyers, brochures, signage). Serve as the primary point of contact for local flyer distribution
• Ensure all assets are current, organized, and properly displayed

Sales & Performance Support

• Collaborate with the General Manager and Property Events team to drive engagement during non-prime times
• Review the event sales pipeline and strategically align community initiatives to support property sales goals
• Introduce qualified leads to the Sales Account Manager when appropriate
• Maintain monthly community impact statistics, accounting processes, and assist with social media content as needed
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with the Community Director, Property Events Coordinator, and General Manager. This includes attending required meetings, including community, BEO, and manager meetings

Team & Culture Building

• Coordinate monthly volunteer opportunities for restaurant and home office teams
• Celebrate team members through birthday cards and ongoing communication around community impact
• Support holidays and awareness days such as Veterans Day, MLK Day, and Our Hearts Are Local Day

Expectations

• Can handle a fast-paced atmosphere – Thrives in a dynamic, fluid environment and can juggle multiple projects without ruffling feathers. High-energy and personality-forward presence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with guests, return guests, co-workers, and leadership.
• Flexibility – Can adapt to changing business and team needs with ease.
• Tech-savvy with a side of creativity – Proficient in computer skills and eager to learn new software programs.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support community initiatives.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle and be able to travel locally for off-site marketing initiatives.

This is an onsite Full Time role with a compensation rate of $25/hour