Community Impact Coordinator

United Way Worldwide; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Group disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

United Way of Acadiana is seeking a Community Impact Coordinator to support programs and partnerships across Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.

You will coordinate logistics, partner engagement, data tracking, and reporting while representing the organization in community meetings and collaborations. This role emphasizes collaboration, outreach, and impact storytelling to advance our mission.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience in volunteer coordination and community outreach.
• Proficiency in managing referrals or similar systems, with focus on Unite Us.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing initiatives across four impact areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.
• Coordinate logistics, communication, and partner engagement for programs, events, and campaigns.
• Support data tracking, reporting, and documentation for grants and internal evaluation.
• Represent United Way of Acadiana in community meetings, coalitions, and collaborations.
• Support outreach, education, and community engagement to raise awareness of programs.
• Coordinate communications and follow-up to ensure shared goals and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and align resources for greater impact.
• Provide coordination support for signature initiatives, including planning and implementation.
• Assist with volunteer engagement and partner coordination to support program success.
• Track participation and outcomes to inform continuous improvement.
• Contribute to impact messaging and program updates in collaboration with internal teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in community engagement, social services, or volunteer coordination

Tools

Unite Us

Job description

Title: Community Impact Coordinator

Staff Supervised: None

Job Classification: Exempt, Full Time

Organization Overview

United Way of Acadiana is committed to serving Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, Iberia, and Vermilion parishes. United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. Our mission: to unite people and organizations with passion, expertise, and resources to create more opportunities for a better life. Our vision: an educated, prosperous, and safe Acadiana where all individuals and families are empowered to achieve their full potential.

Basic Job Summary

The Community Impact Coordinator supports the organization’s mission by assisting with programs and partnerships that strengthen financial stability, improve health outcomes, expand youth opportunities, and build community resilience. This position coordinates initiatives across all four impact areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing initiatives within all four impact areas.
• Coordinatelogistics, communication, and partner engagement for community programs, events, and campaigns.
• Support data tracking, reporting, and documentation for grants, funders, and internal evaluation.
• Represent the organization in community meetings and collaborations.
• Support outreach, education, and community engagement efforts to increase awareness of accounts.
• Represent United Way of Acadiana in community meetings, coalitions, and collaborative efforts.
• Serve as a point of coordination for strategic community partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
• Support partner communication, meeting coordination, and follow-up to ensure shared goals and accountability.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to strengthen partnerships and align community resources for greater impact.
• Provide coordination support for signature initiatives and community programs, including planning, outreach, and implementation.
• Assist with volunteer engagement and partner coordination to support program success.
• Track participation, outcomes, and engagement to support continuous improvement.
• Support development of impact messaging, program updates, and success stories in collaboration with internal teams.
• Assist with documentation and reporting that clearly communicates outcomes, lessons learned, and community impact.
• Ensure consistent, professional communication with partners, volunteers, and community members.

General Duties

• Assistwith community events, outreach activities, and public education efforts.
• Maintain professional communication and strong relationships with community partners.
• Perform administrative and coordination tasks to support the overall success of the Community Impact team.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in volunteer coordination and community outreach.
• Proficiencyin managing referral platforms or similar systems, with a focus on Unite Us.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to the mission and values ofUnitedWay of Acadiana.
• This roleprovidesa unique opportunity to drive community impact and volunteer engagement while contributing to the success of United Way of Acadiana's initiatives.

Education, Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in community engagement, social services, or volunteer coordination.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines independently.
• Comfortable working with diverse populations, including volunteers and justice-impacted individuals.
• Basic administrative and data tracking experience (VITA or IRS certification experience preferred).

Requirements before Hire:

Proof and maintenance of a valid driver’s license

Proof and maintenance of Vehicle Insuranceand reliable transportation

Must pass a Louisiana State Police Criminal Background Check

Hours of Work:8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F

Salary: TBD

Competitive Benefits Package, including access to medical, dental and vision insurance, groupdisabilityand life insurance andpaid-time-off.