Community Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Pace Center for Girls; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

PACE Center for Girls in Immokalee, FL is hiring a part-time Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator. The role focuses on advancing public awareness and coordinating community activities, with flexible schedule and a 30+ hour workweek, paying $23.00 per hour.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or associate’s with more experience), strong written and verbal communication, and experience using social media and newsletter tools to support development and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• 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

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 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
• 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

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Proofreading

Social media

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associates degree

Tools

Windows

Publisher

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Internet Explorer

Facebook

Constant Contact

Job description

PACE Center for Girls in Immokalee, FL is hiring a part-time Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator. The role focuses on advancing public awareness and coordinating community activities, with flexible schedule and a 30+ hour workweek, paying $23.00 per hour.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or associate’s with more experience), strong written and verbal communication, and experience using social media and newsletter tools to support development and marketing efforts.