Community Relations Manager

The Center for Family Justice; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Family Justice seeks a Community Relations Coordinator to enhance fundraising and marketing efforts. This role involves managing projects, external communications, and volunteer recruitment. With a mid-senior level designation, the ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in events, marketing, or public relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects in the Development and Marketing department.
• Write press releases and act as a liaison with state coalitions.
• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteer initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in relevant field preferred

Job description

Direct message the job poster from The Center for Family Justice

CEO, Center for Family Justice serving communities in and around Fairfield County

The Community Relations Coordinator utilizes their administrative and creative skills to assist with fundraising, marketing, and communications tasks in the Development and Marketing department at the Center for Family Justice. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, maintaining a donor and volunteer database, serving as the point of contact for organizational communications with press and media relations, and informing and communicating with the CEO/President and Chief Development Officer on priority information. The role involves utilizing marketing tools, building relationships, and providing collaborative support to facilitate development work. Key duties include writing press releases, co-leading legislative initiatives, acting as a liaison for state coalitions on legislative priorities, providing requested testimony, and engaging in outreach to key stakeholders. The coordinator will attend volunteer fairs, recruit, train, and oversee volunteer initiatives, handle volunteer reporting, and manage all volunteer-related communications. They will also set up tours, meet and greet potential volunteers. Qualifications include a minimum of 3-5 years of experience; a degree is preferred but not required. Relevant work experience in events, marketing, and/or public relations is necessary. The role supports all organizational events and initiatives, attends staff meetings, and requires the ability to multi-task and work with a diverse population. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, including newsletter creation and marketing material development. The position offers an exempt salary and benefits, ranging from $58,500 to $60,000.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations