Engagement Coordinator

The Caring Place; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caring Place is a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, Tennessee, focused on providing resources to neighbors in need. The Engagement Coordinator supports engagement initiatives under the Engagement Director, building relationships, promoting programs, and evaluating outcomes.

This full-time, salaried role requires 35-40 hours per week and involves coordinating workshops, collaborating with partners, recruiting participants, managing events, and assisting with fundraising efforts to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or related fields preferred.
• 2 years within non-profit fundraising or outreach activities required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Empowerment Programs.
• Coordinate Empowerment Hub Workshops with partners and facilitators.
• Recruit participants for educational programming.
• Connect with community partners to facilitate workshops.
• Coordinate logistics for Getting Ahead program.
• Manage Empowerment Hub scheduling for all programs and events.
• Complete volunteer calls and onboarding weekly.
• Foster relationships with volunteers.
• Participate in community outreach and engagement events (occasional weekends).
• Develop and maintain relationships with donors and collaborative partners.
• Organize and promote in-kind donation drives.
• Assist with planning and execution of annual fundraising events.
• Track data and provide reports on activities and successes.
• Stay current on trends and resources related to community engagement.

Skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

Social media knowledge

Detail-oriented

Project management

Independent work

Office 365

Canva

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/marketing/business

Tools

Office 365

Canva

Job description

The Caring Place is an ecumenical, Christian organization that seeks to provide the resources and opportunities our neighbors need to thrive. The organization values integrity, ethics, a team mindset, positivity, creativity, diversity, and compassion towards others.

Position Overview

The Engagement Coordinator provides direct support to The Caring Place’s engagement and outreach initiatives. Under the direction of the Engagement Director and in collaboration with staff, volunteers, community partners, and participants, the Engagement Coordinator fosters meaningful relationships that encourage participation in programs, services, and community-building opportunities. The Engagement Coordinator also supports program evaluation efforts, collaborates with community organizations, and helps promote initiatives that strengthen connections, increase access to services, and enhance participant outcomes. This is a full-time, salaried position requiring 35-40 hours per week.

Duties Include

• Oversight of Empowerment Programs
• Coordinate all Empowerment Hub Workshops with community partners and/or internal facilitators in key areas
• Recruitment of participants for educational programming
• Connect with community partners to facilitate workshops in key areas
• Coordinate with Getting Ahead Program Facilitator on logistics for Getting Ahead
• Manage Empowerment Hub scheduling for all programs and events
• Complete volunteer calls and onboarding on a weekly basis
• Foster collaborative working relationships with volunteers
• Participate in community outreach and engagement events as assigned (occasional weekends)
• Develop and maintain relationships with donors and collaborative partners
• Organize, maintain, and promote in-kind donation drives for needed items of the organization
• Assist with planning and implementation of annual fundraising events
• Track data and provide regular reports on activities and successes
• Remain current on trends, resources, and information related to community engagement
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or related fields preferred

Experience Requirements: 2 years within non-profit fundraising or outreach activities

Skills

• Outstanding written communication and presentation skills
• Friendly, enthusiastic, high-energy, and positive attitude
• Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Ability to react and adapt to changing situations appropriately
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meeting external needs while preserving internal relationships and meeting strict deadlines and requirements
• Must be a self-starter who is able to work effectively independent of direct supervision
• Working knowledge of Office 365 applications
• Working knowledge of Canva and other graphic design software