Impactful Community Engagement Lead

Cunningham-Children; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cunningham-Children is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to advance our mission through volunteer coordination, events, and corporate partnerships. You will recruit, engage and train volunteers for fundraising and marketing programs and lead in-person and digital events that connect communities with our mission.

You will build relationships with volunteers, donors and partners, serve as a visible ambassador, and coordinate events with attention to impact, compliance and ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in communications, donor relations, sales, public relations or related field.
• Illinois Driver’s License and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, engage and train volunteers for Cunningham fundraising and marketing programs.
• Plan, coordinate and execute in-person and digital fundraising events.
• Build relationships with volunteers, donors, community partners and sponsors.
• Represent Cunningham through tours, presentations and outreach opportunities.
• Identify and cultivate new community partnerships to increase awareness and support.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/Marketing/Communications

Job description

Cunningham-Children is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to advance our mission through volunteer coordination, events, and corporate partnerships. You will recruit, engage and train volunteers for fundraising and marketing programs and lead in-person and digital events that connect communities with our mission.

You will build relationships with volunteers, donors and partners, serve as a visible ambassador, and coordinate events with attention to impact, compliance and ethical