Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator

Position Description:

The Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator supports Summit Assistance Dogs' communications, community outreach, volunteer engagement, and fundraising efforts. This position plays a key role in increasing public awareness of Summit's mission through digital communications, presentations, events, and community partnerships while supporting donor stewardship, volunteer recognition, and organizational programs.

Reports To: Director of Philanthropy

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Communications & Marketing

• Manage, design, schedule, and monitor Summit's social media platforms using Meta Business Suite and other scheduling tools.
• Create, design, and coordinate the publication of monthly e-newsletters, the annual report, and other print and digital communications.
• Maintain and update the Summit Assistance Dogs website with current news, events, and program information.
• Design marketing materials including brochures, flyers, event invitations, signage, presentations, and promotional pieces.
• Organize and maintain the organization's digital photo and media library.
• Assist with public relations opportunities and media planning to increase awareness of Summit's mission.
• Create reports and mailing lists to support organizational communications and outreach. Community Outreach
• Create and deliver engaging presentations to community groups, schools, corporations, service organizations, and other audiences.
• Represent Summit Assistance Dogs at outreach events, community fairs, and informational booths.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, and corporate partners to expand awareness and engagement.
• Assist with workplace giving campaigns, including Microsoft Give and GiveBIG Washington.
• Support the planning and coordination of fundraising events, community outreach events, corporate volunteer opportunities, and volunteer appreciation activities.
• Coordinate event logistics, communications, registration, volunteer support, and event follow-up.

Program & Volunteer Support

• Assist with volunteer engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Support volunteer appreciation events and recognition programs.
• Assist with donor stewardship by preparing acknowledgements, recognition materials, and other donor communications.
• Provide administrative and event coordination support for special programs, including the Monroe Correctional Complex Prison Program.

Desired Skills/Attributes:

• Experience in nonprofit communications, fundraising, community outreach, marketing, or event coordination.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Strong graphic design skills and experience producing both print and digital communications.
• Experience managing websites and social media platforms, including Meta Business Suite.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating events and volunteers.
• Friendly, outgoing, professional, and able to build long-term relationships with donors, volunteers, clients, and community partners.
• Familiarity with CRM databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Mailchimp, Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, and social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain donor and client confidentiality.
• Comfortable working around dogs and assisting with dogs during events.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including setting up events, lifting supplies, and transporting materials.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel throughout the Puget Sound region as needed.

Vacation, holiday and sick leave; medical benefit