Nonprofit

Community Engagement Coordinator

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Stratford, CT
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:January 1, 2025
    Application Deadline:December 20, 2024
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Hunger, Food Security, Sports & Recreation

    Description

    Position Overview:

    Sterling Community Center (SCC) is seeking a dynamic new leader to coordinate our community engagement and outreach efforts. This individual is a passionate people-person and is motivated to make an impact in the community through creative marketing, outreach, and engagement.

    Position Overview:

    Sterling Community Center (SCC) is seeking a dynamic new leader to coordinate our community engagement and outreach efforts. This individual is a passionate people-person and is motivated to make an impact in the community through creative marketing, outreach, and engagement.

    Benefits

    Competitive salary with benefit package including health, dental, SDI/LDI/LIFE, retirement, paid holidays, childcare/program incentives, and paid time off package. Other benefits include ongoing professional development opportunities and a collaborative, supportive, fun and engaging work environment.

    Competitive salary with benefit package including health, dental, SDI/LDI/LIFE, retirement, paid holidays, childcare/program incentives, and paid time off package. Other benefits include ongoing professional development opportunities and a collaborative, supportive, fun and engaging work environment.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Responsibilities Include:

    Volunteer Coordination:

    • Responsible for the recruitment, screening, training, placement and referral of youth and adult volunteers to Sterling programs, departments, and externally within the Stratford Community.
    • Maintain volunteer data and records, including for the Counselors-In-Training and Junior Counselor Program for Summer Camp.
    • Recruit, assign, onboard and supervise interns supporting our organization. Serve as liaison between Sterling CC departments and assigned colleges.
    • Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, partner organizations, school staff, and town personnel.
    • Engage and work with youth to encourage participation in community service and service learning through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, workshops, leadership development, and more.

    Marketing & Outreach:

    • Create and update promotional information and flyers for assigned programs and events.
    • Effectively promote Sterling programs and events through our social media channels, email marketing lists, and creative outreach strategies in the community.
    • Coordinate the town-wide Stratford Calendar, to inform residents of ongoing programs and events while encouraging positive engagement across our community.
    • Capture Sterling programs, events, and community happenings via photography, video, testimonials, etc.

    Community Engagement:

    • Develop relationships, attend meetings, and interact with Town/ Community agencies; Stratford Public

    Schools, Stratford Youth & Family Advisory Board, Stratford Community Services, Stratford Youth

    Leadership Council, Stratford Community Organizations Council (SCOC), Portrait of a Graduate (BOE),

    Restaurant Week Babysitting, Shakespeare Market & Community initiatives and more.

    • Develop and implement service projects and community events such as our Community Cares Projects, Initiative to Inspire Committee, Volunteer Appreciation events, and more.
    • Organize all aspects of our Annual Teen Scholarship distribution, including application submission, scholarship decisions, award presentation, and all communication with both the scholarship donors and the High Schools.
    • Collaborate with Development Department to engage corporate partners, including hosting Corporate

    Volunteer Days and Open Houses.

    • Assist with public relations and promotional activities to shine a light on the organization.

    Other Duties:

    • Engage in consistent evaluation of community programs and initiatives to assess areas of strength, necessary improvements, effectiveness, and outcomes.
    • Assist with other programs, special events, initiatives as assigned.
    • Attend supervisory meetings and organizational staff trainings and meetings.
    • Serve as an exemplary representation of SCC in the community in personal language, appearance, professionalism, and embodiment of our organizational values.

    Qualifications & Attributes:

    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in non-profit administration, or relevant degree.
    • Skills in volunteer recruitment, retention and recognition.
    • Knowledge of the Stratford and Greater Bridgeport communities.
    • Experience and enjoyment working with diverse populations with a customer service orientation; including a wide range of volunteers, interns, executives, donors, community members, and partners.
    • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to embody the Sterling voice.
    • Able to clearly articulate and promote the mission of Sterling Community Center, while building and maintaining positive relationships with; staff, volunteers, board members, participants, funders, media, and all other stakeholders.
    • A strong desire to actively engage with the community- a change-maker and positive thinker.
    • Strong computer skills with proficiency in data management, utilization of online registration platforms, and Adobe CC, Canva, and social media platforms.
    • Ability to multi-task, remain calm and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
    • Driven to take initiative to work toward ongoing improvements and innovation, including personal and professional development.
    • Mission-driven, team-player who is passionate about working in a bustling and diverse community center environment.
    • Ability to lift approximately 40 pounds of supplies and load/unload/drive SCC van to community events as needed.
    • Valid Driver’s License and approved background check.

    Responsibilities Include:

    Volunteer Coordination:

    • Responsible for the recruitment, screening, training, placement and referral of youth and adult volunteers to Sterling…

    Location

    On-site
    2283 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615, USA

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