Community Project Coordinator

VOLIES is hiring a parttime Community Engagement Project Coordinator

At VOLIES, we’re looking for a passionate and organized professional to join our global team as a Community Engagement Project Coordinator. This is a part time position (20 hours per week) focused on supporting corporate volunteering and community engagement programs in partnership with a multinational tech company based in Columbus, Ohio and surroundings.

About the Role

We’re looking for someone with the ability to coordinate high-impact community engagement and corporate volunteerism projects in collaboration with corporate clients and local institutions or non-profit organizations.

This role will have a flexible schedule, structured around deliverables and goal completion. The hour allocation will be defined collaboratively with the client and depending on the projects´ events and milestones.

It requires excellent communication skills with a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as the ability to build meaningful relationships with local communities and effectively implement on-the-ground activities and programs aligned with our clients’ values and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main local point of contact for in-person activities across Columbus, Ohio and surroundings, working as part of an international team leading the projects.
• Identify key local organizations and community stakeholders to understand needs, build partnerships, and collaborate on high-impact initiatives.
• Support the development of strong relationships with external partners, local communities, and relevant authorities.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of community events, events and workshops, motivating employee participation and engagement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders, including local leaders, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies
• Plan and implement community-based programs in line with established standards and project objectives.
• Use various communication channels (newsletters, social media, blogs, internal emails) to promote employee involvement in community engagement activities, in line with client requirements.
• Measure and report on program outcomes and social impact.
• Manage community feedback processes and ensure concerns are addressed appropriately
• Occasional travel to other cities in the US for team offsites may be required
• Working on evenings and Saturdays in volunteer events might be needed occasionally and will be compensated during other weekdays

Basic qualifications

• Residency in Columbus, Ohio and surroundings.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and have their own car.
• University degree (bachelor's and/or Master’s) in Political Science, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Volunteerism, community engagement, social impact positions
• Previous experience working with non-profit organizations and/or corporate volunteering programs.
• Strong project coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of local community dynamics and resources
• Experience with event planning and coordination
• Familiarity with data collection and analysis tools
• Background in project management or program development
• Spanish will be positively considered.

Working Conditions

• Part time position: 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule, structured around deliverables and goal completion.
• Hour allocation will be defined collaboratively with the client and will depend on the projects` milestones and events.
• Junior level
• Working agreement, hybrid:
  • Homeworking
  • Attendance in average 3 times a week to in-person meetings or events with NGOs, client´s offices or other partners in the priority locations
• Competitive salary based on experience
• A great part of the role consists of attending community projects and volunteering events in different locations. A specific area will be identified as the central working area (with a 45-minute drive spread) and millage outside that will be covered as well as hotels/meals on occasional long travels if needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package.
• A dynamic and international work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-impact social programs.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• One floating personal day per year, plus December 24 and 31 off.
• Annual USD 120 wellness allowance.
• 16 hours per year of paid volunteering time.
• Ongoing training tailored to your needs and interests: language learning, wellbeing, professional development, and more.

At VOLIES, we are committed to inclusive and non-discriminatory recruitment practices and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and enrich our team and professional network.