Community Engagement Coordinator Jobs

Are you looking to give back and feel good about the work you do?Is flexibility and a great benefits package important to you?Well, you’ve found what you’re looking for right here at Homes For Our Troops!

Homes For Our Troops is looking for creative, energetic and passionate individuals to join our team!Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to the nonprofit industry, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

Here at HFOT, weoffer Full Time employeescompetitive pay and benefits including Medical and Dental Plans, a 401k Plan with an employer match, Flexibility, Paid Holidays, Vacation/Sick Time, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Company Apparel.HFOT contributes up to 80% of Full Time employees’ Medical and Dental premium costs.

In addition to our excellent benefits package, HFOT offers a flexible work schedule.Generally, HFOT’s hybrid approach is that after 90 days, employees spend about 50% of their time working in the HFOT office in Taunton, MA and about 50% of their time working from home, if the employee’s role and job responsibilities are suited to such an arrangement.

We believe in a collaborative work environment with versatile leadership, great teammates, and a purposeful Mission of building specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.We’re proud to have a 4 star rating fromCharity Navigator.

Note:Although HFOT offers a flexible work schedule, this position requires work in the Taunton, MA office location two or more days per week.

Position Summary

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) is responsible for engaging the communities and surrounding areas where HFOT is building homes, with the goal of garnering new and continued support for our mission. This is accomplished by researching the community, managing individual project teams, and planning and executing Homes for Our Troops build events. Events include Groundbreakings, Community Kick Offs, Volunteer Days and Key Ceremonies (including Virtual Events). CECs work side-by-side with the HFOT staff, donors, volunteers, program recipients, and stakeholders in the community to execute successful community events nationwide. CECs are often the sole representative of Homes for Our Troops, and are required to use their judgment and experience to make on-the-spot decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively and efficiently completing activities and meeting target deadlines in order to execute successful events.Specific responsibilities include:
• Other duties as assigned.
• Achieve the maximum number of participants.
• Serve as a representative for the organization to the public and media.
• Donate goods or services, and volunteer for HFOT community events.
• Raise funds and awareness by hosting fundraisers and performing community marketing/awareness campaigns.
• Develop and manage event budget.
• Update CEC travel and safety protocols.
• Successfully inspire and mobilize local communities to:
• Facilitate project team activities for each Veteran’s home build to effectively engage the community.
• Work directly with HFOT Staff, Executives and Board on event logistics and planning.
• Reflect positively on the organization and advance HFOT’s public image.
• Due to the nature of the work environment, it is required that all staff members perform duties beyond their job description, such as, but not limited to, answering phones, taking messages, and helping other employees when assistance is needed.
• Research COVID and other social gathering restrictions and pandemic active cases, including requesting approval from local and state offices as needed.
• Ensure project website pages are updated in a timely manner to reflect a project’s progress to date, events and other marketing efforts.
• Identify, train, and supervise volunteers in each build event area.
• Responsible for updating the data management system (Raiser’s Edge).
• Use independent judgment and adapt efforts to adjust to time sensitive changes.
• Serve on internal HFOT committees as necessary.
• Use social networking to market events and promote fundraising opportunities.
• Promote HFOT’s mission and the Veterans we serve across the country.
• Coordinate team shipping needs with Office Management, as needed.
• Brief HFOT Representatives, Board members and Executives with well-prepared event documents; update all concerned as details change.
• Negotiate vendor contracts for event rentals and other supplies.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills including but not limited to verbal and written communication, organizational, negotiation, and leadership skills as well as have great attention to detail.
• Must be customer service oriented having a friendly and professional speaking voice with strong phone etiquette skills, a positive and energetic attitude, and strong desire to meet goals and commitments.
• Able to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, including at times, multiple weekends in a row.
• Must be able to react and adapt to unexpected situations and changes.
• Flexible, discreet and able to maintain confidential information and knowledge of correct protocol for specific situations.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Ability to independently initiate projects and activities, and set priorities.
• Compatibility with the HFOT culture:HFOT is a dedicated, loyal, and cohesive team, led by skilled and versatile leaders, focused on excellence, ethical conduct and the quality of the services we provide.
• Proficient in the use of computers and office equipment and software proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge and experience in Raiser’s Edge or similar customer relationship management software is preferred.
• At least two years’ work-experience in event planning, fundraising and/or volunteer management.
• Comfortable cold calling for contributions.
• Strong technical abilities to set-up/operate audio and visual equipment.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work with and oversee a diverse group of individuals (HFOT executives, corporate leaders, Veterans, staff and volunteers) in a team environment and be self-motivated.
• Understanding of budget control, expenses, and allocations.
• Proficient with Zoom platform. Must have the ability to provide event speakers tech support using Zoom, including testing as needed.
• Comfortable and proficient speaking to a crowd of 50-300 attendees.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• 50% travel to outdoor build sites throughout the U.S. required, including nights and weekends.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.Build events are both outdoors (two per home) and in a venue local to the build (one per home).
• Limited physical effort required.Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for multiple hours at a time.

Salary

• Commensurate with experience

Job Benefits

Here at HFOT, we offer Full Time employeescompetitive pay and benefits including Medical and Dental Plans, a 401k Plan with an employer match, Flexibility, Paid Holidays, Vacation/Sick Time, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Company Apparel.HFOT contributes up to 80% of Full Time employees’ Medical and Dental premium costs.

In addition to our excellent benefits package, HFOT offers a flexible work schedule.Generally, HFOT’s hybrid approach is that after 90 days, employees spend about 50% of their time working in the HFOT office and about 50% of their time working from home, if the employee’s role and job responsibilities are suited to such an arrangement.

Company Profile

Location: 6 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780

Web Site:https://www.hfotusa.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Homes For Our Troops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law.