Communications & Outreach Coordinator

We’re the Willmar Area Community Foundation (WACF), a partner of CommunityGiving (CG). We connect people and resources to make lasting change in the Willmar area. Our mission is to preserve donor legacies, inspire philanthropy across generations, and use financial resources to create lasting, positive change. Our values—community, integrity, commitment, innovation, optimism, diversity, and generosity—guide everything we do.

About the role

Provide exceptional service to donors and community partners while coordinating communications, marketing, and community outreach efforts. Your work will promote the Foundation’s impact, strengthen stakeholder relationships, increase awareness of philanthropic opportunities, and maintain the Foundation’s community presence across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to donors and community partners
• Coordinate communications and marketing initiatives
• Lead community outreach efforts to promote the Foundation’s impact
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships
• Increase awareness of philanthropic opportunities
• Maintain the Foundation’s community presence across platforms

Requirements

• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Self-directed and able to practice the Foundation’s core mission and values with professionalism
• 32–40 hours per week

Qualifications

• Preferred: Four-year college degree
• 2–4 years of experience in communications, marketing, administration, or a related field
• Nonprofit experience is a plus

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• Potential for 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• Generous retirement contribution and match
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community

Pay

$22–$25 per hour