Community Engagement Coordinator

About the role

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges, located in Amherst, NY. As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will support fundraising and outreach efforts by managing events, donor engagement, and community partnerships, reporting to the Assistant Director of Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute initiatives to increase visibility and awareness of The Summit Center.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate outreach events, open houses, and advocacy initiatives; represent Summit at community events.
• Secure opportunities and experiences for Summit students, families, and staff through partnerships and sponsorships.
• Support development of video content for social media and digital campaigns; create short- and long-form content (interviews, testimonials, behind-the-scenes).
• Assist with social media campaigns, including giveaways, contests, and live events.
• Plan, storyboard, shoot, and edit mission-driven video content; coordinate video shoots, interviews, and locations; manage video assets and maintain equipment inventory.
• Support event communications, engagement, and donor retention strategies; partner with third-party event organizers to maximize impact; provide social media coverage and assist with print/digital materials and event documentation; support volunteer engagement and recognition efforts.
• Gather and curate stories for marketing and fundraising; ensure consistent branding and messaging across platforms; assist with media outreach and organization of PR materials.
• Track and report on engagement metrics; recommend improvements; collaborate across teams to align community engagement with fundraising and organizational goals.
• Lead the planning and execution of two signature events – the Summit Autism Walk and the Summit Gala; develop event timelines, coordinate with committees, create event materials, manage vendors and in-kind partners, and produce content for fundraising platforms.
• Grow third-party fundraising efforts through outreach and relationship-building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years’ experience required.

Skills

• Working knowledge of CRM software databases (Bloomerang preferred), Microsoft Office, Canva, InDesign and SharePoint.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• Knowledge of special event fundraising software platforms a plus.

Benefits

• Up to 32 days of paid time off.
• 14-16 paid holidays annually.
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year).
• 401K with up to 4% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program: free mental health counseling, free childcare referrals, access to legal services, grief/eldercare support, financial planning resources.

Pay

$24 - $