Community Engagement Coordinator

The Role

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for promoting and supporting fundraising, volunteer, event, and marketing efforts aimed at inviting supporters, new and current, to develop a lasting relationship with Veterans Community Project.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the monthly giving program, Honor Corps, including working with National Marketing Team to develop collateral material, emails, etc.
• Develop a donor centric philosophy for volunteer engagement to build lasting, meaningful relationships with volunteers to include tracking volunteer hours; inviting volunteers to participate in multiple activities; and developing/implementing volunteer stewardship.
• Create volunteer communications (with support from National Marketing Team) to include collateral material, appreciation notes, monthly volunteer e-newsletters, and promote opportunities through social media and website.
• Proactively identify future marketing, event, and partnership needs.
• Recruit, screen, place, train/prepare and track (in the CRM) volunteers through a variety of channels, providing meaningful opportunities that meet VCP’s needs.
• Auxiliary duties include assisting National Marketing Team with event coordination of VCP signature events. Assist Dir. Of Development in fundraising efforts including gift solicitation (both sponsors and in-kind) and stewardship, work closely with Dir. of Development to ensure timely follow up and contact with donors and potential donors.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Approve applications for and support all VCP of Longmont third-party events to ensure these activities have the proper VCP materials, merchandise, equipment (include tiny home), and staffing (VCP employees and/or volunteers); ensure volunteers are trained and prepared for events; follow up with volunteers after events ensuring recognition and thank you’s are timely.
• Auxiliary duties include assisting National Marketing Team with social media to help tell the VCP of Longmont story.
• Respond to all volunteer inquiries within 48 hours.
• Support planning, implementation & promotion of local Veteran engagement programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential volunteer sources (i.e. youth groups, churches, schools, and corporations).
• Cook up and participate in community events.
• Be able to share the VCP story and Mission Statement.

Competencies and Areas of Expertise

• Passion for the mission of VCP.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and a commitment to building relationships.
• Ability to work with and train volunteers as needed to meet goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop and deliver compelling arguments regarding the value proposition of VCP.
• Ability to express ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group; listens to and comprehends what others are saying; has demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues and communicate effectively with a diverse group of donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Advanced knowledge of technical computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and social media.
• Knowledge of a non-profit donor CRM is preferred (ie: Raiser’s Edge, NEON, Salesforce, Virtuous, etc.).
• Self-management and assurance - assesses own skills and abilities and identifies areas for improvement; willingly accepts constructive feedback; seeks developmental opportunities; sets and achieves goals and deadlines; works independently and establishes priorities with minimal direction.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external constituents.
• Flexibility is a key attribute for this position. VCP is a fast-paced environment. A willingness to take on additional duties, or change course, to ensure the success of the organization is essential.
• Must possess intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow as well as curiosity to understand how your job impacts the work of others.
• Must have organizational skills and attention to details.
• Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
• Must have the ability to manage projects, workload and engage constructively with the other members of the VCP team.
• Strong performance management and evaluation capabilities are required including the willingness and ability to ensure accountability.
• Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeroes in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an insurable driving record, and be able to operate an agency vehicle as required by the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and a commitment to building relationships.
• Ability to work with and train volunteers as needed to meet goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop and deliver compelling arguments regarding the value proposition of VCP.
• Ability to express ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group; listens to and comprehends what others are saying; has demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues and communicate effectively with a diverse group of donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Advanced knowledge of technical computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and social media.
• Knowledge of a non-profit donor CRM is preferred (ie: Raiser’s Edge, NEON, Salesforce, Virtuous, etc.).
• Self-management and assurance - assesses own skills and abilities and identifies areas for improvement; willingly accepts constructive feedback; seeks developmental opportunities; sets and achieves goals and deadlines; works independently and establishes priorities with minimal direction.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external constituents.
• Flexibility is a key attribute for this position. VCP is a fast-paced environment. A willingness to take on additional duties, or change course, to ensure the success of the organization is essential.
• Must possess intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow as well as curiosity to understand how your job impacts the work of others.
• Must have organizational skills and attention to details.
• Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
• Must have the ability to manage projects, workload and engage constructively with the other members of the VCP team.
• Strong performance management and evaluation capabilities are required including the willingness and ability to ensure accountability.
• Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeroes in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an insurable driving record, and be able to operate an agency vehicle as required by the position.

Benefits

VCP provides excellent benefits!! Employees pay $0 out-of-pocket towards health, vision and dental premiums. VCP offers a 401k plan at a 4% match.

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 per year

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the community.