Community Engagement Specialist

Position Overview

The GOD'S CHILD Project (GCP) is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Community Engagement Specialist to expand our presence throughout the Bismarck-Mandan region and surrounding communities.

Community Engagement & Partnership Development (40%)

• Serve as GCP's primary representative throughout Bismarck, Mandan, and surrounding communities.
• Build and maintain relationships with churches, schools, universities, healthcare organizations, civic groups, businesses, and nonprofit partners.
• Develop new community partnerships that increase awareness and support of GCP.
• Schedule presentations, speaking engagements, and informational meetings.
• Represent GCP at networking events, community meetings, and regional conferences.
• Attend events as GCP's primary representative.
• Build long-term relationships through consistent community presence.
• Identify opportunities for collaborative community initiatives.

Fundraising & Donor Development (25%)

• Develop and grow community-based fundraising initiatives throughout the region.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, annual campaigns, and community activities/special fundraising projects.
• Develop proposals and sponsorship opportunities for businesses and community organizations.
• Cultivate and steward donors through consistent communication and relationship building.
• Recruit corporate sponsors and event sponsors.
• Aid major donor cultivation alongside leadership.
• Develop annual engagement calendars for the region.
• Identify new philanthropic opportunities within the community.

Volunteer & Service Team Engagement (20%)

• Recruit volunteers for local events and organizational initiatives.
• Cookordination volunteers and logistics for community events.
• Promote international ServiceTeams throughout schools, churches, and businesses.
• Build relationships with former ServiceTeam participants and encourage continued engagement.
• Cookordinate volunteer appreciation and recognition efforts.
• Support volunteer leadership development.

Marketing & Communications (10%)

• Collaborate with GCP's Marketing Team to promote events and campaigns.
• Gather local success stories, testimonials, photos, and videos.
• Identify media opportunities throughout North Dakota.
• Maintain consistent branding across all regional activities.
• Help increase community awareness through strategic communication.

Administration & Reporting (5%)

• Maintain accurate CRM records.
• Track donor interactions and community partnerships.
• Monitor event outcomes and fundraising performance.
• Provide monthly reports on regional engagement activities.
• Recommend new opportunities for community growth.