Engagement Coordinator - Temporary
United Way · Seattle, WA · Today
OTHR$26/hrTemporary
About the role
A The Engagement Coordinator (EC) is a temporary, full-time seasonal position that supports United Way of King County's Workplace & Philanthropic Giving and Volunteer Engagement teams during the annual campaign season.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrated understanding of social and racial justice and equity, with a proven commitment to apply racial and economic justice lenses in both personal and workplace contexts.
- Lived experience and/or demonstrated professional skills working within a diverse work environment.
- Corporate Partner Engagement:
- Support a portfolio of workplace giving accounts throughout campaign season.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned corporate partners, providing timely, responsive customer service.
- Aid Engagement Managers in planning and executing workplace giving campaigns tailored to each partner's goals.
- Cook up campaign logistics including kickoff meetings, promotional materials, presentations, and follow-up communications.
- Cook up positive relationships with campaign directors, employee volunteers, and company leadership.
- Volunteer Engagement & Community Impact:
- Coordinate and facilitate corporate volunteer opportunities, including kit builds, donation drives, packing events, and community service projects.
- Partner with Volunteer Engagement staff to execute volunteer events from planning through completion.
- Manage event logistics including scheduling, registration, materials preparation, room setup, volunteer check-in, facilitation, and event wrap-up.
- Help identify opportunities to deepen partner engagement through volunteerism beyond the annual giving campaign.
- Event Coordination:
- Support workplace campaign kickoffs, donor stewardship events, volunteer experiences, recognition events, and community outreach opportunities.
- Cook up speakers, presentation materials, event supplies, and logistical details.
- Represent United Way professionally at partner locations throughout King County.
- Relationship Management & CRM:
- Maintain regular communication with assigned partners and internal stakeholders.
- Document account activity, meeting notes, campaign progress, and engagement metrics within Mission CRM.
- Monitor campaign milestones and proactively communicate updates to Engagement Managers.
- Prepare mid-season campaign updates and assist with campaign reporting.
- Cross-Team Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively across Workplace Giving, Volunteer Engagement, Marketing & Communications, Gift Processing, and other departments to ensure seamless partner experiences.
- Aid teammates with high-priority projects and seasonal initiatives.
- Contribute ideas that improve partner engagement and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service mindset with a collaborative approach.
- Comfortable facilitating meetings and engaging groups of people.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout King County for partner meetings and events.
Qualifications
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in customer service, nonprofit organizations, volunteer management, event planning, project coordination, fundraising, or corporate partnerships.
- Experience coordinating volunteer events or employee engagement activities.
- Familiarity with CRM software (Mission CRM experience is a plus; training provided).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in customer service, event planning, or campaign coordination.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable commuting for in-person events and activities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Familiarity with CRM systems is a plus; training in Mission CRM will be provided.
Additional Information
United Way of King County is an exceptional workplace that can provide you with:
- Opportunities to work with smart, passionate, and enthusiastic team members and volunteers.
- Ongoing collaboration with diverse staff and other constituents.
- A desirable culture of high-performance expectations and accountability.
- Exciting and challenging work.
- Opportunities to help solve the community's toughest problems.
- Competitive pay is commensurate with demonstrated successful performance and experience.
***Applicants MUST apply at the United Way of King County Career Center to be considered for this position. Click the link to access the Career Center to apply.***
Required degree level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary range: $26 per hour