Engagement Coordinator - Temporary

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. The EC serves as an ambassador of United Way's mission by helping corporate partners create meaningful opportunities for employees to give, volunteer, and engage with the community.

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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • 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.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 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.
  • Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners.
  • Lived experience and/or demonstrated professional skills working within a diverse work environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • 2-3 years of Experience in customer service, event planning, or campaign coordination preferred.
  • Strong 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.

Benefits

United Way of King County offers:

• Opportunities to work with smart, passionate, and enthusiastic team members and volunteers.
• Ongoing collaboration with diverse staff and other constituents.
• An exceptional 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.