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Community Engagement Coordinator

Employer: Family Promise of Gwinnett County
Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Salary: $46,000
Closing date: Dec 27, 2024

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Focus Areas: Capacity Building / Volunteerism, Housing / Shelter, Human Services, Religion / Faith-based
Job Function: Development / Fundraising, Event Planning, Marketing / Communications, Volunteer Services
Position Type: Full Time
Degree Level: Bachelors

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Position Summary:

Family Promise of Gwinnett County is seeking a dedicated and organized Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team. This role is essential in building and nurturing relationships with our community, volunteers, donors, and media, supporting our mission to serve families experiencing homelessness. The ideal candidate will be skilled in volunteer coordination, community engagement, event planning, and social media management, bringing passion, energy and professionalism to a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions:

Volunteer Coordination & Engagement (30%)

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and appreciation from faith-based, corporate, and community groups.

• Lead outreach efforts to engage new and existing congregations, corporations, and civic groups in our mission.

• Organize volunteer orientation, training sessions, and appreciation events.

• Ensure all volunteer roles, including Promise Haven staffing and Day Center support, are adequately filled year-round.

Event Coordination & Donor Relations (25%)

• Plan and execute community events, fundraisers, and volunteer activities, managing logistics, budget, and event promotion.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential donors, providing donor communications, thank-you notes, and impact reports.

• Support with donor recognition events and support fundraising campaigns.

Community Relations & Public Relations (20%)

• Serve as a liaison between Family Promise of Gwinnett and local community leaders, organizations, and media.

• Draft press releases, media alerts, newsletters, and social media content.

• Coordinate media coverage and engage with community members to enhance Family Promise’s visibility and impact.

Administrative Support (10%)

• Assist in manage day-to-day office operations, including answering phones, managing emails, handling correspondence, and maintaining records.

• Oversee donation processing, receipts, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Project & Program Assistance (10%)

• Provide administrative and project support to the Executive Director on various initiatives, including research, data analysis, and report preparation.

• Track progress on key projects and assist with stakeholder relations, facility tours, and special events.

Social Media Management (10%)

• Create and manage content for Family Promise of Gwinnett’s social media platforms including the website.

• Develop and implement strategies to engage followers, promote events, and share success stories.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in event coordination, volunteer management, or community relations.

• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with individuals of diverse groups.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

• Passionate about Family Promise’s mission and dedicated to supporting families in need.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.

Mission Alignment:

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Family Promise of Gwinnett in all interactions with volunteers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 2+ years of experience in community engagement, event planning, or similar roles.

• Familiarity with donor management systems and CRM software is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events and meetings.

• Some local travel is required for community outreach and donor meetings.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

About Family Promise of Gwinnett County:

Family Promise of Gwinnett County is a nonprofit network of interfaith organizations working together to end homelessness for families. We provide temporary assistance, hospitality, and case management to families with children experiencing homelessness. We strive for a multifaceted and compassionate response to poverty.

Family Promise of Gwinnett County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Family Promise of Gwinnett County, Inc. brings existing local resources together to help homeless children and their families regain their housing and their independence, while maintaining their dignity. We mobilize congregations of faith, community volunteers, and social service agencies.Through intensive case management and counseling, we address the underlying causes of homelessness. Together we are ending homelessness – one family at a time.

We utilize three major components to achieve our goals…

1. Congregations. We utilize the Hospitality Network model to house our families in congregations throughout Gwinnett County. These churches provide shelter, meals, and a hospitable environment for our guests.

2. Day Center and Staff. Our Day Center serves as the administrative headquarters for our staff, including our Executive Director and Family Advocate. The guests use this as their home base while in the program. They have access to shower and laundry facilities, a mailing address, counseling services, budgeting classes, and case management.

3. Volunteers. Our program is reliant on a faithful volunteer network to care for guests at the church, assist our office staff at the Day Center, put on special events and help on our marketing & fundraising committees.

Volunteers with Family Promise children at Norcross First United Methodist Church.

The ongoing program involves local faith communities hosting families for one week at a time in their facilities. Currently more than 40 congregations are involved in this Hospitality Program. We solicit host and support congregations, train their volunteers, and support each congregation’s volunteer coordinator.

We review applications from literally hundreds of families applying to be part of the Family Promise congregational program. Our Family Advocates assist the accepted families in developing a realistic plan of action to regain stability and establish a savings account. Qualified families are admitted for 30 days. Families who complete their goals and adhere to guest guidelines may extend their stay for another 30 days. The maximum stay is usually 90 days.

Our staff and volunteers do not have the expertise to serve families who are struggling with domestic violence, mental illness, or drug and alcohol abuse. We refer these individuals and families to other social service agencies throughout Gwinnett County and the Metro Atlanta area.

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