Community Engagement Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates volunteer engagement and community outreach at a church-affiliated community center serving refugees and the Vickery Meadow neighborhood. Handles volunteer recruitment, event planning, social media, and resource distribution across programs like baby showers, workshops, and the Vickery Christmas Market.
Scope: Responsible for volunteer engagement at the Northwest Community Center.
Ministry/Department: Outreach / Northwest Community Center
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm; Monthly on Saturdays from 8am - 1pm
Supervisor: Refugee Ministry Director
Supervises: None
Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt
Environment: Office / Community
Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight and leadership in the following ministry areas at the Northwest Community Center:
- Baby Showers – Planning and coordination.
- Volunteer Stewardship - Recruiting, onboarding, developing, encouraging and retaining.
- Refugee Engagement – Facilitating meaningful connections and support.
- Resource Distribution – Supporting through planning and logistics.
- Internship Program – Managing undergraduate and graduate student internships.
- Equipping Workshops – Organizing sessions such as Refugee 101, refugee simulation, Perspectives.
- Vickery Christmas Market – Organizing and executing event logistics.
- Serving Recruitment Events – Participating and representing the NCC at Northwest events.
- Special Events – Collaborate with Outreach team members to execute key events such as Fall Fun Fest and World Passion Week and engage with external partners to support community programs.
- Community Engagement - Create and maintain meaningful connections with influential individuals and organizations in Vickery Meadow—such as schools, ministries, mission partners, and community leaders.
- Other Responsibilities include:
- Routinely communicate among the Northwest body the work that God is doing in Vickery Meadow.
- Maintain the Northwest Community Center volunteer database.
- Oversee Northwest Community Center’s social media and newsletter across various platforms.
- Collaborate with a graphic designer to develop compelling creative and promotional materials for the Northwest Community Center.
- Participate in mission events to actively recruit volunteers and promote service opportunities at the Northwest Community Center.
- Conduct ongoing evaluations of ministry efforts and proactively share insights, opportunities, and needs with the Refugee Ministry Director.
- Carry out other duties as necessary to support organizational goals.