Community Engagement Coordinator

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for all Arkansas Foodbank cause marketing and third-party events. This includes managing daily communication and operations, seeking new opportunities, stewarding donors, and managing a mid-level portfolio and building relationships in the community by representing the Foodbank through internal and external activities. These partnerships may include evening and weekend work.

Arkansas Foodbank team members will demonstrate a commitment to our mission and to the fight against hunger in Arkansas. They must have a clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission and vision of Arkansas Foodbank and a desire to work with diverse populations. Team members must exemplify Arkansas Foodbank values while representing the organization at public, social, and business settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Individuals in this position may occasionally work irregular hours as necessary.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will be comfortable learning new technology, as well as an eagerness to utilize Arkansas Foodbank software systems. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and a commitment to hunger relief.

• Responsible for Cause Marketing and Third-Party Events partnerships including working with partners to meet income goals, stewarding partners, seeking new partnerships, enrolling, and securing contracts and providing the tools for successful campaigns.

a. Collaborate with other Foodbank departments on Third-Party Events and Cause Marketing to ensure smooth coordination and communication with outside parties including agencies, organization, and individuals.

b. Attend monthly Feeding America Cause Marketing Conference Calls and stewarding local Feeding America partners in our service area. Lead Feeding America Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign with Wal-Mart in our service area in collaboration with Food Sourcing and MarComm.

1. Manages a portfolio of mid-level corporate donors. Seek partnership funding from community organizations, civic groups, and schools for support. Represent the Arkansas Foodbank through speaking engagements as needed in the community to educate on hunger in Arkansas. The end goal is to create local advocates for hunger relief activities and new funding partnerships.

a. Responsible for meeting annual, personal fundraising targets in support of departmental fundraising and operating goals.

b. Implement strategies to broaden donor relationships across Arkansas Foodbank's portfolio of interests including funds, cause marketing, third-party events, organization/civic groups and school, and employee engagement under the direction of the department leadership and/or supervisor.

1. Coordinate and facilitate community-focused capital campaign activities, including town halls, listening sessions, public forums, and partner roundtables to increase awareness, gather feedback, and build support. Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement to develop strategic outreach plans that align with campaign phases and donor engagement goals.

2. Support fundraising events through collaboration with the Community Engagement team to support the planning and execution of ARFB fundraising events. Assist with guest outreach, donor relations, event logistics, volunteer coordination, and post-event follow-up.

3. Serve as backup to the Volunteer Coordinator during their absence, including facilitating volunteer orientation, assisting with sign-in, providing CERVIS training, leading volunteer tours, and managing group sign-ins

4. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with extensive experience in preparing and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.

5. Attend required staff meetings, training, and conferences.

6. Knowledgeable of current social media sites and online giving software.

7. Extensive experience in preparing and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.

8. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently and effectively

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Business, Marketing, Communications, Social Work or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in Development, Communications, or Project Management.
• Proficient in computer operations and software, including donor databases, crowdfunding platforms, and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid Arkansas driver's license and proof of insurance require
• Must pass a background check and preemployment drug screening