Community Engagement Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY: The Community Engagement Coordinator supports Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s mission by fostering community engagement, strengthening relationships, and driving development campaigns. This role identifies strategic outreach opportunities, coordinates volunteers, and cultivates donor relationships to build lifelong advocates. Reporting to the Director of Development and Philanthropy, the position collaborates with the Marketing Team to align development campaigns with branding and outreach strategies. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about community impact.

This is not a supervisory role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Community Outreach & Partnerships

• Research and identify community events, activities, and engagement opportunities.
• Recommend the most impactful events for participation and determine the appropriate representatives to attend.
• Cultivate relationships with businesses, schools, civic groups, and nonprofit organizations to enhance partnerships.
• Represent Goodwill at community events, meetings, and forums to promote programs and services.
• Maintain a calendar of engagement activities and ensure strategic participation.

Event Planning & Coordination

• Assist in planning and executing donor events, donation drives, and community engagement initiatives.
• Secure in-kind donations to support event success, including auction items and event supplies.

Communications & Campaign Support

• Work with the Digital Media Coordinator to develop and implement fundraising and outreach strategies.
• Contribute content and ideas for newsletters, brochures, and promotional materials.

Volunteer Coordination & Stewardship

• Recruit, coordinate, and engage volunteers to support events and initiatives.
• Support and steward the GenG Emerging Leaders Board and Impactors to cultivate long-term advocates.
• Track and report volunteer participation and impact.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in community engagement, event planning, or nonprofit development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and in-kind donation acquisition is preferred.
• Reliable transportation, a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, and car insurance with a clean driving record are required.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Commitment and our Mission and Live the Values
• Results Driven
• Customer Focus
• Time Management
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on several projects at once and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Strong sense of internal and external customer service.
• Strong time management skills and demonstrate adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Good interpersonal skills: able to work well with a wide range of people.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Ability to speak easily from prepared notes or extemporaneously, before a large or small audience.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
• High energy level is essential.
• Thorough, accurate, and timely delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, graphic design and/or Adobe Creative Suite

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The characteristics described here are representative of those an Intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This work is sedentary and requires the following physical activities: Sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• The ability to lift 15 pounds, or more with assistance.
• Employee is required to operate a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a climate controlled, office environment most of the time.
• Low noise level.
• Requires some local travel providing own transportation.
• Availability to work a variable schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an Intern in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of Interns in this position.