Community Engagement and Development Coordinator

Our Community Engagement and Development Coordinator is the heart of our outreach and fundraising efforts! This position plays a central role in advancing our mission and strengthening our connection with the community. We’re looking for a passionate, people-oriented professional to help drive engaging events, create eye-catching marketing materials, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and foster lasting relationships with donors and supporters. This role reports to the Chief Development Officer and works closely with our Resource Development Committee while gaining valuable experience in donor relations, event planning, marketing, and project management - all while making a real, lasting impact. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who’s organized, creative, and energized by making meaningful connections.

This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate brings experience in fundraising, sales, or community engagement, along with strong planning, communication, and organizational skills. We’re looking for someone who’s proactive, personable, flexible, and able to adapt in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities. Familiarity with tools like Canva - or a willingness to learn - is a plus. Above all, we’re seeking someone who lives by JAM Center’s core values: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.

Job Benefits

- 401K Employer match
- Free JAM Membership - includes free fitness and aquatics classes, access to pool, spa, and fitness center, and discounted rates on rentals and programs
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays for employees working over 20 hours per week
- Health Insurance for employees working 30 hours per week
- Warm, collaborative, professional, and inspiring work culture
- Competitive Wages
- Rewarding Career
- Professional Growth Opportunities

Physical Requirements

- Ability to lift and move boxes and equipment of various weights
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch
- Ability to climb, push, and pull
- Ability to carry objects up to 45 pounds

Responsibilities

- Help plan and execute fundraising campaigns and special events
- Attend and contribute to monthly Resource Development Committee meetings
- Prepare for and participate in JAM Center events, supporting from planning to follow-up
- Use Canva to design and update marketing materials and event collateral
- Assist with donor communications - personal, phone, and written
- Support direct mail campaigns and other donor outreach efforts
- Assist with administrative and clerical tasks as needed
- Represent JAM Center with energy and enthusiasm at events and in the community
- Participate in all required training, initiatives, and meetings
- Keep all personal qualifications up to date
- Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Must be 21 or older
- Previous experience in fundraising, sales, or community engagement
- Strong project planning and organizational skills
- A people-person through and through: warm, professional, and a great communicator
- Ability to take initiative with a positive, can-do attitude
- Comfort with tools like Canva (or willingness to learn)

This position requires a commitment to the JAM Center’s mission and its core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, as well as a commitment to building developmental relationships with all members, participants, and staff.

Customer Service Statement
Our number one goal is to provide outstanding customer service. Every JAM Center employee is expected to be: an active listener, knowledgeable, friendly, professional, helpful, ethical, and willing to go the extra mile to exceed the customer’s expectations. We demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect, integrity, and responsibility as role models in the JAM Center and the community at large.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Garrett, IN 46738

Salary : $15 - $18