What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Community Partnership Coordinator position at Lutheran Family Services?
Part-Time Community Partnership Coordinator
Job Type
Part-Time
Position Summary:
- The Community Partnership Coordinator plays a key role in expanding and enhancing programmatic offerings. This individual is responsible for facilitating outreach, developing and delivering program content, and building lasting relationships with community partners to drive the organization’s mission forward.
Job Duties:
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners to support program expansion, including but not limited to partnerships with schools, church groups, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, mental health care providers, and other businesses.
- Represent the agency at regular community partnership meetings, speaking engagements, fairs, and fundraising events.
- Conduct training sessions, presentations, and program events, both in-person and virtually.
- Collaborate with leadership and internal Marketing and PR Team to ensure departmental programming aligns with the agency’s mission, as well as brand and compliance standards.
- Assist with the creation and refinement of webinars, workshops, and curriculum materials.
- Assist with the planning and execution of community events, presentations, and training sessions.
- Work with leadership and internal team members to integrate partner-driven insights into program content and departmental outreach efforts.
- Perform other job-related duties as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and sustain community partnerships and relationships.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
- Customer service expertise, with a focus on professionalism and public engagement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant administrative software.
- Awareness and sensitivity of our constituents and the populations served by employees.
- Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness for work.
- Commitment to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Family Services.
- Support Lutheran Family Services in the organization’s objective to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace.
Position Competencies:
- Relationship Builder
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making
- Taking Initiative
- Adaptability
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s Degree in Communication, Business, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred (or equivalent work experience).
- Public speaking and/or training facilitation experience, preferably with youth and/or families.
- Experience in program development, community outreach, and/or business development.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining successful community relationships.
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of liability auto insurance, and ability to drive a personal vehicle on a daily basis for agency business.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Company-issued laptop.
- In-office and in-community work environment, with occasional remote opportunities.
- Ability to travel for various presentations and outreach events.
- Flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required.
Lutheran Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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