Community Engagement Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:
The Community Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the Make-A-Wish mission by overseeing and managing the Kids for Wish Kids program, including the Youth Leadership Committee (YLC) and its signature events. This position is also responsible for managing the Adopt-A-Wish program, fostering relationships with National Partners, coordinating wish celebrations, and soliciting auction items to support regional fundraising initiatives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kids For Wish Kids & Youth Leadership Committee (YLC)

Recruit, interview, and onboard new YLC members annually
Coordinate all aspects of YLC, including its annual fundraiser, member engagement, and monthly meetings
Support and steward students, parents, schools, club leaders, and community organizations involved in Kids for Wish Kids events

Mac and Cheese Challenge

Collaborate with the Special Events Coordinator and YLC to plan and execute the event
Solicit attendees, in-kind donations, vendors, and day-of volunteers
Provide post-event stewardship for donors and attendees
Analyze event performance and implement improvements

Walk For Wishes

Manage the online event platform (EMC site)
Secure vendors, in-kind donations, and volunteers
Conduct outreach to build participation and team engagement

Adopt-A-Wish & Wish Celebrations

Identify eligible wishes for sponsorship and create compelling wish stories
Match wishes with donors and maintain accurate records in Salesforce
Ensure proper donor recognition and stewardship following Adopt-A-Wish procedures
Coordinate wish send-offs, wish deliveries, and wish reveals
Work closely with the Southwest team and Wish Coordinators to execute memorable experiences for wish families

Auction Coordination (Internal & External Events)

Send solicitation letters to past and potential auction donors
Follow up on donation offers and ensure timely collection
Coordinate donation delivery, packaging, and event preparation
Enter and manage auction donations in Salesforce & OneCause
Send acknowledgment letters to donors

Volunteer & Interns

Manage and distribute the monthly volunteer newsletter
Oversee event volunteer assignments and serve as the on-site contact
Recruit, onboard, and steward interns and volunteers
Plan and execute volunteer appreciation events and logistics

National Partners

Manage outreach and stewardship for National Partners
Create and distribute a monthly National Partner newsletter

Wish Alumni Program

Work with Chapter Leadership to launch and execute a Wish Alumni Program to maintain contact with wish families after wishes are granted
Recruit wish kid speakers for events, meetings, podcasts, and other engagements
Coordinate all wish family events

Financial & Administrative

Process and enter donations into batch records
Prepare and submit bank deposit paperwork following audit procedures
Produce, mail, and track all donor acknowledgment letters
Handle mail processing, bank deposits, and donor acknowledgments
Maintain event/program-specific binders and execute necessary office mailings

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint)
Experience with Salesforce, Sharepoint and OneCause preferred
Familiarity with Canva is a plus

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Attend regional events and committee meetings as needed
Represent Make-A-Wish at community engagements and networking opportunities
Attend committee meetings as required and other duties as assigned

TO APPLY:
Send resume to Taylor Marini, Regional Director, at tmarini@sfla.wish.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Bonita Springs, FL 34134 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bonita Springs, FL 34134: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,000 - $45,000