Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Engagement Coordinator

Brent Eley Foundation

Denver Metro

Organization type: Nonprofit

Type of role: Full-time

Job Category: Development

Salary: $48,000 - $55,000

Position Description

The heart of Brent's Place is to provide a place of hope and healing for our families. This role plays an integral part in securing resources to drive mission delivery in four identified focus areas:

1. Community Engagement Event Strategy & Oversight (30%) – Lead the planning and execution of community engagement events, ensuring high-quality experiences that support volunteer engagement, partnership activation, and new supporter acquisition.
2. Volunteer Coordination & Experience (30%) – Support on-site and special event volunteer coordination. Collaborate with team members on volunteer engagement to ensure a positive, organized, and mission-driven experience.
3. Partnerships Experience & Relationship Support (20%) – Execute logistics and support for corporate and community partnerships, ensuring a seamless and engaging partner experience.
4. Community Outreach & Engagement (20%) – Support outreach efforts that expand awareness and connect new audiences to Brent's Place through community events, presentations, and relationship-building activities.

The Community Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in executing initiatives to grow Brent's Place's community presence and supporter base. This position supports outreach efforts, coordinates volunteer activities, and leads the execution of events and partnership deliverables.

Working closely with the Community Engagement Manager, this role ensures that all community-facing experiences—volunteer activities, events, and partnerships—are well-organized, engaging, and reflective of Brent's Place's mission.

Core responsibilities include:

• Community Outreach & Engagement
• Support outreach initiatives, including community events, networking opportunities, and presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups, volunteers, and local partners.
• Assist in identifying and engaging new supporters through community-based opportunities.
• Coordinate site visits and tours for community members and partners.
• Volunteer Coordination
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling, onboarding, and communications.
• Ensure volunteers are prepared, informed, and supported in their roles.
• Maintain volunteer records and track engagement in relevant systems.
• Support volunteer recognition and appreciation efforts.
• Assist in recruitment efforts to grow a diverse volunteer base.
• Event Execution & Management
• Plan and execute special events, including signature events, stewardship events, partner activations, and awareness-building activities.
• Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, materials, vendor coordination, and on-site execution.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for event participants and partners.
• Track attendance, engagement, and post-event follow-up needs.
• Partnership Fulfillment
• Coordinate logistics for corporate volunteer groups, in-kind donations, and community partnerships.
• Support execution of partnership deliverables, including volunteer experiences, recognition, and follow-up.
• Assist in planning and executing community events, volunteer activities, and engagement opportunities.
• Serve as a point of contact for partner logistics and coordination.
• Administrative & Team Support
• Support scheduling, communications, and logistics for community engagement activities.
• Maintain organized records of outreach, volunteer, and partnership activity.
• Assist in preparing materials, reports, and communications.
• Contribute to team workflow and project coordination.

What we value for this role:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, or related fields.
• Experience supporting or executing events, volunteer programs, and community initiatives preferred.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer-service mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working with diverse groups and in various community settings.
• Passion for Brent's Place mission and values.

You'll thrive here if you:

• Love creating welcoming, meaningful experiences for volunteers, partners, and community members
• Feel energized connecting new people to a mission that changes lives
• Enjoy balancing relationship-building, event coordination, and day-to-day logistics
• Bring warmth, flexibility, and follow-through to fast-moving community-focused work
• Take pride in making events, volunteer activities, and partnerships feel thoughtful and well-organized
• Value collaboration and enjoy supporting both your teammates and the broader community
• Find fulfillment in helping people turn their interest in the mission into lasting engagement
• Thrive in work that combines human connection, organization, and purpose every day

Our work environment and schedule:

At Brent's Place, every day is a chance to make a real difference. No two days look the same as we support families navigating medical crises—celebrating milestones, providing comfort through challenges, and ensuring every family feels seen, safe, and cared for. Our work is meaningful, dynamic, and deeply rewarding, and we do it together as a compassionate, collaborative team. After initial onboarding, the Community Engagement Coordinator will work at our Brent's Place office three days per week and at a local remote location two days per week. This role requires flexibility, including some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, with shifts that occasionally fluctuate. Rooted in our Quality of Life value, we provide flexible scheduling so you can bring your best self to work while making an extraordinary impact.

Diversity, equity, & inclusion:

The Brent Eley Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status.

Benefits

This full-time role offers a pay range of $48,000 - $55,000 per year. Beyond a rewarding career making a real impact, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your well-being, including:

• Trusted Time Off (TTO)
• Sick leave and holidays
• Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and cancer
• Supplemental protection: disability, accident, and life insurance
• Retirement plan contributions

We welcome applications from candidates both in and outside Colorado; however, please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role.

How to Apply

Our application process

We are excited that you are interested in joining our team. Please share the following information with us:

• Cover letter (1-page) or less than five-minute video that addresses these three questions:
• Why do you want to join the Brent's Place team?
• Share an example of how you have led frontline fundraising growth.
• Tell us about your ideal team and work environment.
• Resume or LinkedIn profile

A complete application – which includes a cover letter or video as outlined – is required for consideration for this position. Please send this information via email with the subject line "Community Engagement Coordinator" to View email address on click.appcast.io.

We know that the job searches can be stressful, especially if you don't understand the process. So here is what you can expect:

• We are accepting applications for this position until June 5, 2026. You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt of your application.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline.
• Every candidate will be notified