Community Impact Coordinator

At Chicken N Pickle, we’re about more than great food and pickleball—we’re here to strengthen our communities. The Community Impact Coordinator (CIC) plays a key role in building local partnerships, leading fundraising efforts, and bringing our brand to life through meaningful engagement that drives guest traffic and community impact. You will serve as a welcoming, visible, and enthusiastic ambassador for the brand within the community! Community Partnerships & Fundraising Respond to and manage all donation and fundraising requests received via phone, email, and in-person Build and maintain strong relationships with local nonprofits, schools, churches, and community organizations Build and maintain strong local-market relationships to secure sponsorships, partnerships, and cross-promotional opportunities Lead Give Back Nights, Green Cup Campaigns, and other fundraising initiatives from planning through final execution Event Planning, Activations & Execution Partner closely with the Property Events team to plan and execute In-store events, Kids’ Crew Local launches, community activities that drive brand awareness, trial, and guest traffic Own the execution of local activations, both in-store and off-property, including setup, coordination, on-site support, and breakdown. This also includes hands-on guest engagement during events and activations Plan, oversee, attend and actively support community-focused events, including but not limited to: Pickleball tournaments, including events utilizing Foundation-donated court time Cornhole, bingo, trivia, dinners, and other ticketed fundraising or social events Board meetings, church gatherings, and charitable or community partner events Organize and lead property-wide charity events such as Sip N Support, Pints with a Purpose, Our Hearts Are Local Day Guest Engagement & Local Marketing Support Actively engage with guests during events and activations to build rapport, answer questions, and encourage participation Proactively invite guests to participate in events clinics leagues, store programming etc.; as well as support school assemblies, field marketing initiatives, and grassroots efforts that increase walk-in traffic Manage and distribute local marketing materials (flyers, brochures, signage). Serve as the primary point of contact for local flyer distribution Ensure all assets are current, organized, and properly displayed Sales & Performance Support Collaborate with the General Manager and Property Events team to drive engagement during non-prime times Review the event sales pipeline and strategically align community initiatives to support property sales goals Introduce qualified leads to the Sales Account Manager when appropriate Maintain monthly community impact statistics, accounting processes, and assist with social media content as needed Ensure clear and consistent communication with the Community Director, Property Events Coordinator, and General Manager. This includes attending required meetings, including community, BEO, and manager meetings Team & Culture Building Coordinate monthly volunteer opportunities for restaurant and home office teams Celebrate team members through birthday cards and ongoing communication around community impact Support holidays and awareness days such as Veterans Day, MLK Day, and Our Hearts Are Local Day Expectations Can handle a fast-paced atmosphere – Thrives in a dynamic, fluid environment and can juggle multiple projects without ruffling feathers. High-energy and personality-forward presence Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with guests, return guests, co-workers, and leadership. Flexibility – Can adapt to changing business and team needs with ease. Tech-savvy with a side of creativity – Proficient in computer skills and eager to learn new software programs. Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support community initiatives. Must have a reliable personal vehicle and be able to travel locally for off-site marketing initiatives. This is an onsite Full Time role with a compensation rate of $25/hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicken N Pickle