Outreach Coordinator

Who you are: New Pioneers’ Outreach Coordinator enlivens the organization’s community engagement by collaborating with local partners, supporting a growing membership program, building a volunteer network, and advancing regional and local advocacy initiatives. Being in a newly formed position, the Outreach Coordinator is a self-starter, contributing and implementing ideas to grow New Pioneers’ community engagement for years to come. Focused Responsibilities: Membership development Executes New Pioneers 2026 membership ‘rebrand’ by coordinating marketing materials, communicating updates with members and the general public, and reporting progress to the Executive Director; Develops robust member communications plan; Explores opportunities to expand member benefits within New Pioneers and in the surrounding community; and Manages member records on New Pioneers’ database (Little Green Light). Environmental advocacy Builds relationships with local and state elected officials on behalf of New Pioneers; Keeps up-to-date with local and state policies and proposals relating to the scope of New Pioneers work; and Grows community advocacy efforts on local and state levels by engaging the public and New Pioneers membership in advocacy and lobbying, directly lobbying legislators, and offering community-wide advocacy education. Outreach coordination Oversees New Pioneers growing volunteer program by recruiting, training, organizing, and thanking volunteers, as well as maintaining volunteer records; Builds partnerships with local organizations, businesses, etc. to advance sustainability across the region; Engages donors and solicits funding for outreach programs, as relevant; Coordinates planning of New Pioneers’ annual community fundraiser, the Empty Bowl Supper, alongside the staff team; and Supports other organizational work, including events, as needed. An educational background and/or professional experience in environmental conservation, sustainability, or a related field; Experience with advocacy and lobbying; Interest in community engagement and relations and a willingness to engage in diverse roles within a nonprofit setting; Ability to smoothly build relationships and connections with diverse groups of people; Ability to travel frequently between Nelson, Marion, and Washington (KY) counties for programs and meetings, with potential to travel further throughout central Kentucky (including Frankfort, KY); Be able to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time; Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; Ability to pass a background check with no record of violent crime or sex offenses; Proficiency in entering, organizing, and sharing data in Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel) and Google Drive (Google Docs, Google Sheets); Experience navigating record keeping systems and databases such as Little Green Light is preferred, but not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr