Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Engagement Coordinator

The part-time Community Engagement Coordinator (25–30 hours per week) supports the mission of the Armed Services YMCA San Diego by advancing volunteer engagement, community partnerships, and select fundraising initiatives. As a collaborative, support-focused member of the Development Department, this role works closely with Development, Marketing, and Programs teams to strengthen relationships across military, corporate, and civilian communities.

The position plays a key role in coordinating volunteers, enhancing donor and community engagement, and contributing to outreach and fundraising efforts. This role offers potential for growth into a full-time opportunity based on organizational needs and individual performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support outreach efforts within military installations, community events, and partner activations to promote volunteerism and ASYMCA programs
• Serve as a frontline ambassador for ASYMCA by engaging the community through outreach events, tabling activations, and networking opportunities to drive awareness, volunteer participation, and community connections
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners, community organizations, and military stakeholders
• Represent ASYMCA at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities
• Confidently address groups and represent the organization in a public speaking capacity
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and stewarding volunteers
• Support the coordination of volunteer opportunities for programs, events, and operations
• Track and maintain volunteer records using Volgistics volunteer management software
• Help ensure a positive and meaningful volunteer experience
• Support fundraising and donor engagement activities in collaboration with the Development team
• Assist in identifying and helping to qualify volunteers as potential donors
• Help build and strengthen philanthropic relationships through engagement and stewardship efforts
• Contribute to donor and volunteer pipeline development
• Assist Development team with corporate volunteer groups and engagement opportunities
• Support coordination of service days, group volunteer activities, and partner activations
• Provide support for volunteer coordination and logistics for fundraising events, campaigns, and community initiatives
• Assist with execution of events, holiday drives, and military family programs
• Maintain accurate volunteer and engagement records
• Assist in reporting on volunteer participation and community engagement outcomes
• Support alignment of volunteer efforts with programmatic and fundraising goals
• Perform other administrative and organizational duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in volunteer coordination, nonprofit support, community engagement, or fundraising support
• Experience working with military communities or service organizations preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to groups of varying sizes
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, support role
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database systems (experience with Volgistics a plus)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Additional Requirements

• Military base access is highly desirable
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds as needed for events and program support
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events
• Reliable transportation and valid California driver's license

Why Join ASYMCA San Diego?

At the Armed Services YMCA San Diego, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening military families. This part-time role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to community engagement and fundraising efforts while supporting those who serve our country—with the potential for growth into a full-time position.

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

Armed Services YMCA acknowledges the minimal use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in our initial recruitment stages. All AI use is coupled with human review and is designed to assist our team in building efficiencies and excelling at focusing on timeliness and communication in our hiring process. Our hiring teams thoroughly evaluate skills and qualifications and make all final hiring decisions.