External Relations Coordinator

External Relations CoordinatorThe External Relations Coordinator supports Volunteers of America Mid-States' mission by managing and supporting multiple projects and deliverables for the organization's external relations efforts. This role collaborates closely with Business Development, Fund Development, Communications, and Community Engagement teams to advance the organization's philanthropic, marketing, and community outreach goals. This role owns day-to-day coordination across social media, donor relations and outreach, Raiser's Edge, board and committee support, department meetings and events. The coordinator anticipates needs, builds practical systems, follows through on details and takes initiative to resolve routine issues so the department can focus on advancing Volunteers of America Mid-States' mission. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter who can turn broad direction into a clear plan, manage competing deadlines and communicate progress.We prefer candidates with a Bachelor's degree in a related field or at least 2-4 years of experience in an office administrative role, demonstrating a strong track record in customer service. The ideal candidate should excel in planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals within set timeframes. A proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders is essential. High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and experience with social media and content creation is highly valued. Familiarity with Canva and experience with the Adobe Suite is considered a plus.ResponsibilitiesCoordination and execution of department responsibilitiesAdministrative supportFund developmentEvent coordinationMarketing supportLiaison dutiesWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran any other characteristic protected by law.