Community Engagement Officer

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Community Engagement Officer Full Time Phoenix, AZ, US 7 days ago Requisition ID: 2032 Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually Job Summary The Community Engagement Officers are key members of the St. Vincent de Paul team working to support organizational vision of carrying out “Community Engagement at Scale”. The successful candidate enjoys meeting and working with volunteers, partners, and donors to achieve their philanthropic/service goals. This includes living out and modeling SVdP’s “Culture of Philanthropy” through relationship building, engagement, recruitment, and stewardship. Officers may be responsible for leading and developing specific program areas, which will include bringing in partners and teammates to accomplish goals. Own the vision, and help other teammates connect with your work through sharing information, training, and incorporating others’ ideas. Specific Duties Participate in and serve as a model for SVdP’s Culture of Philanthropy Develop and manage various individual, group, and organizational donor and volunteer relationships to achieve individual, department and organizational goals. Model gold star volunteer engagement, ensuring volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated and are invited to participate with SVdP in additional ways (i.e., drives, financial donations, etc.). Recruit volunteers, understand their interests, connect them to opportunities at SVdP aligned with their interests Manage and effectively steward relationships with volunteers, donors and corporate partners in partnership with members of the Development team. Regularly, professionally, graciously communicate with volunteers and volunteer prospects (i.e., writing, calling, and meeting with) Collaborate with internal and external partners to successfully steward and express gratitude to supporters Represent the organization in meetings with community partners Track and record data and communications in Salesforce Execute and support community events Responsible for program development in specialty areas and managing initiatives in collaboration with team members. Specific areas of responsibility may shift over time. Performs any other duties assigned Ensure SVdP volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated Volunteer engagement and appreciation, as well as Culture of Philanthropy participation are part of all job descriptions at SVdP, and a very important part of the organizational culture and values Key Skills/Abilities Interdepartmental collaboration and community outreach are necessary skills and passions for the success of this position. Commitment to, and passion for, the organization’s faith-inspired mission of serving those in need Ability to/interest in collaboration as a way of working: with team members, interdepartmentally, externally Creative and strategic thinker; a person who is capable of finding ways to accomplish the goals of volunteers/donors, within the context of organizational priorities Positive, collaborative, service-oriented attitude Hard-working, goal-oriented self-starter Ability to set and work towards goals, in collaboration with SVdP leadership Ability to use both independent judgment as well as collaboration to make decisions Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent related experience Possible Related Fields include but are not limited to: Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, Community or Human Services, Social Work On relevant experience (In lieu of a bachelor's degree) Experience does not only account for time in a position, but also progressive increase in responsibility and complexity in their career. Experience must align with the knowledge, skills, and competencies typically gained through a degree. Physical Requirements Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach and lift up to 20 pounds are required for this position #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Vincent de Paul