Community Engagement and Events Specialist

Job Descritpion

The primary objective of the Community Engagement and Events Specialist position is to advance the mission of Feeding South Florida® (FSF) through community outreach and engagement. The CEEM will collaborate with the Philanthropy team to meet organizational and departmental financial targets through fundraising drives, FSF events, third-party events, outreach, and community engagement events and work with the Food Supply Chain to coordinate specific aspects of food drives. This position will be required to meet a minimum revenue goal of at least $1 million annually.

Responsibilities

· Plan and expand annual events, quarterly events, monthly networking opportunities, third-party events, and external sort and community service days. All events and initiatives contain a fundraising component and will promote Feeding South Florida’s mission, activities, programs, and other services.

· Create, oversee, and execute all FSF and third-party special events, ensuring budgets, fundraising, and attendance goals are met.

· Create, develop, support, retain, and recognize volunteer committees for all special events and initiatives.

· Recruit and manage county-specific fundraising/volunteer committees for events and initiatives.

· Co-lead events initiated by Development Directors.

· Participate in advisory/fundraising committees.

· Facilitate and expand the Youth Ambassador Program.

· Assist with the creation and distribution of event information or FSF collateral material through on-site presentations, internet, telephone, or by mail.

· Assist with cause-related marketing campaigns and special promotions with corporate partners.

· Schedule potential donor meetings, and conduct group presentations and/or tours for corporations, service organizations, volunteer groups, and others on behalf of Feeding South Florida.

· Attend check presentations, grand openings, and other community events.

Required Skills

· Strong project management skills.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Experience tracking and reporting fundraising metrics.

· Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word and Excel required).

· Computer skills proficiency required.

· Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to make presentations in a professional manner.

· Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Skills

· Public speaking experience preferred.

Soft Skills

· Excellent problem-solving skills

· Ability to communicate effectively with community leaders, donors, volunteers, media representatives, and other staff.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· 2-3 years of fundraising experience.

· Minimum 3 years of successful event management experience.

· Minimum 3 years of volunteer experience.

How to Apply

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