Community Event Coordinator at Bayaud Works – Denver, Colorado

Bayaud Works, an AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) Company, is dedicated to creating opportunity, dignity, and inclusion through work. For more than 50 years, Bayaud has empowered individuals with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment to build self-reliance and fully engage in their communities. Through innovative programs - ranging from inclusive workforce development and janitorial services to mobile laundry units and housing navigation - Bayaud has been a trusted community partner in Denver and beyond.

Now as part of ACDC’s national mission to deliver compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management and human services, Bayaud Works continues to expand its impact. Together, we elevate lives, strengthen resilience, and build thriving communities - one job, one opportunity, and one person at a time.

Position Summary:
The Community Event Coordinator is responsible for coordinating volunteers, managing in-kind donations, and planning onsite events and activities for guests at the Tamarac Family Shelter. This role serves as a primary point of contact for community members, volunteer groups, and partner organizations seeking to engage with the shelter. Through thoughtful coordination and relationship-building, the Community Coordinator enhances guest experience, increases community involvement, and ensures volunteer and donation efforts align with shelter policies, safety standards, and guest needs.

Job Title: Community Event Coordinator

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular

Hourly/Salary: $26.00

Job Location: Tamarac Family Shelter

Reports to: Project Manager

Travel Requirements: N/A

Mission of Role:

Bayaud Works provides critical services and expertise in short- and long-term homeless sheltering, non-congregate and congregate emergency sheltering, and workforce support services. Joining Bayaud Works means being part of a team that delivers integrated solutions across emergency management, human services, and innovative community support services.

General Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Donation Management

• Coordinate and manage in-kind donations, including intake, sorting, storage, and distribution in collaboration with shelter operations staff.
• Communicate current donation needs and guidelines to community members and partner organizations.
• Ensure donated items meet shelter standards and guest needs and are distributed equitably.

Onsite Events and Guest Engagement

• Plan, coordinate, and support onsite events, activities, and community engagement opportunities for shelter guests.
• Coordinate logistics for events, including space usage, schedules, supplies, volunteer support, and partner involvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure events are trauma-informed, family- centered, and aligned with shelter operations.

Community Partnerships and Outreach

• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, faith-based groups, businesses, and volunteers to support shelter programming and donations.
• Identify new opportunities for community engagement, partnerships, and in-kind support.
• Represent the shelter professionally in community meetings, outreach efforts, and partner interactions as assigned.

Administrative and Coordination Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate documentation related to volunteers, donations, and events using internal tracking tools.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Site Director to ensure volunteer and donation activities align with operational priorities.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and coordination calls as required.
• Uphold trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and guest-centered practices in all interactions.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager and Site Director

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong relationship-building and community engagement skills.
• Experience coordinating events, or community programs.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple schedules, priorities, and partnerships simultaneously.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and respectful engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in basic data tracking, documentation, and use of electronic systems.
  
  

Expected Hours of Work:
40 Hours Flexible Scheduling (some evening and weekend availability required)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend, and engage in active programming with children.
• Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, including in community settings.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Work Environment:

Bayaud Works is a subsidiary of AC Disaster Consulting. Our Temporary Staffing Service partners with Federal, State, City, County, and private employers to provide high-quality staffing and operational support. Bayaud Works was created to provide opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment and has since expanded to include shelter management, safety patrol, janitorial services, and transportation operations.

Experience and Education Required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, event planning, or nonprofit operations.
• Highschool diploma or GED
  
  

Experience and Education Preferred:

• Experience working in a shelter or human services environment strongly preferred.
  
  

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must pass background check
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.
  
  

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Account with Company Match
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
• Corporate Computer
  
  

EEO Statement

Bayaud Works is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Employment decisions at Bayaud Works are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please redact or remove information that identifies applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at (or graduation from) an educational institution from the resume or other application documents prior to submitting the application.

As a proud Second Chance Employer, Bayaud Works actively supports fair hiring practices and welcomes individuals who are rebuilding their lives after involvement with the justice system. We believe in the potential of every person and are committed to providing opportunities that promote stability, growth, and long-term success.

Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful and supportive work environment for all.