Community & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator in Naples, Florida at Guadalupe Center

SUMMARY

The Community and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role on the Guadalupe Center team, serving as a key connector between the organization and the community. This position works closely with the President/CEO, Vice President of Development, Senior Director of Philanthropy, Director of Philanthropy and other dedicated staff and volunteers to develop, coordinate, and execute impactful community engagement events. Through these initiatives, the coordinator will raise awareness, generate support, and cultivate a strong network of volunteers to advance Guadalupe Center's mission and transformational work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement, and enhance community events to increase revenue and visibility for Guadalupe Center.
• Build and manage relationships with community partners, volunteers, and event beneficiaries to expand our network and impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate event data tracking, donor acknowledgments, and smooth execution of initiatives.
• Lead key drives like the School Supply and Holiday Gift Shop collections in partnership with program staff.
• Coordinate logistics for community events, presentations, and tours, ensuring timely follow-up and effective stewardship.
• Support volunteer recruitment, orientation, and engagement to cultivate long-term involvement.
• Assist with meetings, CRM documentation, and special projects as needed.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is designed to cover typical listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in communications, human services, nonprofit management, or related field
• Successful community outreach or engagement (and/or marketing) experience in nonprofit organization or in corporate setting beneficial
• Experience with communications and public relations beneficial
• Creativity and ability to work diplomatically with donors, volunteers and other Guadalupe Center Team members

REQUIRED SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates the ability to develop and execute plans that align with Guadalupe Center's mission, identifying long-term opportunities for growth and community impact.
• Proven ability to lead teams, inspire volunteers, and foster collaborative relationships with staff, donors, and community partners.
• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication abilities, enabling effective engagement with diverse audiences, including donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while working effectively as part of a dynamic and goal-oriented team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with CRM platforms, particularly Raiser's Edge, is highly preferred.
• Responds diplomatically and creatively to conflicting priorities, ensuring all stakeholders feel heard and supported while advancing organizational goals.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills to ensure deadlines are met and programs run efficiently.
• Ability to work autonomously while taking initiative and maintaining accountability for responsibilities and outcomes.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and local, state, and federal background checks to ensure the safety and integrity of working with students and families.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience in cultivating and managing volunteers to enhance their contributions of time, talent, and resources.
• Background in planning and executing large-scale community events or fundraising initiatives that engage diverse audiences.
• Skilled at creating meaningful partnerships with community leaders, organizations, and businesses to expand Guadalupe Center's network and support base.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Indoor office environment
• Exposure to outdoor environment during special events
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties
• Will require some evening and weekend hours
• Minimal lifting may be required not to exceed 25 pounds
• May be required to transport oneself and/or supplies off-site to attend meetings, events, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions