Employer Relations & Donations Specialist

Job Summary

This role focuses on building strong employer partnerships to support successful employment outcomes for refugee clients while also managing community donation resources essential to resettlement efforts. The position combines employer engagement, workforce alignment, and community outreach with hands‑on coordination of in‑kind donations and logistical support. Success in this role requires strong relationship‑building skills, community engagement experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with employers to support recruitment, hiring, and retention of refugee clients
• Collaborate with employer partners to identify current and emerging workforce needs and align client placements accordingly
• Maintain ongoing communication with employers through meetings and regular follow‑ups
• Represent the organization at community events and employer‑focused forums related to career pathways
• Work closely with the employment team to identify employment needs and expand employer partnerships where gaps exist
• Manage employer communications, ensuring responsive service and accurate documentation of interactions
• Educate employers on refugee hiring practices, resettlement policies, and effective onboarding strategies

• Build and maintain a network of community resources to support resettlement needs, including furniture, household items, vehicles, clothing, and supplies
• Solicit and manage in‑kind donations through community partners and social media outreach
• Coordinate donation intake, pickup, storage, and delivery to client homes
• Maintain accurate records of donor contacts, in‑kind contributions, and item distribution to client households
• Issue donation receipts and track inventory and supplies
• Coordinate recurring donation pickups and partnerships with community organizations
• Support group service projects, fundraising efforts, and community events
• Assist with basic vehicle coordination and maintenance scheduling related to donation transport
• Ensure timely updates to donation needs through collaboration with outreach and communications staff

• Experience in community relations, employer engagement, or resource development
• Strong customer service skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Knowledge of community resources across public and private sectors
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
• Understanding of challenges faced by newly resettled refugees
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship‑management skills
• Experience managing multiple tasks, with inventory or logistics experience preferred
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, databases, and social media platforms
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Valid driver's license, ability to safely operate a moving vehicle, and meet insurance and background check requirements

• Associates or Bachelors degree in public relations, marketing, social work, or a related field preferred

• Work in office, storage, and field environments
• Ability to drive, lift, carry, and move heavy items, including frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions and tolerate physical activity such as standing, walking, climbing stairs, and repetitive hand motions

This position is ideal for a community‑focused professional who enjoys relationship‑building, hands‑on coordination, and making a direct impact through employment and resettlement support.