Community Relations Coordinator, PT, FTE

Position: Community Relations Coordinator, PT, FTE 0.50
Location: Hiawatha

Community Relations Coordinator

Location:

Hiawatha Main Office, with travel throughout Kanza’s service area and occasional evening or weekend activities as needed.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt;
Regular Part-Time;
Employment-at-Will Position Position Summary The Community Relations Coordinator supports Kanza’s mission by strengthening community relationships, expanding organizational visibility, and coordinating fundraising and philanthropic activities. This position focuses on community engagement and partnership development, marketing and communications, and Foundation fundraising support, including events, donor relations, sponsor ships, and grant opportunity coordination.

Working collaboratively with the CEO, Foundation Board, and organizational leadership, the Coordinator helps build awareness of Kanza’s services, cultivate community and philanthropic partnerships, and communicate the organization’s impact. The CEO and Foundation Board retain responsibility for fundraising strategy, major donor solicitation as assigned, and significant philanthropic decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Fundraising & Foundation Support Coordinate Foundation fundraising events, campaigns, sponsor ships, and related activities in collaboration with the CEO and Foundation Board.

Build and maintain relationships with donors, businesses, civic organizations, community partners, and potential philanthropic supporters.

Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgments, stewardship activities, and recognition of donors and sponsors.

Identify potential fundraising, sponsorship, and community investment opportunities and communicate them to leadership.

Assist with fundraising materials, event promotions, donor communications, and information that demonstrates the impact of philanthropic support.

Research grant and funding opportunities aligned with Kanza’s mission and priorities; assist with proposal development, application coordination, and reporting follow-up as assigned.

Coordinate event logistics, volunteers, community participation, and follow-up activities.
2. Community Engagement & Partnerships Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, employers, healthcare providers, civic groups, businesses, and other stakeholders.

Represent Kanza at community meetings, networking activities, educational presentations, health fairs, and public events.

Coordinate outreach activities that increase awareness of behavioral health needs, available services, prevention, recovery, and mental health education.

Identify opportunities for partnerships, sponsor ships, community collaboration, and increased organizational visibility.

Collaborate with program leaders to ensure outreach materials accurately reflect Kanza’s services and referral processes.

Maintain community contact information and track engagement activities, commitments, and follow-up needs.
3. Marketing & Communications Coordinate and implement marketing and communications activities aligned with Kanza’s mission, services, and organizational priorities.

Develop and coordinate content for social media, website updates, newsletters, print materials, public announcements, and other communication channels.

Promote Kanza’s services, community partnerships, accomplishments, events, and behavioral health education initiatives.

Maintain consistent organizational branding and messaging across communications.

Coordinate marketing materials, vendors, photography, printing, and other resources as needed.

Collaborate with leadership and staff to identify communication needs and share accurate, timely information.

Ensure external communications protect client confidentiality and comply with organizational policies.
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