Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Engagement Coordinator at Autism Delaware

Job Title:

Community Engagement Coordinator

Location:

Newark, DE

Department:
Development

Reports to:

Development Director

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Hourly Non-Exempt, Hybrid

SUMMARY: The Community Engagement Coordinator is an integral member of the Development Department. Their primary focus is to deepen community engagement through robust volunteer involvement.

EMPLOYEE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:At Autism Delaware, we believe in supporting those who support our mission — and that begins with the way we show up for one another every day. We ask every employee tobe the person you want to work with: respectful, kind, collaborative, and professional.

MISSION:Autism Delaware's mission is to help people and families affected by autism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

UNDERSTAND THE AGENCY’S MISSION & TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY

• Treat participants, families, co-workers, volunteers, and community members with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and inclusive practices in all interactions.

• Collaborate with Autism Delaware staff to develop meaningful volunteer opportunities that support organizational needs and foster engagement between volunteers and employees.
• Recruit, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual, community, and corporate volunteers and partners to strengthen volunteer involvement and advance Autism Delaware's mission.
• Work with the Development Team to manage volunteer needs for major fundraising events, outside fundraisers, and social/recreation community events
• Further develop and implement POINT, a volunteer management system, utilizing best practices in volunteer recruitment, engagement, recognition, and evaluation
• Further develop and maintain volunteer management guidelines that are consistent with Autism Delaware’s mission and strategic plan while meeting regulatory requirements.
• Identify and cultivate new corporate volunteer partners through research and effective outreach.
• Create a stewardship program for communication with all volunteers that includes touchpoints throughout the year
• Develop an event-based communications plan with job descriptions and attendee information
• Grow “Community Ambassador Program” including volunteer training and execution of events

Community Engagement

• Serve as primary representative for Autism Delaware at outside events
• Serve as secondary representative at Autism Delaware’s social/rec events
• Curate and maintain a tabling kit
• Coordinate the organization’s Program Calendar
• Work collaboratively with all departments to ensure proper representation at outside tabling opportunities

General

• Use Autism Delaware’s philosophy and strategic plan in all areas of responsibility.
• Provide clear, accurate, timely, and thorough reporting.

Maintains constructive and productive relationships with internal and external audiences

• Represents Autism Delaware professionally and effectively.
• Actively participates in meetings, demonstrating self-awareness, responsibility, initiative and professionalism.

Builds organizational capacity to provide needed programs and services

• Remains flexible and adaptable during unplanned situations or crises.
• Serves as a member of the Autism Delaware team helping establish priorities, assist with projects and initiatives, and supports introducing change to the organization.
• Attends relevant organizational meetings (committees, networking, community events, etc.) as appropriate with staff, volunteers and key constituents to ensure effective and efficient workflow.

Researches and stays current on best practices in areas of responsibility

• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development by pursuing relevant training, conferences, and educational opportunities to maintain current knowledge and best practices in volunteer management and community engagement.

• Participate in agency-wide events, meetings, and initiatives.
• Perform all duties in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and Autism Delaware policies.
• Maintain a safe and hazard ‑ free work environment.
• Support additional Development or organizational tasks as assigned.