Community Engagement Coordinator

VCP PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!

• Employees pay $0 out-of-pocket towards health, vision and dental premiums
• VCP offers a 401k plan at a 4% match after 6 months of employment
• Employees receive 30 days of paid time off in addition to major holidays

Founded in 2016 in Kansas City, MO, VCP is dedicated to supporting every man and woman who took the oath to defend our nation. The greatest barrier to ending Veteran homelessness is the revolving door of unstable housing and the frustrating maze Veterans must navigate in order to get basic support. We believe that to be an effective program, the first step is to connect Veterans and the community.

VCP created an innovative homeless housing program and outreach assistance that provides inclusive services to aid Veterans in re-claiming control over their lives. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We, the team members and co-founders of VCP, are connectors, feelers, and doers on a mission to help our kin, our kind. We move with swift, bold action, driven by our mission. We believe in collaboration, community, compassion, and above all, serving Veterans with dignity and respect.

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for promoting and supporting fundraising, volunteer, event, and marketing efforts aimed at inviting supporters, new and current, to develop a lasting relationship with Veterans Community Project. She/he will grow the monthly giving program, coordinate volunteers and volunteer-related activities, assist with gift solicitation and coordination for VCP signature events, approve/support third-party events, assist with in‑kind gift acceptance, and support social media.

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the monthly giving program, Honor Corps, including working with Dir. of Communication/Events to develop collateral material, emails, etc…
• Develop a donor centric philosophy for volunteer engagement to build lasting, meaningful relationships with volunteers to include tracking volunteer hours; inviting volunteers to participate in multiple activities; and developing/implementing volunteer stewardship.
• Create volunteer communications (with support from Dir. Of Communication/Events) to include collateral material, appreciation notes, monthly volunteer e‑newsletters, and promote opportunities through social media and website.
• Proactively identify future marketing, event, and partnership needs.
• Recruit, screen, place, train/prepare and track (in the CRM) volunteers through a variety of channels, providing meaningful opportunities that meet VCP’s needs.
• Assist Dir of Communication/Events with event coordination of VCP signature events.
• Assist Dir. Of Development in fundraising efforts including gift solicitation (both sponsors and in‑kind) and stewardship, work closely with Dir. of Development to ensure timely follow up and contact with donors and potential donors.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Approve applications for and support all VCP of St. Louis third‑party events to ensure these activities have the proper VCP materials, merchandise, equipment (include tiny home), and staffing (VCP employees and/or volunteers); ensure volunteers are trained and prepared for events; follow up with volunteers after events ensuring recognition and thank you’s are timely.
• Assist Dir of Communication/Events with social media to help tell the VCP of St. Louis story.
• Respond to all volunteer inquiries within 48 hours.
• Support planning, implementation & promotion of local Veteran engagement programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential volunteer sources (i.e. youth groups, churches, schools, and corporations).
• Coordinate and participate in community events.
• Be able to share the VCP story and Mission Statement.

• Passion for the mission of VCP.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, self‑awareness, and a commitment to building relationships.
• Ability to work with and train volunteers as needed to meet goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills…