Communications & Outreach Coordinator-Willmar Area Community Foundation
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
PR / Communications, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
PR / Communications
Willmar Area Community Foundation (WACF)
Job Title:
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Date:
July 2026
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Full-Time (32-40 hours/week)
Pay Range: $22-25 per hour
Job SpecificationsEducation:
Four-year college degree, preferred
Related
Experience:
2-4 years’ experience in communications, marketing, administration, or a related field (nonprofit experience a plus)
Supervision Given:
None
Supervision Received: WACF Executive Director (ED)
The Communications & Outreach Coordinator supports the Foundation's efforts to share its impact, strengthen community relationships, and increase awareness of philanthropic opportunities throughout the region. This role is responsible for coordinating communications, marketing, community engagement, and outreach activities that enhance the Foundation's visibility and deepen connections with donors, nonprofits, professional advisors, community leaders, and residents.
Under the direction of the Executive Director the Coordinator works closely with the foundation staff and collaborates with the Community Giving Marketing Team to advance the Foundation's mission through strategic communication and meaningful community engagement. Monitors Foundation online presence each work day.
Job Duties- Creates and schedules social media content that highlights the Foundation's impact, donor stories, nonprofit partnerships, scholarship recipients, and community initiatives.
- Supports implementation of communication and outreach strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director and CG Marketing Team.
- Drafts and edits content for websites, newsletters, press releases, Legacy Stories, and multimedia storytelling.
- Identifies and captures stories that demonstrate philanthropy's impact throughout the communities served.
- Develops promotional and educational materials that increase awareness of the Foundation's mission, programs, and community leadership role.
- Supports newsletter preparation, including content, graphics, layout, and distribution.
- Ensures materials follow established brand standards and guidelines across all communication channels.
- Tracks communication-related expenses and assists in evaluating the impact and return on investment of communication tools and marketing efforts for the foundation and signature initiatives.
- Utilizes, branding, communications, and graphic design tools for the creation and dissemination of materials.
- Updates and monitors foundation’s website and social media channels to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging content.
- Collaborates with the Executive Director, Database Manager, and Community Giving Marketing Team to manage communication lists, audience segmentation, and campaign schedules.
- Identifies opportunities to grow digital reach and engagement within the communities served.
- Assists with planning and execution of Foundation events, donor gatherings, grant celebrations, scholarship recognition activities, and community engagement opportunities.
- Coordinates event logistics, registrations, promotional materials, hospitality, and on-site support including community use of Foundation spaces.
- Maintains accurate records and supports data entry related to communications, outreach, events, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Assists with preparation of presentations, reports, meeting materials, and community-facing documents.
- Tracks timelines and communications related to outreach campaigns, events, and special projects.
- Provides administrative and coordination support for grantmaking, scholarships, and Foundation initiatives.
- Provides general administrative support necessary to advance Foundation programs and community engagement efforts, including acting as a point of contact for general inquiries with professional and timely customer service.
Performs other duties as required through the policies and procedures of Community Giving and the Foundation.
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