Corporate Giving & Communication Coordinator

First Command Financial Services - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Worth, TX

1-10 employees

Real Estate

About the position

The Corporate Giving and Communication Coordinator at First Command Financial Services is a vital role within the marketing team, responsible for executing strategies that support philanthropic initiatives and communication efforts. This position focuses on managing the company's giving programs, enhancing brand reputation, and fostering relationships with community organizations and media. The coordinator will play a key role in promoting the company's image through effective communication and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the Force for Good program.
• Monitor the Giving platform (Benevity) and help with all aspects of content, programs, and volunteer alignment.
• Train others on the Benevity platform.
• Represent the company in corporate volunteer and charitable activities.
• Monitor and collect company metrics and data to measure engagement and build reputation-defining messaging.
• Support the organization and execution of employee-volunteering events.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls with program vendors and nonprofit organizations focused on program effectiveness, resourcing, budget, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare summaries/slides for and participate in Force for Good leadership meetings, as appropriate.
• Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met while adhering to approved budgets.
• Write internal and external articles communicating information about recent and upcoming campaigns.
• Stay abreast and notify of philanthropic opportunities for corporate involvement that align with the Mission.
• Communicate press releases with local media; build ongoing relationships with media contacts.
• Represent the company in social media responses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, journalism, or a combination of education and experience in related fields.
• 3+ years of Social Impact or Sustainability experience, demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• Experience developing and evaluating key performance metrics and analyzing data.
• 3+ years of experience in community programs, non-profit, or fundraising field.
• Professional communications and writing experience.
• Meetings and Events coordination experience.
• Experience in the financial services industry is desired.
• Broad experience working directly in a high-volume, fast-paced, constantly changing creative environment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Understanding of digital platform technology and social media communications.
• Proven problem solver with expert knowledge of creative and marketing workflow best practices.
• Superior organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage time.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, listening, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and event planning.
• Understanding of marketing and creative operations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities