Part-Time Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator (LAKE COUNTY)

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Keeping Families Covered - Waukegan, IL

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Waukegan, IL

About the position

The Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator will play a crucial role in enhancing brand awareness and fostering relationships with various stakeholders in Lake County. This part-time position requires a motivated individual who is passionate about community engagement and the mission of Keeping Families Covered. The coordinator will represent the organization at events, manage volunteer communications, and oversee community outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the key contact and on-site attendee for all private and public events, such as diaper/period supply drives, corporate volunteer events, resource fairs, etc.
• Attending local community, networking, and outreach/engagement events as a representative of the organization.
• Identifying organizations and events that would be beneficial for Keeping Families Covered to attend and/or support for positive brand association and exposure.
• Identifying key individuals, organizations, corporations, and businesses to participate in signature annual drives and fundraisers.
• Taking photos that can be used for the organization's newsletter and social media posts for Lake County news and events.
• Serving as the key contact for our volunteer portal and handling communications with external volunteers in Lake County (email, phone, etc.) as required.
• Coordinating, supervising, and attending all on-site Packing Parties and Saturday Service Days at the Lake County office.
• Serving as the Lake County representative on the organization's Events Committee.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community engagement or a related field.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on phone and email etiquette.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiar with Google Tools (Drive, Sheets, Forms).
• Comfortable using internet and social media tools to conduct research relevant to the role.
• Comfortable using a smartphone and/or digital camera to take, and share, event photos.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to drive within a 35 mile radius for events.
• A commitment to professionalism and customer/community satisfaction.

Benefits

• Paid time off