Community Engagement Coordinator

WEAVEs mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault domestic violence and sex trafficking. WEAVEs vision is that when everyone acts violence ends.

Position Summary:

The Community Engagement Coordinator works closely with the Philanthropy team WEAVE colleagues community members volunteers donors and business partners to achieve revenue goals and create meaningful engagement opportunities that support WEAVEs strategic plan and the survivors it serves. This role will support WEAVEs fundraising events serves as the primary point of contact for Community Partner Events benefiting WEAVE coordinates in-kind donation drives and community giving initiatives supports internal events and meetings and manages volunteer engagement across the organization. The Community Engagement Coordinator also collaborates closely with WEAVEs retail operations to support volunteer recruitment engagement and recognition efforts that enhance the success of volunteers at WEAVEs retail locations.

Success in this position is measured by the achievement of defined metricsincluding revenue targets in-kind donation goals volunteer recruitment and retention community engagement outcomes and event successas well as the satisfaction of community partners donors volunteers and other stakeholders. The Community Engagement Coordinator thrives on managing multiple projects with strong attention to detail builds and maintains positive relationships with diverse audiences and brings fresh ideas that create meaningful opportunities for involvement and support. A results-driven mindset strong collaborative skills and a commitment to excellence in constituent experience are essential.

Essential Functions:

Community Partner Event Management

• Implement and manage WEAVEs Community Partner Events (events that raise funds or secure in-kind donations) including screening applications providing event support attending events or coordinating WEAVE representatives attendance and managing donor relationships for event organizers.
• Oversee process and organization of in-kind donations.
• Responsible for managing a portfolio of community partner event related donors and ensuring appropriate communications and stewardship in alignment with WEAVEs ongoing donor engagement and stewardship efforts.
• Work with Director of Philanthropy & Communications to identify marketing and media relations opportunities.

WEAVE Events/Meetings

• Manage logistics and execution of tasks in support of philanthropic events and meetings including vendor relations permit and contracting set up/breakdown and volunteers and support staff.

• Work with Director of Philanthropy & Communications to identify marketing and media relations needs and strategy.
• Assist with event/meeting budgets timelines and materials and tracking progress.
• Coordinate post-event evaluations and analysis.
• Work with Director of Philanthropy & Communications to develop comprehensive sponsorship packages with a range of benefits and price options.
• Provide support with sponsorship process including distribution of materials invoicing ensuring benefits are provided at levels promised and providing exceptional customer service to sponsors and their guests.

Volunteer Engagement

• Identify and manage volunteer needs for events or projects and recruit volunteers.

• Be an active member of local volunteer support organization.

• Provide training for volunteers as needed.

• Attend and participate as a member of the Philanthropy Team in meetings to formulate and implement policies and plans to meet the organizations goals.
• Attend and participate in staff and other agency-wide meetings and committees.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA degree in applicable field preferred. Additional position related experience may be substituted
• Two years related experience in community engagement project management volunteer coordination and/or event coordination.
• Two years professional experience in the nonprofit sector strongly desired.
• Experience overseeing volunteers or staff.
• Proficiency in Office 365 tools including use of SharePoint & Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office products including Word Outlook Excel & PowerPoint. Strong computer skills including graphic design software and capacity to learn various online database design and project management programs.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative professional demeanor with clients volunteers staff and community members.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize time effectively and work on a variety of projects in the same timeframe.
• Proficiency with office machines including computers database systems scanners
• High level of accuracy organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual in spoken and written Spanish strongly desired but not required.
• Complete WEAVEs peer counselor training program and pass background (post-hiring requirement).
• Valid California Drivers license and reliable transportation including vehicle insurance.

ADA Job Characteristics:

WEAVE is committed to providing inclusive accessible and respectful workplaces for all staff including those with disabilities such as being in a wheelchair Deaf or Hard of Hearing blind or low vision or other access or functional needs and we works to equip staff of all abilities with reasonable accommodation to perform their job functions. These can include the provision of adaptive equipment materials in alternate formats and flexible work schedules. Our priority is to provide ongoing individualized accommodation to give all staff access to resources best suited to their needs. If you require accommodation to access this job application please send a request to

The work environment is in residential program settings. Local driving is required to various agency sites. Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs. often and move 50 lbs. Occasionally extend both arms above the head and/or reach below the waist stoop squat crawl bend the back to retrieve items climb stairs or use an elevator. Employees may also need to remain in one position (i.e. sitting or standing) for an extended period while completing work tasks. Must be able to efficiently operate a keyboard and mouse or adaptive equivalent write reports take notes; utilize desk tools such as phones or calculators and utilize larger office equipment such as printers and copy machines. Communicate clearly and concisely with others. Apply above average reasoning and detail as required in the accomplishment of duties.

Reasons to Work for WEAVE:

• Compensation & Benefits: We offer competitive non-profit wages 100% healthinsurance premium coverage for most eligible employees dental and vision insurance long-term disability and life insurance a 401(k) plan with employer match contributions paid holidays generous PTO accrual California Paid Sick Leave an Employee Assistance Plan and more.
• Growth-Oriented: WEAVE encourages employees to constantly learn and grow their skills; we provide continuing education opportunities social justice learning opportunities and when possible we strive to give staff opportunities to attend appropriate conferences and seminars relevant to their work.
• Collaborative & Inclusive Culture:We are committed to a diverse inclusive and accessible work environment where all staff and clients feel welcome; we celebrate our differences and actively seek out new perspectives from our staff to improve our programs and services. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work positively with other staff and clients with broad arrays of backgrounds and life experiences. All employees of WEAVE have a responsibility to always treat others with dignity and respect. All employees are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work at work functions on or off the work site and at all other organization-sponsored and participative events. All employees are also required to attend and complete annual diversity equity and inclusion awareness training to enhance their knowledge to fulfill this responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
WEAVE INC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.