Community Relations Specialist

Title: Community Relations SpecialistOverview (What is this role What are we looking for):Barber National Institute is seeking a Community Relations Specialist to serve as an external-facing ambassador and build meaningful relationships throughout the community. This role increases awareness of our mission programs impact and opportunities for involvement by partnering with businesses nonprofit organizations schools civic groups volunteers donors and other community Community Relations Specialist coordinates community outreach manages the Speakers Bureau and volunteer program supports Advancement initiatives and represents Barber National Institute at events presentations networking opportunities and other external engagements. The ideal candidate is an organized confident relationship-focused communicator who enjoys connecting people to a meaningful mission and managing multiple community activities at youll bring (Competencies or Behaviors):Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively with people from varied organizations industries and communitiesExcellent written verbal presentation and public-speaking skillsA professional confident and mission-centered approach to representing Barber National Institute in external settingsStrong organization and time-management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple relationships events deadlines and prioritiesSound judgment initiative adaptability and discretion when handling confidential donor volunteer and organizational informationAbility to recognize opportunities for community partnerships volunteer engagement philanthropy and increased organizational visibilityA collaborative work style and ability to work independently while partnering effectively with internal teams and leadershipProficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity tools and the ability to accurately maintain records and routine reports in CRM or related systemsWhat youll have (Qualifications):Bachelors degree in communications public relations marketing nonprofit management business community engagement public administration or a related field requiredMinimum of two years of professional experience in community relations public relations nonprofit engagement Advancement volunteer coordination communications marketing donor relations business development or a related field requiredExperience building and maintaining relationships with businesses nonprofit organizations donors volunteers civic groups or other community stakeholders requiredExperience coordinating community outreach activities events volunteer programs speaking engagements or external partnerships preferredExperience in a nonprofit human services healthcare education disability services or another community-based organization preferredExperience using a CRM donor-management volunteer-management or similar relationship-management system preferredValid drivers license and ongoing compliance with agency and insurer driving eligibility requirements for role-related travelAn equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the bachelors degree requirementA typical day-to-day may include (Responsibilities):Coordinate community outreach and partnership activities with businesses nonprofit organizations schools civic groups professional associations and other community stakeholdersRepresent Barber National Institute at community events fairs networking activities meetings presentations and other external opportunitiesCommunicate Barber National Institutes mission programs impact and opportunities for engagement accurately and professionallyIdentify individuals organizations and businesses with potential mission or philanthropic alignment and connect appropriate prospects with Advancement leadership for continued relationship developmentCoordinate the Speakers Bureau by managing requests scheduling speakers matching subject matter experts to community opportunities preparing talking points and presentation materials and tracking outcomesCoordinate the volunteer program by responding to inquiries supporting volunteer recruitment and onboarding matching volunteers with opportunities maintaining records and hours and partnering with internal teams to support a meaningful volunteer experiencePartner with Strategic Communications to gather stories photos event information and community highlights for newsletters social media publications donor communications and other organizational channelsMaintain accurate records and reporting in the designated CRM or tracking system including community contacts partnerships speaking engagements volunteer participation follow-up activity and prospective donor referralsMonitor community engagement activity and relationship opportunities to identify trends potential partnerships and strategies that strengthen visibility volunteer engagement philanthropy and organizational impactSupport Advancement initiatives and other mission-aligned activities as assigned