Community Engagement Coordinator at Steep Rock Association, Inc. Washington, CT

Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time)

Position

Description:

The Community Engagement Coordinator serves a vital role in strengthening Steep Rock’s connection with our community, volunteers, and supporters. We are seeking a public-facing, community-oriented leader responsible for maintaining and enhancing a comprehensive volunteer program as well as organizing, coordinating, and leading outreach efforts that create lasting bonds between our supporters and the land, thereby inspiring future land conservation and stewardship.

• Identify and assess volunteer opportunities in collaboration with staff (trails, community science, Judea Garden, office, donor and community events, etc.)
• Match volunteer interests and skills with program and project needs
• Communicate with and nurture positive relationships with volunteers
• Serve as staff lead registering and recruiting volunteers, documenting participation, and assessing success of SRA- and community-based events.
• Expand and sustain relationships with local schools, youth-based organizations, businesses, and community groups to create partnership opportunities on the lands, trails, and Judea Garden
• Implement Volunteer Management Plan, including expanding and maintaining volunteer recruitment, application, orientation, placement, and recognition program
• Maintain database to track volunteers and their interests, availability, and involvement as well as draft annual volunteer report (number of volunteers by program/ total hours)
• Create internal volunteer calendar, enter volunteer opportunities in Master Calendar, and publicize volunteer activities and events
• Organize at least one volunteer appreciation/recognition event annually.

• Serve as staff lead and coordinator responsible for organizing, promoting, and running programs and contributing to community events, with opportunities to develop additional programs.
• Serve as staff liaison to Community Engagement Committee (CEC), assisting in agenda creation, drafting minutes, organizing staff reports, and supporting subcommittee efforts
• Support CEC members in planning, organizing, and participating in SRA and community events
• Create and update annual program calendar and internal events calendar, enter in and maintain Master Calendar, and help publicize programs through social media, press releases, website, etc.
• Create program and/or event-related social media content and posting schedules
• Work with staff to develop outreach materials for tabling, presentations, and events
• Serve as primary contact and coordinator for Steep Rock’s Education Center and Museum housed at the Isaac Camp House
• Proactively establish and maintain community partnerships to cultivate a community-wide conservation ethic, create opportunities for education, and build connections between the community and the land.

• Prepare appropriate reports and materials documenting various programs and activities
• Participate in quarterly Community Engagement Committee meetings and regular staff meetings

• 2 years relevant work or life experience, which may include volunteer/staff management, customer service, and/or community engagement, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• 1 year experience planning and hosting successful events, preferably in nonprofit sector.
• Connections with people, organizations, and communities in Washington/Litchfield Hills
• Familiarity with the Washington/Litchfield Hills landscape, biota, natural history, and ecology
• Passion for land conservation, stewardship, and building community connections to nature
• Excellent organizational, planning, time management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Computer/tech savvy and comfortable with social media platforms, Microsoft Office, Google products, CRMs (such as Bloomerang), and graphic design programs such as Canva
• Interest or experience in small museum and education center operations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively and respectfully with co-workers, volunteers, partner…