Community Engagement Coordinator

Join our team as a Community Engagement Coordinator and make an impact on food insecurity! Are you a versatile team builder with a passion for creating equitable access to nutritious food? Do you want to use your skills to help address the root causes and impact of hunger in the Lawrence area? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us: Harvesters employees are mission-driven: we want to improve how our neighbors access nutritious food. We're a friendly, dedicated, and passionate bunch of folks. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. We're building a hardworking and diverse team that works hard toward shared goals. We also support our employees' growth and desire to live well-rounded lives.

The Role: This Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating successful and meaningful experiences for individuals & organizations who engage with Harvesters through volunteering and community events, thereby strengthening their relationship with Harvesters and building a greater understanding of our mission. This is the lead coordinator responsible for volunteer recruitment and coordinates logistics for special volunteer events. You will increase food and funds raised through drives by coordinating all logistics, including cultivating donor relationships, stewardship of food drive donors, implementing virtual food drives and keeping food drive volunteers and staff informed. This position also serves as tour guide and hunger education coordinator for individuals, schools and organizations to increase hunger awareness and Harvesters' brand.

This position's normal work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday regular business hours, occasional additional weekend and evening hours may be required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with online database systems (e.g., CERVIS or other CRM platforms)
• Collaborative mentality with a willingness to support team goals and adapt to changing needs
• Flexibility to work additional evenings and weekends as needed
• High School education or equivalent

Preferred:

• Background in nonprofit operations, volunteer management, and fundraising is highly desirable.
• Experience in public speaking, leading tours, and representing an organization at events
• Ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences, including donors, volunteers, and community members

Harvesters is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.