The primary objective of the Community Engagement and Events Specialist position is to advance the mission of Feeding South Florida® (FSF) through community outreach and engagement. The CEEM will collaborate with the Philanthropy team to meet organizational and departmental financial targets through fundraising drives, FSF events, third-party events, outreach, and community engagement events and work with the Food Supply Chain to coordinate specific aspects of food drives.
-Plan and expand annual events, quarterly events, monthly networking opportunities, third-party events, and external sort and community service days. All events and initiatives contain a fundraising component and will promote Feeding South Florida’s mission, activities, programs, and other services.
-Create, oversee, and execute all FSF and third-party special events, ensuring budgets, fundraising, and attendance goals are met.
-Create, develop, support, retain, and recognize volunteer committees for all special events and initiatives.
-Recruit and manage county-specific fundraising/volunteer committees for events and initiatives.
-Co-lead events initiated by Development Directors.
-Participate in advisory/fundraising committees.
-Facilitate and expand the Youth Ambassador Program.
-Assist with the creation and distribution of event information or FSF collateral material through on-site presentations, internet, telephone, or by mail.
-Assist with cause-related marketing campaigns and special promotions with corporate partners.
-Schedule potential donor meetings, and conduct group presentations and/or tours for corporations, service organizations, volunteer groups, and others on behalf of Feeding South Florida.
-Attend check presentations, grand openings, and other community events.
-Bachelor’s degree preferred.
-2-3 years of fundraising experience.
-Minimum 3 years of successful event management experience.
-Minimum 3 years of volunteer experience.
-Strong project management skills.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
-Experience tracking and reporting fundraising metrics.
-Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word and Excel required).
-Computer skills proficiency required.
-Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills.
-Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
-Excellent problem-solving skills
-Ability to communicate effectively with community leaders, donors, volunteers, media representatives, and other staff.
-Ability to make presentations in a professional manner.
-Public speaking experience preferred.
-Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K matching contribution, Paid Time Off (PTO); a diverse team that is representative of the community we serve; continuous learning opportunities; a high-performance culture that will help challenge and grow your skill set.
Please apply here: https://feedingsouthflorida.recruitee.com/o/community-engagement-and-ev…
Feeding South Florida (FSF) is a member of the Feeding America network and the leading domestic hunger relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. As one of the largest food banks in the Feeding America network, FSF is responsible for serving 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population. A four-star rated organization by Charity Navigator, FSF is one of the most efficient nonprofits nationally; over 98 percent of all donations are put back into the community.