Community Engagement Coordinator

Council Bluffs, IA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive community engagement and fundraising support for a trauma-informed homelessness nonprofit, with events, outreach, and communications at the core.

  • Lead the planning and execution of special events, community drives, and fundraising activities.
  • Develop donor relationships and manage CRM-driven donor records and reporting.
  • Oversee social media, content calendars, and brand-consistent communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of special events, community drives, and fundraising activities.
  • Conduct outreach efforts including public speaking, agency tours, volunteer fairs, and community presentations.
  • Support volunteer engagement by working with interested individuals and groups.
  • Collaborate closely with the Philanthropy Director to support fundraising initiatives and donor cultivation.
  • Assist with management of donor CRM, including donor records, reports, and maintenance.
  • Develop and maintain an annual marketing and communications plan aligned with organizational goals.
  • Oversee all agency social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), including strategy, posting, and engagement.
  • Create a content calendar to ensure consistent and strategic messaging across channels.
  • Write and design compelling, timely, and mission-driven content for social media, newsletters, email campaigns, texting, and contracted advertising.
  • Coordinate and direct photo/video shoots, media relations, and newspaper interviews.

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, public affairs, communications, journalism, business, public administration, or a related field
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms (email, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Meta Business Suite)
  • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign) or comparable design software
  • Creative thinker with a knack for storytelling and engaging diverse audiences
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a team-first attitude

Benefits

  • Life, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • EAP Benefits
  • Retirement (403b)
  • PTO & Flex Days
  • Parental Leave
  • Short Term Disability
  • Sabbatical
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MICAH House

MICAH House is an emergency family shelter located in Council Bluffs, Iowa that serves Sarpy and Douglas County. Since 1986, MICAH House has been a haven for families and individuals who are experiencing a housing crisis. MICAH House provides the resources and support necessary to regain self-sufficiency and reenter the community. The organization has grown from when the first guest was served in 1987 to meet the needs of more than 950 individuals annually with integrative services that offer support, education and respect.

Founded in 1986
Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
33 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$275
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38.7%
Direct
25.8%
Referral
24%
Social
10.2%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~34

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
5 years
Median Tenure
2.6 years