Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, civic groups, volunteers, donors, referral sources, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Wendell Foster at community events, networking opportunities, meetings, committees, and other public activities.
• Identify opportunities to increase Wendell Foster’s visibility, strengthen partnerships, and expand community engagement.
• Plan and coordinate community engagement initiatives and events that align with Wendell Foster’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Present educational programs to civic organizations, businesses, schools, community groups, and other audiences.
• Educate community members, service providers, and partners about Wendell Foster’s mission, programs, services, and opportunities to get involved.
• Assist with major fundraising and community events, including the Forever a Difference Maker Gala & Auction, Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K, and other special events.
• Support fundraising and donor engagement through stewardship, sponsorships, community partnerships, and campaigns.
• Process gifts accurately and promptly by entering donations and donor information into the fundraising database and maintaining complete records.
• Assist with grant research, writing, submission, reporting, and stewardship as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with community engagement, fundraising, events, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit development preferred.
• Ability to represent Wendell Foster professionally in the community.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and organizational technology.
• Commitment to Wendell Foster’s mission and inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Preferred

• On-the-job training
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Opportunity to build meaningful community relationships and make a lasting impact

Benefits

• 8 paid holidays each year
• Earn Paid Time Off
• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after one year of employment and 1,000 hours worked
• Life insurance equal to one times your annual salary at no cost to you
• Employee recognition give-aways throughout the year
• Tuition reimbursement available
• On-the-job training