Responsibilities

• Community Outreach and Relationship Building
• Conduct one-on-one visits with local eye clinics and ophthalmologists to promote services and introduce online referral options
• Initiate and cultivate relationships with local Family Foundations unfamiliar with Lighthouse of Collier
• Establish and nurture relationships with local, state, residential and private foundations such as United Way, Community Foundations, and residential communities
• Deliver presentations at senior living facilities, churches, and community organizations to introduce services and build trust
• Meet with elected officials (federal, state, and local) to advocate for continued and future financial support
• Coordinate and host facility tours for donors, medical professionals, senior living communities, and key stakeholders
• Represent Lighthouse of Collier at local men’s and women’s clubs through speaking engagements
• Organizes activities and events to recruit new volunteers
• Engage and mobilize lead volunteers to engage in effective solicitations and other fundraising activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations, grant writing, outreach, or community engagement and 10 years of experience working in a professional setting.
• Nonprofit experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional verbal communication and public speaking abilities.
• Comfortable initiating one-on-one conversations and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
• Skilled in building trust and rapport with medical professionals, donors, elected officials, and community members.
• Emotionally intelligent and mission-aligned, with a deep respect for the lived experiences of blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Ability to develop Marketing Materials for events, outreach and for general PR purposes
• Clear, concise, and compelling writing for newsletters, press releases, and social media
• Ability to tailor messaging for different audiences, including medical professionals, donors, and community groups

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance