Outreach, Development and Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Outreach & Community Engagement
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, emergency preparedness groups, government agencies, volunteers, and corporate partners.
• Conduct outreach to expand participation in Ready Responder training programs, workshops, and networking events.
• Represent WCC at community meetings, partner events, and outreach opportunities as assigned.
• Support recruitment and engagement of volunteers and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate communication efforts with program staff to ensure alignment of outreach and program goals.
• Development & Grant Writing
• Assist the President and Development Committee in researching, preparing, and submitting grant proposals and sponsorship requests.
• Maintain grant and funding calendars, application deadlines, and reporting schedules.
• Draft letters of inquiry, donor communications, sponsorship materials, and fundraising correspondence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media platforms and digital communications.
• Experience with Hootsuite, Constant Contact, or similar communications platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience creating visual content using Canva and video editing tools such as CapCut.
• Experience supporting grant writing, fundraising, sponsorship outreach, or donor communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other business applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a mission-driven team.

Preferred

• Experience working in a nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with website content management systems (WordPress or similar platforms).
• Experience coordinating with IT vendors or technology service providers.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, disaster response, public health, community resilience, or volunteer engagement initiatives.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns and grant reporting.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance