Community Engagement Officer Details

Community Engagement Officer

New England Center and Home for Veterans - Boston, MA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Philanthropic Officer, Community Engagement, is responsible for managing the involvement, volunteerism and support of a number of community organizations, companies, groups and individuals. Emphasis on developing relationships as part of an overall strategic plan, and on gift solicitation and stewardship. Working collaboratively with all aspects within the Advancement Office, NECHV leadership and employees, the PO, CE will organize, place, evaluate, implement and record volunteer services, including Gift a Vet holiday gift-giving program. This position will operate within approved revenue and expense budget for each event.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates 400+ volunteers and 150+ groups for the Center annually, scheduling group visits and managing volunteer assignments.
• Works closely with other Senior Managers to fulfill need of departments requiring volunteer assistance.
• Oversees the Sponsored Meal Program.
• Responsible for achieving an annual fund raising goal.
• Manages the Events Calendar, scheduling internal and external events throughout the year.
• Manages the annual Gift-a-Vet Holiday gift-giving program.
• Works closely with Advancement Office in the coordination and implementation of annual fundraising events, solicits financial and in-kind support for the Center for programs including Sponsored Meal Program, Annual Fund, Gift a Vet program and events throughout the year.
• Maintains ongoing communications with the public, fielding telephone, email and website inquiries and recording those communications.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in related area, required.
• Experience working with high level donors, prospects and volunteers, strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or a similar fundraising database, preferred.
• This position requires an overall understanding of development principles and practices, and experience working with volunteer groups.
• High levels of professionalism, collegiality, self-motivation, organization and familiarity with and commitment to the goals and objectives of the New England Center and Home for Veterans
• Requires the ability to work some nights and weekends, and to travel occasionally.

Skills and Essential Functions:

• Exemplary project management and planning skills.
• Strong organizational skills, evidenced by the ability to set priorities and manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Self-reliance and a preference to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to set and achieve goals; and to understand the NECHV mission and effectively communicate it to the public.
• Ability to work effectively in a large, complex, dynamic and sophisticated organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across constituencies, including donors, prospects, advancement colleagues, board members and other constituents.
• Ability to think several steps ahead in the process while jiggling multiple deadlines simultaneously and prioritizing to reach desired outcomes.
• A commitment to sustained, high-quality results that engenders confidence with and outside the team.
• Ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects simultaneously and professionally handle difficult situations.
• Must be respectful, confidential, honest and trustworthy.
• Must have an even disposition and be able to deal effectively and politely with people from varied backgrounds.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and efficient.
• Must maintain a professional and tactful demeanor and have a strong and tenacious work ethic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Remote interview process, social distancing and masking mandates in place.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Raisers Edge / similar fundraising database: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with high level donors, prospects and volunteers: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location