Community Engagement Specialist

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Community Engagement Specialist position is available at Garney. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting Garney's community engagement and Foundation initiatives by ensuring programs are effectively administered, accurately tracked, and positioned to create meaningful impact. This role is responsible for coordinating charitable giving programs, grant processes, volunteer initiatives, reporting, and stakeholder engagement activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about building strong community partnerships while helping tell the story of Garney's impact.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Support the lifecycle of corporate charitable giving and Foundation programs, including grant applications, review processes, award administration, and impact reporting Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for grants, donations, volunteer activities, and community engagement initiatives Monitor program budgets, expenses, timelines, and deliverables to ensure effective program execution Assist with the development and implementation of new community engagement programs and initiatives Gather, analyze, and maintain data related to program participation, outcomes, and community impact Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to support quarterly updates and organizational reporting Track key performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness Support the collection of stories, testimonials, and impact data that demonstrate program success Support internal communications efforts to promote community engagement programs and participation opportunities Partner with Communications and Marketing teams to develop content highlighting Garney's community impact Assist with donor stewardship activities, including correspondence, recognition efforts, and engagement tracking Coordinate logistics and preparation for fundraising activities, volunteer events, and community engagement programs Support relationships with nonprofit organizations, community partners, and external stakeholders Represent Garney and the Foundation at community events and engagement activities Assist with coordinating volunteer opportunities and employee engagement initiatives Provide administrative and operational support for community partnership activities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

High school diploma or equivalent

• Required Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Preferred 3-5 years of experience in community engagement, corporate social responsibility, nonprofit program administration, fundraising support, marketing, or related fields
• Required Experience supporting or managing grants, charitable programs, volunteer initiatives, or fundraising activities
• Preferred Experience with data tracking, reporting, and impact measurement
• Required Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and working with multiple stakeholders
• Required Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, timelines, and priorities simultaneously Experience tracking budgets, program metrics, and operational performance Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, organize, and interpret data Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Experience with database management, reporting systems, or CRM platforms preferred Passion for community engagement, philanthropy, and corporate social responsibility initiatives

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums) Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay Shares of company stock at no cost starting on your first day 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match Student loan resources Weekly paychecks Paid time off 8 paid holidays Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions Free life insurance and disability policy Free access to healthcare coordinators Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

CONTACT US

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to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visit careers.garney.com. If you have questions or would like more information, please email recruiter@garney.com and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates. Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed Garney Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney. In such cases, Garney will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.