Community Relations Coordinator

Community Relations Coordinator Drumm Center for Children, Inc Independence, MO Job Details Full-time $48,000 - $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Volunteer management Event planning Administrative experience Schedule management Content creation Bachelor's degree Organizational skills CRM system proficiency Full Job Description About us We are innovative, inclusive, and supportive organization. Our goal is to improve the lives of children in foster care and young adults who are experiencing homelessness. Position Summary The Community Relations Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the mission of Drumm Farm Center for Children by strengthening community engagement, supporting fundraising efforts, and enhancing the organization's visibility. This position is responsible for managing communications platforms, coordinating volunteers, supporting events, and assisting with outreach initiatives that connect donors, partners, and the community to Drumm Farm's work. Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & Outreach Build and maintain relationships with community partners, donors, and supporters Coordinate and lead campus tours for prospective donors, partners, and community groups Support outreach efforts to increase awareness and engagement within the community Volunteer Coordination & Recruitment Recruit, schedule, and communicate with individual and group volunteers Plan and oversee volunteer project days on campus Ensure a positive and meaningful volunteer experience aligned with the organization's mission Event & Fundraising Support Assist in planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns Coordinate procurement of auction items and donations for events Support giving drives and donor engagement initiatives Marketing & Communications Manage and update website content to ensure accuracy and relevance Create and schedule content across social media platforms Assist with marketing efforts for both Drumm Farm Center for Children and the Drumm Farm Market Maintain consistent branding and messaging across all channels Data Management & Administrative Support Perform CRM data entry and maintain accurate donor and contact records Track engagement activities, donations, and outreach efforts Assist with reporting and documentation as needed Required Skills & Qualifications Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with social media management and digital marketing Proficiency in CRM systems and basic data management Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively Passion for nonprofit work and community impact Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in nonprofit, fundraising, or community relations roles Experience with event planning and volunteer coordination Familiarity with website management platforms Key Qualities for Success in

This Role Relationship-Driven:

Naturally builds connections and maintains strong partnerships

Detail-Oriented:

Ensures accuracy in communications, data entry, and event coordination

Adaptable:

Able to shift priorities and manage a variety of responsibilities in a dynamic environment

Proactive:

Takes initiative and anticipates needs before they arise

Creative:

Brings fresh ideas to marketing, outreach, and engagement strategies

Mission-Focused:

Passionate about supporting children and families and representing the organization with integrity

Organized & Reliable:

Can manage multiple moving parts without letting things fall through the cracks

Pay:

$48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person