Community Outreach

Purpose and Role

The Community Outreach handles event planning for the program to help raise awareness of the CASA mission. He/she plans, directs, and coordinates activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or for financial support of the program operations. The Community Outreach spends a lot of time and effort to develop and maintain a favorable public image and supportive relationship with community partners and corporate sponsors. The Community Outreach should be an energetic professional who does not mind wearing multiple hats. He/she should have experience in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks and be able to work independently with little or no supervision. He/she should be well-organized, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a diverse program. The Community Outreach works closely with the Training Coordinator and Executive Director.

The Community Outreach will obtain approval to carry out planned events and discuss the scope and budget for the events with the Executive Director in advance. He/she is responsible for organizing all the details, including booking the venue, planning food service, entertainment, decorations, transportation, and staffing for the day of the event. He/she is expected to supervise each phase of the event to ensure that it runs smoothly. The Community Outreach will close out all vendor invoices once the event is over.

Supervision

The Community Outreach reports directly to the Director of Operations, who is responsible for his/her performance evaluations, but would also work closely with the Executive Director.

Qualifications

The Community Outreach should have the following skills and experience:

• Associate degree preferred or two (2) years of experience in administration and/or fundraising.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Ability to interact positively with the staff, volunteers, governing board members, and the public.
• Knowledge and understanding of the CASA mission to successfully convey to others.
• Proficient with computer skills in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Excellent telephone and office etiquette.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member or independently.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent attention to details
• Independently motivated.

Duties and Expectations

Complete pre-service volunteer training within three (3) months of hire

• Complete twelve (12) hours of continuing education annually.
• Identify and acquire funds for the organization on a continuing basis (primarily by solicitation of monies from governmental sources, private institutions, and individuals).
• Organize and assist in scheduling program events/fundraising, etc.
• Develop plans for and execute CASA events, including fundraising events.
• Book the venue and plan for food service, entertainment, needed decorations, transportation, and staffing for the day of the event.
• Secure financial and in-kind support for events and the CASA program.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and media campaigns for CASA events.
• Research new ways to raise awareness and increase donor base.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors.
• Oversee each phase of the event.
• Schedule set-up/clean-up crews for planned events.
• Review/approve invoices associated with events.
• Maintain detailed digital and hard copy files of each event to include any pertinent information.
• Perform general office/clerical duties associated with the role of the coordinator and all other duties as requested by the Executive Director.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary of $40,000/yearly, Medical insurance for the employee paid by company, Paid Sick and Vacation, 14 Federal Holidays off typically to follow county holiday schedule.

Interested parties should submit a completed application and resume to CASAsoutheastms.org/careers or in person/via email to:

CASA of Southeast MS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity.