Community Relations Associate | $20.24 - $23.78 / hour

Easterseals Midwest

Posted 17 days ago

Full Time

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

This position is responsible for raising awareness and funds for Easterseals Midwest through grassroots fundraising and outreach to local businesses, organizations, families, and the broader community. Essential functions include cultivating donor relationships, representing the organization at community events, coordinating fundraising efforts, and supporting development team initiatives.

We are looking for a Community Relations Associate to raise awareness and funds for Easterseals Midwest through grassroots fundraising and outreach efforts. Key qualifications include a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), experience coordinating volunteers, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role involves local and statewide travel for events, so a valid driver's license and proof of insurance are required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Fundraising

Outreach

Relationship Cultivation

Event Logistics

Volunteer Coordination

Promotional Collaboration

Marketing Collaboration

Mission Story Gathering

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Local Travel

Statewide Travel

Job Description

Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. Join us, and together, we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all.

We offer comprehensive job training, pay based on experience, paid time off, healthcare, retirement contribution, and so much more.

We are searching for a qualified candidate to fill our Community Relations Associate position. This position raises awareness and funds for Easterseals Midwest through grassroots fundraising and outreach efforts to the local businesses and organizations, families and individuals we support, our staff, and the broader community.

Essential Functions:

  • Cultivate relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners to support fundraising and agency initiatives.
  • Represent the organization at community events and outreach activities, providing information and engaging with the public.
  • Coordinate grassroots fundraising efforts, including event logistics, volunteer involvement, and promotional collaboration with marketing.
  • Support development team initiatives by gathering mission stories and contributing to projects that strengthen a culture of philanthropy.

Qualifications:

  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Previous experience coordinating volunteers preferred
  • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Additional Requirements:

  • This position frequently travels locally and statewide for events. May have 1-2 overnight trips per month.
  • Must have current driver’s license and proof of insurance

Easterseals Midwest

Easterseals Midwest is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities. While Easterseals Midwest is part of a strong national network, all of the services we provide were designed in and for the Illinois Kansas, and Missouri communities we serve. Our board of directors is local, and we have full control of program and funding decisions. Currently, we support nearly 7,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities through five division: Autism, Community Living, Early Childhood - Home Visiting, Employment, and Health Home. Learn more about all of our programs and services at easterseals.com/midwest.

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