Position Title:	Community Engagement Associate
Supervisor:	Director of Community Engagement & External Affairs
Classification:	Fulltime/Exempt
Location:	2515 A Street, Anchorage
Schedule:	Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, hours may vary
Compensation & Benefits:	$45,000-55,000 DOE Full benefits (paid for employee only): medical/dental/vision; 401k, Employee Assistance Program; generous paid time off (holiday and vacation) and sick leave, educational and training opportunities, and potential flex schedule

Who You Are: 

You are an up-and-coming professional seeking to make change. You are curious, creative, and compassionate. You are self-motivated and enjoy working independently and within a team. You are looking to grow with an organization that can benefit from your talents and help you explore and develop new ones. You are inspired by work that helps others and has a lasting, positive impact.

Who We Are: 

NeighborWorks® Alaska (NWAK) believes everyone should have access to stable housing and thriving communities. For over 40 years, we have been dedicated to improving the quality of life for families and individuals by preserving homes, creating new housing opportunities, and strengthening neighborhoods. Every day, we house over 2,000 Alaskans and provide supports to keep people housed and connected.

The goal of Community Engagement is to empower neighborhood residents to create safer, more connected, and vibrant communities through neighborhood revitalization, leadership development, and community building.

Job Summary: 

This is a new position created to help deepen and expand NWAK’s community engagement work in communications, partnerships, fundraising, and special events to grow support in all its many forms. This position will work closely with the Director of Community Engagement and External Affairs to reach annual goals, promote the organization’s mission, and enhance relationships and partnerships.

This person/position will help: foster a culture of outreach and engagement among staff and teams; ensure unified messaging and branding; develop entry points for public participation and support; create and refresh print materials and digital content; manage impact story collection; help build and maintain relationships with constituents; oversee annual giving efforts and stewardship; participate in grant-seeking and grant-writing; provide coordination for special events; and perform ongoing administrative tasks (data entry, tracking, and reporting).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

The functions listed below represent main activities and are not an exhaustive list. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary slightly, depending on program needs, without changing the nature or scope of this position, or the level of responsibility.

Communications

• Serve as brand ambassador, ensuring proper and consistent use of NWAK naming conventions, brand attributes, logo, etc.
• Develop and oversee impact story collection process and help program staff solicit compelling stories illustrating NWAK/community impact
• Write and edit, design and produce (using vendors when needed), and disseminate print and digital communications (e.g. newsletters, press releases, brochures/flyers, solicitation materials, forms, web pages, etc.)
• Oversee social media efforts (strategy, content and administration) including: monthly calendar; content creation/compilation; analytics/tracking/reporting; and adjusting efforts as needed to grow reach/engagement

Partnerships

• Help build/sustain/grow community relationships with organizations and individuals (e.g. businesses, media, donors, volunteers, clients, etc.)
• Coordinate/oversee community outreach functions (including creation of displays, tabletops, materials, swag, etc.)

Fundraising

• Enter all gifts into constituent database and prepare timely acknowledgments
• Oversee year-round/annual giving program activities (including fall/spring appeals, year-end mailing, Pick.Click.Give., Giving Tuesday, and more)
• Participate in grant-seeking, grant-writing and reporting activities
• Coordinate stewardship efforts for individuals, corporations, foundations, etc.

Events

• Serve as lead/coordinator in planning/executing organizational and Community Engagement event(s) including: logistics, marketing, materials, registration, program, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, recognition, and more
• Encourage/ensure other NWAK events follow brand guidelines

Admin / General

• Maintain: constituent info (donor, partner, media, etc.) in database; outreach and mailing lists in Constant Contact; and metrics tracking/reporting in Excel
• Work with Director to promote and enroll staff in engagement activities, and provide tracking and recognition for these efforts
• Keep informed of national, regional and local news and trends in housing and the nonprofit sector

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with team members, volunteers, community partners, clients, and others
• Communicate respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds
• Thrive in a dynamic environment and be able to manage several projects simultaneously, working independently AND as part of a team
• Have superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Be a strategic thinker, collaborative problem solver, and detail-oriented planner
• Be a self-starter, with strong organizational skills, and an ability to meet deadlines
• Be comfortable inviting feedback and practicing active listening
• Have an interest in or understanding of the non-profit sector
• A passion for and knowledge of issues relating to affordable housing, homelessness, and community development is highly preferred

Qualifications:

• Preferred 3-5 years of experience in marketing/communications, fundraising, community engagement, or related field; or references to speak to demonstrated experience
• Demonstrated success in managing timelines and meeting project goals/objectives
• Comfort with a variety of:
  • Basic office programs: Microsoft Office Suite, Teams
  • Constituent management systems/processes
  • Social media and online platforms: including Facebook, Instagram, Google analytics, WordPress, Constant Contact, Adobe, Canva
• Demonstrated ability to respectfully and successfully handle confidential constituent information (e.g. Board members, donors, volunteers, etc.)
• Physical requirements: ability to travel independently; dependable transportation for donor meetings and other job-related activities

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the NeighborWorks Alaska team, click on the links below to find out more about our current job opportunities. Once you have determined that you are qualified for an open position you may: complete a job application or email your resume, cover letter, and three references to [email protected]; fax it to 907-677-8483; or by mail to 2515 A Street, Anchorage, AK 99503.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The NeighborWorks Alaska staff are Gung Ho!, energetic and entrepreneurial and our culture rewards teamwork, dedication and service to others. NeighborWorks Alaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking applicants who can bring diverse viewpoints, experience, talents and culture to our organization’s mission of creating affordable, sustainable housing opportunities to the communities we serve.

It has been, and will continue to be a fundamental policy of NeighborWorks Alaska not to discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual preference; disability or status as a disabled, other protected, recently separated, or Armed Forces service Medal veteran or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.