Reporting Structure
Supervises: Volunteers, Canvassers and Fellows occasionally
Collaborates with: Partners, Community Stakeholders, Program Facilitators, Community Members
The coordinator plays a central role in connecting IWC’s programs with the broader community by building relationships, managing logistics, and supporting outreach strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Event & Program Support
- Plan and execute community and partner events, including logistics, vendor coordination, scheduling, and volunteer support.
- Support program facilitation through co-facilitation of workshops, community meetings, and outreach activities.
- Document and close out weekly meetings with clear follow-ups and action items.
Outreach & Partnerships
- Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, community members, and stakeholders.
- Conduct consistent outreach to increase visibility and engagement for IWC programs.
- Support strategic outreach campaigns that align with organizational goals.
- Maintain communication and regular check-ins with partners to sustain long-term collaborations.
Communications & Design
- Collaborate with the Communications team to create and share content that promotes events and initiatives.
- Design and develop digital and print materials (e.g., flyers, graphics, event collateral).
- Manage and schedule social media content to support outreach and community engagement goals.
Canvassing & Reporting
- Coordinate canvassing efforts, including training volunteers and collecting outreach data.
- Track and report on canvassing metrics and community engagement outcomes.
- Support data collection and reporting needs for programs and outreach initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Is highly organized and thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
- Enjoys building relationships and creating meaningful community connections.
- Can balance logistics, communication, and creative outreach work.
Qualifications (Required)
- 2+ years of experience in event coordination, outreach, communications, or related work.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse communities.
- Proficiency with Canva or other basic design tools, and Google Suite.
- Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn).
- Comfort with public speaking and co-facilitation.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for events.
- Commitment to IWC’s mission, values, and community-centered approach.
Preferred (Not Required)
- Bilingual or multilingual skills
- Experience with canvassing, grassroots outreach, or volunteer coordination
- Familiarity with data collection and reporting tools
- Prior work in nonprofit, advocacy, or social impact settings
- Cultural humility and commitment to equity and inclusion
We encourage individuals with lived experience in the communities we serve to apply, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed. We value skills, commitment, and the ability to grow in the role.
Benefits
Healthcare coverage (medical)
Competitive compensation aligned with experience and equity goals
Health and wellness time, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
Flexible work hours and hybrid schedule options (as applicable)
Paid holidays and floating cultural holidays
Professional development opportunities and training budget
Community-centered organizational culture rooted in care and authenticity