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Community Engagement & Events Specialist

Community Engagement & Events Specialist

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Community Engagement & Events Specialist

Reports To : Executive Director

Overview :

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Community Engagement & Events Specialist plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission by spearheading fundraising events, creating compelling content, and amplifying our organization’s impact. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community through coordinated fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, and increased public awareness.

Position Summary :

The Community Engagement & Events Specialist is responsible for the planning, execution, and management of various fundraising events and marketing strategies. This role requires a dynamic, self-driven individual who can engage diverse stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and effectively communicate Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Annapolis Valley’s (BBBSAV) mission through events and outreach.

Key Responsibilities :

• Work in collaboration with the Executive Director to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate fundraising initiatives including :
• Signature Events :
• Bowl for Kids Sake
• Spooktacular
• Lottery Calendar
• Raffles
• Softball Tournaments
• Partner with community organizations on events like Golf for Kids
• Evaluation and reporting
• Develop comprehensive event plans with timelines, marketing, and communications strategies to maximize revenue and awareness. Oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, including :
• Set-up and takedown
• Timeline / Critical path development
• Transportation and logistics
• Vendor and venue coordination
• On-site customer service
• Budgeting
• Goal Setting
• Post event logistics and evaluation
• Expand the fundraising portfolio for the agency
• Identify and secure event sponsors and prize donors
• Recruit volunteers, participants, teams, and ticket sellers
• Cultivate new community partnerships to expand fundraising opportunities
• Represent BBBSAV at third-party fundraisers and explore new third-party event opportunities
• Deliver presentations to local businesses and organizations to promote fundraising initiatives
• Communications & Marketing
• Co-manage social media platforms and develop engaging content
• Collaborate with Graphic designers
• Use design platforms (Example : Canva) to produce promotional materials
• Maintain and update website content, event pages, and peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms in alignment with branding
• Assisting with and support marketing and promotion strategy
• Create new communications tools (e.g., e-newsletters, testimonial videos)
• Compile and maintain accurate campaign data, statistics, and reports
• Process and acknowledge donations promptly (e.g., tax receipts, thank-you letters)
• Collaboration & Professional Development
• Participate in national and regional networking through Viva Engage and Microsoft Teams
• Assist in developing donor recognition and alumni engagement programs
• Support the delivery of agency-led Service Delivery events as needed
• Assist the Executive Director with additional revenue generation opportunities (e.g., grants, Matchmakers, Giving Tuesday, Memorial Donations)

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