Community Relations Coordinator

Position Summary:  The Community Relations Coordinator plays a key role in fostering strong connections between our organization and the communities we serve on the peninsula.  Reporting to the Community Relations Manager, the CRC is responsible for implementing strategies that align with our business goals to build positive relationships with the community. Additionally, this role will manage the Williamsburg office with set on-site office hours.

Job Duties:

• • Identify, build, and nurture partnerships with local organizations, community leaders, and stakeholders to enhance collaboration and mutual support.
  • Represent the organization at community forums, meetings, and events building strong relationships and fostering a positive presence.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to integrate community perspectives into decision-making processes.
  • Manage the Williamsburg office with dedicated office hours to provide community and member assistance.
  • Coordinate activities to achieve project goals in collaboration with Community Relations manager and Major Gifts officer.
  • Prepare regular reports on community engagement activities, outcomes, and areas for improvement.
  • Plan community relations events and meetings that position WHRO as a valuable community asset.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• This role requires a positive, outgoing individual who loves engaging with people and thrives in a team environment. 
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and oversee diverse projects simultaneously to ensure that all are delivered to high quality, on time and on budget.

Preferred Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent                            

Preferred Experience:  Five years experience in community relations

Additional Preferred Qualifications:  Professional connections in the Williamsburg, VA area.

Physical Activities

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions: No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The employer reserves the right to change or modify the job description as business needs dictate.