Community Outreach Coordinator

MindsEye • Belleville, IL, US

13 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Position Description

Job Title : Community Outreach Coordinator

Job Position : Full-Time Salary

Pay Range : $40,000 - $43,000 annual based on experience

Application process closes : October 18, 2025

Reports To : CEO

Organizational Summary

MindsEye strives to build a more inclusive community by translating vision into audio for individuals who are blind or have low vision. We are committed to innovating accessible services to meet the evolving needs of our community.

Position Summary

The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for building, supporting, and maintaining MindsEye constituent and community partner relationships.

Responsibilities

Marketing and Communications : Manage social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram by creating and scheduling posts, as well as engaging with followers and other partner organizations
Table and organize volunteers to support tabling events
Write and distribute press releases and PSA's relating to MindsEye events, services, and achievements to internal and external stakeholders
Be present in the community which MindsEye serves by attending networking and community events that benefit new and long-term partnerships
Build relationships with media, local churches, libraries, healthcare and social service agencies, and service organizations, such as the Lions and Rotary Clubs
Conduct tours of MindsEye on request
Share upcoming events with community partners
Write and distribute press releases
Programs and Organizational Support : Process new client applications, mail welcome materials and devices when necessary, and follow-up with clients according to program timelines
Support listener outreach / marketing by attending community events and meetings
Support in-person volunteer readers and other broadcast duties as necessary
Assist with the distribution and processing of client surveys
Attend Gateway Archers beep baseball practices and tournaments
Help coordinate media opportunities for blind and partially sighted reporters
Answer phone calls and direct callers to the appropriate person
Assist with special events, such as Soirée, BeepBall tournaments, and Movie Night such as making in-kind donation requests, planning and execution of event tasks
Executing other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills and Aptitudes

Exhibit organizational values of inclusion, accessibility, and community

Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including comfort interacting by phone, email, and in person

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to organize, plan and carry out multiple activities both independently and as part of a team to meet goals and deadlines

Exhibit a positive, collaborative attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing organizational needs

Communicate openly, tactfully, and honestly with staff, volunteers, board, donors, and other key constituents

Strong ethical conduct with an ability to uphold the confidentiality of client and donor records

Experience and Requirements

Two years of administrative, social media, nonprofit, or other related work experience

Must have strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, and similar products, accurate data entry skills a plus

Must be willing to travel to events around the St. Louis Metro East area and, on occasion, Springfield, IL

All items listed above are considered essential functions of the job and the candidate must be able to complete all to succeed

Reliable transportation to and from office, venues, and meetings is required

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Trained audio describer or willing to become trained audio describer

Hours and Schedule

Must work in office for at least 16 hours per week

Occasional nights and weekends

Some local and out-of-town travel to events and venues is required

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

Matching IRA plan

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Worker is exposed to average office conditions.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

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