Job Openings Community Engagement Coordinator

We are currently seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you’ll recruit and lead volunteers, engage in content creation, build impactful community partnerships, and advocate for meaningful change in the lives of those we serve.

This is a FULL-TIME position, in-person with hybrid opportunities

Yearly Salary: $53,000

What You’ll Do:

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, businesses, and corporations to expand volunteer engagement and increase agency visibility.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support volunteers and interns while ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations.
• Plan and oversee volunteer projects, group opportunities, and agency events while aligning efforts with program needs.
• Lead execution of Anchor House’s communications strategy by creating and managing content across social media, website, email, and print platforms.
• Conduct public speaking, participate in community events, and develop content to strengthen outreach, engagement, and awareness.
• Collaborate with staff to support recruitment, donor engagement, fundraising efforts, and special events.
• Assist with donor and community communications while supporting materials such as newsletters and impact reports.
• Build media relationships and support press outreach to expand external visibility and partnerships.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and background checks while ensuring compliance with licensing requirements.
• Track engagement and performance metrics to evaluate and improve communication and outreach strategies.
• Support communication planning, including crisis response, and assist with special projects as needed.

What You Bring:

• Experience leading or coordinating teams, volunteers, or group initiatives.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and details efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences and platforms.
• Experience with social media, content creation, and basic analytics.
• Experience creating engaging video content using tools such as basic video editing software; comfortable filming, editing, and organizing content for outreach, education, or social media purposes.
• Proficiency in tools such as Canva, WordPress, Constant Contact, and/or Adobe programs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What We Offer:

Anchor House offers a team that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive, a structured new hire training program, and an embedded belief that by working together and through strong community partnerships WE can make a difference! 

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and the ability to pass a criminal background check, including CARI and CHRI.

Anchor House is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing residential, case management, mental health, and support services for youth and young adults from throughout New Jersey. 

Interested candidates should email their resume to recruiter@anchorhousenj.org