Community Engagement Strategist

The Community Engagement Strategist is responsible for building the relationships, visibility, and systems that position ASC for long-term growth and an ambitious capital campaign. Through community engagement, brand stewardship, strategic partnerships, sponsor and funder cultivation, volunteer and participant engagement, and constituent relationship management, this position will play a critical role in serving as a visible ambassador to help strengthen ASC’s connection with the community.
This part-time, hybrid position reports directly to the Executive Director. The Community Engagement Strategist is expected to work 19 hours per week with flexibility in scheduling to support networking opportunities and work-life balance. Compensation ranges from $26–$30 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

Engagement Strategy
Represent ASC at community meetings, events, and other networking opportunities
Build authentic relationships with community leaders, nonprofits, schools, businesses, government agencies, and other stakeholders
Identify opportunities to increase participation in ASC's programming and offerings
Communications and Brand Strategy

strategize, prioritize, and generate all marketing and public relations efforts and advertising campaigns
Gather, manage, and utilize marketing content and collateral
Monitor effectiveness of branding efforts and adjust strategies for maximum engagement and awareness
Funding Relationships

Support the Development Manager in nurturing relationships that may lead to funding opportunities
Help position ASC within the philanthropic community as a trusted organization worthy of long-term investment
Identify opportunities for strategic collaborations, sponsorships, and community partnerships
Assist with fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and community giving initiatives as needed
Volunteer & Participant Engagement

Develop strategies to recruit volunteers and participants in support of ASC programs
Coordinate volunteer recruitment and onboarding in collaboration with the Programs Director
Lead outreach efforts that increase participation in educational programming and community events
Support systems that foster meaningful, long-term community engagement
Data & Reporting

Identify and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Communication department
Develop workflows, processes, and reporting systems that improve constituent engagement
Track constituent interactions and ensure timely follow-up, stewardship, and communication
Generate reports and analytics that support outreach, fundraising, marketing, and organizational decision-making
Preferred Qualifications

Technical

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, business, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, nonprofit communications, marketing, external relations, fundraising, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience administering HubSpot CRM, including contact management, workflows, segmentation, reporting, email marketing, automation, and constituent lifecycle management
Experience using CRM systems as strategic tools to strengthen donor stewardship, volunteer engagement, marketing, and organizational growth
Experience supporting fundraising initiatives, organizational growth, major donor cultivation, or preparations for capital campaigns is highly desirable
Behavioral

Demonstrated success developing strategic community partnerships and cultivating lasting professional relationships
Strong knowledge of Hawaiʻi's nonprofit, philanthropic, business, and community landscape, with established relationships in East Hawaiʻi strongly preferred
Understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges associated with serving rural communities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation experience
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, mission-driven team
Employment Type:
Part Time
Remote Type:
Work From Home Flexibility
Providing outstanding support & infrastructure for community-based learning, rooted in Puna

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