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Title: Community Engagement Manager

Location: Niceville, FL

Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends required for events

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Volunteer Management:

• See to organizing, contacting and finding volunteers for EVENTS, whether those are events put on by ECCAC or events where ECCAC is benefitting (funds)
• Follow up before and after events with event organizer to make sure all ECCAC responsibilities have been covered
• Manage/maintain an active volunteer database. Develop and steward meaningful relationships to enhance volunteer engagement and retention.

Event Planning:

• Help plan/manage all events DCWAF, Chi Chi Miguel, South Walton Celebrity Golf Tournament, Toys for Tots, Golf and Gala, Key Contributor event and any events as assigned.
• To include contacting vendors, reaching out to sponsors, coordinating event details and any other tasks that come up pertaining to events and volunteers

Community Engagement:

• Engagement with community, i.e. Chamber of Commerce activities, civic organizations, colleges, local clubs and organizations, school district, private schools, etc.
• Solicit and engage local businesses to donate, volunteer, advocate

Social Media Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the CEO and Marketing Assistant by helping to provided content, updates, and program highlights to support ECCAC’s social media and community engagement efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting or collaborating on social media and community outreach efforts
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community engagement and volunteer coordination

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Community Engagement, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Must be able to successfully pass a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, in accordance with Florida law.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Additional Attributes:

• Self-motivated
• Self-disciplined
• Creative
• Passion
• Team player
• Diplomacy
• Time Management
• Professionalism
• Organization
• Professional Conduct and Appearance

About Us

We seek to heal and prevent the trauma of childhood abuse and neglect by providing advocacy, child-friendly therapies, and a safe environment where kids feel seen, heard, and understood. Every day, our team works to restore lost innocence, provide hope, and make a difference in all the lives we touch.

Our vision is powerful and unwavering: to one-day end child abuse and neglect. We remain an essential part of our community by providing a child-friendly advocacy model, raising awareness, and educating children on how to protect themselves. We believe in creating a better future by healing hearts today.

Our Values

We lead with love, act with courage, and celebrate the moments big and small that matter most.

• Lead with love
• Care with all your senses
• Be brave. Others will follow.
• Focus on the future
• Splash in puddles
• Eat dinner family-style
• Celebrate the little things
• Know your facts

These are not just words: they guide our work, shape our culture, and inspire the way we care for every child and family who walks through our doors.

Why Join Us?

If you are looking for a purpose driven career where your skills directly contribute to healing, protection, and empowerment for children, we want to hear from you. We are seeking passionate, dedicated individuals ready to make an impact and grow with an organization that leads with heart.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Background Screening Notice:

This position requires successful completion of a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants may review screening requirements at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person