Community Relations Coordinator, PT, FTE 0.50

Community Relations Coordinator

Location: Hiawatha Main Office, with travel throughout Kanza’s service area and occasional evening or weekend activities as needed.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Regular Part-Time; Employment-at-Will Position

Position Summary

The Community Relations Coordinator supports Kanza’s mission by strengthening community relationships, expanding organizational visibility, and coordinating fundraising and philanthropic activities. This position focuses on community engagement and partnership development, marketing and communications, and Foundation fundraising support, including events, donor relations, sponsorships, and grant opportunity coordination.

Working collaboratively with the CEO, Foundation Board, and organizational leadership, the Coordinator helps build awareness of Kanza’s services, cultivate community and philanthropic partnerships, and communicate the organization’s impact. The CEO and Foundation Board retain responsibility for fundraising strategy, major donor solicitation as assigned, and significant philanthropic decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Fundraising & Foundation Support

• Coordinate Foundation fundraising events, campaigns, sponsorships, and related activities in collaboration with the CEO and Foundation Board.

• Build and maintain relationships with donors, businesses, civic organizations, community partners, and potential philanthropic supporters.

• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgments, stewardship activities, and recognition of donors and sponsors.

• Identify potential fundraising, sponsorship, and community investment opportunities and communicate them to leadership.

• Assist with fundraising materials, event promotions, donor communications, and information that demonstrates the impact of philanthropic support.

• Research grant and funding opportunities aligned with Kanza’s mission and priorities; assist with proposal development, application coordination, and reporting follow-up as assigned.

• Coordinate event logistics, volunteers, community participation, and follow-up activities.

2. Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, employers, healthcare providers, civic groups, businesses, and other stakeholders.

• Represent Kanza at community meetings, networking activities, educational presentations, health fairs, and public events.

• Coordinate outreach activities that increase awareness of behavioral health needs, available services, prevention, recovery, and mental health education.

• Identify opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, community collaboration, and increased organizational visibility.

• Collaborate with program leaders to ensure outreach materials accurately reflect Kanza’s services and referral processes.

• Maintain community contact information and track engagement activities, commitments, and follow-up needs.

3. Marketing & Communications

• Coordinate and implement marketing and communications activities aligned with Kanza’s mission, services, and organizational priorities.

• Develop and coordinate content for social media, website updates, newsletters, print materials, public announcements, and other communication channels.

• Promote Kanza’s services, community partnerships, accomplishments, events, and behavioral health education initiatives.

• Maintain consistent organizational branding and messaging across communications.

• Coordinate marketing materials, vendors, photography, printing, and other resources as needed.

• Collaborate with leadership and staff to identify communication needs and share accurate, timely information.

• Ensure external communications protect client confidentiality and comply with organizational policies.

4. Coordination & Accountability

• Maintain calendars, contact records, event plans, marketing activities, and funding opportunity deadlines.

• Coordinate assigned projects, timelines, vendors, volunteers, and resources within approved budgets and delegated authority.

• Provide periodic updates to the CEO and appropriate Foundation representatives regarding activities, opportunities, and outcomes.

• Perform other related duties consistent with the position’s purpose and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships and represent Kanza professionally.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, events, and deadlines.

• Proficiency with common office software and digital communication tools.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow organizational policies.

• Ability to travel throughout Kanza’s service area and occasionally participate in evening or weekend activities.

Preferred

• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, marketing, communications, public relations, community engagement, event coordination, or grant writing.

• Experience cultivating community partnerships or coordinating donor and sponsor relationships.

• Experience with social media, digital marketing, content development, or promotional materials.

• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or community-based organizations.

• Relevant education or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Core Competencies

• Fundraising coordination and donor engagement

• Community relationship development

• Marketing and communications

• Event planning and coordination

• Organization and project management

• Professional judgment and discretion

• Collaboration, initiative, and accountability

• Commitment to Kanza’s mission and values

Scope and Authority

This position coordinates and implements approved fundraising support, community engagement, and marketing activities within established organizational priorities, budgets, and policies. The Coordinator may recommend opportunities and initiatives for leadership consideration but does not independently establish organizational or Foundation strategy, commit Kanza to contractual or financial obligations, authorize expenditures beyond delegated authority, or assume the governance responsibilities of the Foundation Board or CEO.

Work Environment

The position is based at Kanza’s Hiawatha main office and includes travel throughout the service area to support community relationships, organizational outreach, and fundraising activities. Occasional evening or weekend participation may be necessary for events and community activities.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work assigned and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may be adjusted consistent with organizational needs and the position’s overall purpose.

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Community Relations Coordinator. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Responsibilities may be modified or additional duties assigned based on client, program, regulatory, CCBHC, and organizational needs.

Employment with Kanza Mental Health & Guidance Center, Inc. is at will. Nothing contained in this job description creates or is intended to create a contract of employment.

COMPENSATION: This is an hourly, non-exempt position. The starting wage will be determined based on the selected candidate’s education, relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and Kanza Mental Health & Guidance Center’s established compensation structure.

SALARY AND WAGE DISCLAIMER: Any wage, salary, or compensation range provided in a job posting, advertisement, or other recruitment material represents Kanza Mental Health & Guidance Center’s good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, licensure or certification, relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, organizational needs, and applicable compensation guidelines. Nothing contained in a job posting or job description constitutes a guarantee of a specific wage, salary, compensation level, or future wage increase.