Community Engagement Specialist

Job overview

The Community Engagement Specialist role is an onsite, full-time position in Owensboro, KY. Compensation is not specified. The specialist joins Wendell Foster’s Development & Community Engagement team, supporting its mission of inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities. The role builds community relationships and increases awareness, participation, and support for the organization’s programs and mission. Through outreach, events, fundraising support, volunteer coordination, and public education, the specialist helps strengthen community partnerships and engagement.

What you'll do

• Build relationships with community organizations, businesses, civic groups, volunteers, donors, and referral sources
• represent Wendell Foster at events and meetings
• plan engagement initiatives
• present educational programs
• support fundraising events, donor stewardship, sponsorships, grants, and volunteer participation
• process gifts and maintain donor records
• and coordinate outreach materials and public communications. The posting notes a flexible schedule that includes occasional evenings and weekends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community engagement specialist

wendell foster

owensboro ky

onsite

community outreach

fundraising

donor engagement

volunteer coordination

grant support

community events

disability inclusion

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eight paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) with company contribution and matching subject to eligibility, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and on-the-job training.

Why this role

The posting highlights the organization’s recent Best Place to Work in Owensboro awards and offers tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.

About the employer

Wendell Foster is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.