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

• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to increase awareness of and engagement with ASC
• 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

• 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

• 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