Community Liasion Assistant

Full-time, hourly-paid position
40 hours per week

Includes 2 weeks of accrued paid time off

Grace Klein Community (GKC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering
community, addressing food insecurity, and promoting sustainability. We work
collaboratively with local and global partners to serve those in need, building
relationships to create lasting impact.
Grace Klein Community ? Website

Our most important function is as a ministry. People come first. No matter the task
at hand, we make a place for everyone. We stop and listen, we pray, and we
encourage gifts, skills, and purpose. We build relationships with people where they
are, whether in abundance or crisis. Our vision reflects the basics of the early
church: “We all have a need, and we all have something to give. If we all share
what we have, we all have what we need.”

Position Overview
The Community Liaison Assistant supports the Community Liaison in building and
maintaining strong partnerships with schools, businesses, churches, community

organizations, and other stakeholders. The role requires a motivated, relationship-
focused individual who can pursue new opportunities, manage multiple projects, and

expand Grace Klein Community’s reach throughout the community.
The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, proactive self-starter, and creative
problem-solver who enjoys networking, speaking with groups, building partnerships,
and working toward measurable goals. The role requires strong follow-through,
attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to Grace Klein Community’s mission.

Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement & Relationship Management
Represent the organization at school-based tabling events and community
networking opportunities.
Attend Chamber of Commerce events to strengthen community presence and
partnerships in the absence of the Community Liaison.
Conduct quarterly follow-ups by phone or email with school partners to maintain
engagement and assess needs.
Facilitate tours for prospective and existing partners, identify needs, outline action
steps, and provide timely follow-up communication.
Build relationships with schools, businesses, churches, and community
organizations to create new opportunities and lasting partnerships.
Email Communications & Partner Engagement

Prepare and distribute weekly Mailchimp communication tailored to school
partners, keeping school leaders informed of relevant opportunities, updates, and
engagement touchpoints.
Include highlights such as tours and field trips, Love Does initiatives, upcoming
opportunities, and key program updates.
Use a consistent template when building and maintaining a segmented contact
list for school partners to ensure clear, relevant communication.
Schedule emails weekly to maintain consistency and engagement.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather content, select compelling photos, and
ensure messaging aligns with organizational priorities.
Resource Development & Donor Activation
Actively pursue and secure tangible resources to support school engagement
efforts, including gift cards, cash donations, and in-kind contributions.
Maintain a weekly target of 25 items secured to support educator appreciation,
student engagement, field trips, and partner experiences during tours.
Use platforms such as TheShareWay to request and manage donations, ensuring
consistent outreach and follow-through.
Coordinate distribution of secured resources in alignment with school needs and
program priorities.
Identify new partnership, donor, and resource opportunities that strengthen Grace
Klein Community’s reach and impact.
Data Management & Reporting
Accurately input and manage leads from events and outreach efforts using
Monday.com, as directed by the Community Liaison.
Collect and compile quarterly data, secured monthly from the Finance and
Operations Coordinator, to present in creative formats to partners and city
officials, including mayors, to support ongoing engagement and secure letters of
support.
Conduct an annual SWOT analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and identify
opportunities for growth and improvement.

Maintain accurate records of outreach, partnerships, follow-up communication,
resources secured, and completed action items.
Program Coordination & Support
Assist in coordinating Serve Team projects, ensuring clear communication and
successful execution.
Support donor engagement efforts, including tracking and coordinating donations.
Maintain and monitor a comprehensive school needs list, ensuring timely
fulfillment of requests such as furniture and classroom supplies in collaboration
with Grace Klein Community internal teams.
Track partnerships across school feeder patterns to ensure comprehensive
community coverage.
Follow through on commitments, deadlines, and next steps related to partner and
community engagement.
Survey Development & Evaluation
Design and distribute a concise five-question survey to school partners and
subgroups following field trips or engagement activities, such as through
SurveyMonkey.
Analyze feedback to measure program success, aiming to achieve at least a 75%
satisfaction or success rate.
Use feedback and results to identify solutions, strengthen programming, and
improve future partner experiences.
Marketing & Resource Distribution
Coordinate distribution of marketing materials to school partners as needed.
Prepare and maintain organized marketing folders to ensure consistent
availability for outreach and engagement efforts.
Represent Grace Klein Community with professionalism, confidence, and
enthusiasm during presentations, tours, meetings, and community events.

Weekly Key Performance Indicators
Food barrel collections

Serve Teams and field trips recruited
Food Rescue Heroes recruited
Gift cards secured
TheShareWay submissions
Community events attended
Community Champion financial donors secured
Love Does visits
Love Does at Grace Klein Community is a concept where love is expressed through
serving others, building relationships, and meeting needs through intentional acts of
kindness and community support.

WhatIt Takes to Succeed in This Role
Sales-Minded & Driven
A highly motivated self-starter with a competitive spirit who thrives on pursuing
opportunities, building partnerships, achieving goals, and expanding Grace Klein
Community’s reach.
Confident Communicator & Engaging Speaker
Comfortable speaking in front of groups, leading presentations and tours, and
representing Grace Klein Community with professionalism, confidence, and
enthusiasm.
Relationship Builder & Community Connector
Enjoys networking and developing meaningful relationships with schools, businesses,
churches, and community organizations to create lasting partnerships.
Organized & Accountable
Able to manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, maintain accurate
records, and consistently meet deadlines with attention to detail.
Creative & Proactive Problem-Solver
Thinks strategically, takes initiative, adapts to changing needs, and identifies solutions
that support community partners and advance Grace Klein Community’s mission.

Mission-Driven Team Player
Passionate about serving others, works well independently and collaboratively, and
embodies the heart, values, and mission of Grace Klein Community.

Qualifications
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence speaking in front of groups and leading presentations, tours, and
partner conversations.
Ability to take initiative, pursue opportunities, ask thoughtful questions, and work
independently.
Strong relationship-building, networking, and community engagement skills.
Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
Creative problem-solver with a strategic and proactive approach to community
engagement.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on
commitments.
Proficiency in digital tools such as Mailchimp, Monday.com, SurveyMonkey, and
Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Passion for community impact, partnership development, and relationship
building.
Commitment to the mission and values of Grace Klein Community.

Preferred Experience
Experience in community outreach, nonprofit work, education partnerships, public
relations, sales, fundraising, or business development.
Experience presenting to groups, leading tours, or representing an organization at
community events.
Familiarity with stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and program
coordination.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their
qualifications and interest in the position to Claudine Land at
claudine@gracekleincommunity.com. Please include “Community Liaison Assistant –
Job Application” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until
the position is filled.

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