Careers

For over 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee has served the youth in our community. Our team is made up of highly passionate and talented individuals who are driven by our mission to ignite the power and promise of youth in everything they do.

EVERY VOICE IS HEARD

We want people of all backgrounds to be represented and included in our work, so we actively seek to diversify our team. We are committed to building a culture where every voice is heard, differences are celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.

We make it a priority to invest in our staff by offering a competitive benefits package including:

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)- generous portion is paid by BBBSMT
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Company Paid Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
  • Immediate enrollment in our 403B — We match 50% of what you contribute up to 6% of pay. Staff are vested after 12 months of employment
  • Training & Development Programs
  • Opportunities for advancement- we promote from within!
  • 20 days of paid time off
  • 16 paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Years 
  • Flexible work schedule

Become a defender of potential and join our team!

Community Engagement Coordinator

About the Role

Each employee at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee helps extend the agency’s mission in particular ways, as outlined in the position description. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following: 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator who will support the development and implementation of comprehensive volunteer mentor (Big) recruitment strategies, foster and maintain intentional, like-minded community partnerships as well as provide best-in-class volunteer service to support our mission.

In this role, you will support agency-wide strategic priorities by assisting with increasing the volume and strengthening the diversity of volunteer mentor (Big) inquiries.  

The Community Engagement Coordinator will cultivate and maintain relationships while identifying opportunities therein to support recruitment objectives. They will have excellent presentation and partnership development skills with a robust knowledge of the Middle Tennessee corporate, private sector, community, and philanthropic landscape.

Day to Day: 

  • Reporting to the Director of Recruitment and Community Engagement, support the development and implementation of strategies and tactics to deliver on volunteer recruitment objectives 
  • Identify and steward key relationships within the business community, civic groups and community-based organizations to aid and advance the BBBSMT mission by developing a robust partner network and strong volunteer mentor pipeline that represents the gender, racial/ethnic, sexual orientation and cultural diversity of our mentee (Little) community 
    • A key outcome for this position is to secure new volunteer inquiries and partnerships. This is achieved through cold calling, following up on leads, and utilizing the existing agency database.
  • Assist in the maintenance of a monthly Salesforce recruitment and community engagement documentation to support the ongoing refinement of recruitment strategies 
  • Assist with the execution of general and customized volunteer mentor information sessions both virtually and in-person as well as plan, organize and execute volunteer recruitment and community-related programming and events 
    • Through attendance at various engagement events (college tabling, community fairs, professional presentations, etc.), the Community Engagement Coordinator will build interest in the BBBSMT program by sharing program options and agency engagement opportunities 
  • Collaborate on internal initiatives surrounding Big Satisfaction and Affinity groups to support a positive volunteer experience and connection to our agency
  • Serve as a proactive and creative problem-solver who brings passion, enthusiasm and innovation to the Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement Team and agency as a whole
  • Participate in professional training as provided by the agency and the National office to achieve maximum development of professional skills when required
  • Support and attend agency functions, both role-specific and broader agency events 
  • Work schedule includes regular evenings and occasional weekends to best meet the agency’s recruitment needs

About You

This Job May Be For You . . .

  • Demonstrated expertise in business/partnership development, community organizing, sales, volunteer recruitment, or outcomes-based campaign management
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to connect people with causes and engage them to take action. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Effective group presentation skills
  • Places high value on customer service and follow-through 
  • Team player with a desire to innovate and collaborate
  • Comfortability presenting in varied environments both in person and virtual. 
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to continuously improve systems, procedures, and protocols
  • Ability to travel across the Middle Tennessee area and support events, training, and information sessions during evenings and weekends as needed
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage shifting priorities and responsibilities
  • Alignment with BBBSMT’s mission and vision as well as a strong desire to impact our community through volunteerism and collective action
  • Celebrates diversity and believes in the power of mentoring

Qualifications:  

  • Experience in business/partnership development, community organizing, sales, volunteer recruitment, or outcomes-based campaign management and/or Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, marketing, or related field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
  • Excellent database management and presentation skills. Salesforce experience a plus