Community Engagement Coordinator

About FreedomWorks
"Reconciling to God, Family, and Community."

FreedomWorks is a Christian 501c3 organization that provides residential reentry and recovery programming in North Minneapolis. Rooted in Christian values, our approach is faith-based, not faith-forced, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. Through evidence-based reentry practices, individualized support, and opportunities for spiritual growth, FreedomWorks provides a safe, supportive environment where individuals can build healthy relationships, strengthen community connections, and develop the tools for lasting transformation.

Job Summary

The Community Engagement Coordinator coordinates volunteer engagement, community outreach, and organizational communications for FreedomWorks. This position builds relationships with volunteers and community partners, manages volunteer opportunities and participant skill-development initiatives, and supports organizational visibility through marketing, content creation, and digital communications. The Specialist works collaboratively across departments to strengthen community engagement, communicate organizational impact, and advance the FreedomWorks mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Volunteer Engagement & Coordination

• Recruit, onboard, train, schedule, and support volunteers, maintaining accurate records and positive volunteer experiences.
• Develop and maintain relationships with church partners and community organizations to expand volunteer participation and service opportunities.
• Collaborate with departments to identify volunteer needs, coordinate projects, and ensure effective utilization of volunteers.

2. Community Outreach & Events

• Coordinate outreaches in partnership with Bread of Life, Program Development, and Development, including volunteer and participant engagement and even operations.
• Manage the Blessing Closet, coordinate donations with community partners, and ensure essential items remain available to participants.
• Identify and coordinate additional outreach initiatives and special events that engage volunteers, serve the community, and increase organizational visibility.

3. Marketing, Communications & Content Creation

• Develop written, graphic, and multimedia content highlighting FreedomWorks' mission, programs, participant stories, and community impact.
• Create and maintain organizational communications, including newsletters, annual reports, website content, social media, and other print and digital materials.
• Support consistent branding and messaging across FreedomWorks and JailBreakers, including the organization and maintenance of marketing assets.

4. Digital Engagement & Organizational Collaboration

• Coordinate digital communications and promotional campaigns to increase community awareness, volunteer engagement, and organizational visibility; collaborate with leadership and departments to ensure accurate, consistent messaging.

Qualifications

• Alignment with and commitment to FreedomWorks' mission, values, and faith-based approach to recovery.
• Experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, communications, marketing, or related work.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience developing digital content, managing social media, and creating professional communications materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, Canva, Mailchimp, and other common digital communication and content creation platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate events, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Muss pass DHS background study and complete required mandated reporter training.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position involves a combination of office-based responsibilities, campus activities, volunteer coordination, and community outreach. Duties may require extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, occasional lifting of materials, and local travel. Some evening and weekend availability is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off