About Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation:

Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation was founded in 2007 to provide educational and enrichment opportunities for students and families in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas, Texas with a mission of connecting youth to the capacity-building resources they need to unlock their full potential. The Vickery Meadow community is characterized by its diverse population, with residents originating from over 16 countries and speaking more than 30 languages. As college access and availability has become more challenging, specifically for black and brown and first generation students, VMYDF recognizes the importance of removing barriers that exist to help under-estimated youth achieve their dream of college and a career. VMYDF is a comprehensive educational organization focused on youth’s educational progression from sixth grade through college graduation while also supporting families to navigate the educational system.

Role Summary:

The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) advances VMYDF’s visibility, volunteerism, and community relationships through creative communication, event coordination, and outreach. Reporting to the Development Director, this role manages marketing and storytelling efforts, supports volunteer and partnership engagement, and ensures events and communications reflect VMYDF’s mission and impact. The CEC plays a key role in both behind-the-scenes coordination and public-facing engagement—serving as the voice of the organization online, the connector of community volunteers, and the driver of successful event execution.

Core Competencies:

• Creative Communication: Strong ability to create engaging, mission-aligned content for digital and print platforms.

• Event Management: Skilled in coordinating logistics, vendors, volunteers, and communications for community events.

• Volunteer Relations: Passion for connecting people to meaningful service opportunities and stewarding their engagement.

• Community Partnership Building: Skilled at fostering local relationships that enhance visibility and participation.

• Organization & Follow-Through: Able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and6. maintain high attention to detail.

• Cultural Competence: Sensitive to and respectful of diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications

• Manage and grow VMYDF’s social media presence across all platforms. Develop monthly newsletters and donor updates highlighting programs, events, and community stories.

• Support staff in developing visually cohesive materials for programs and events.

• Capture and organize photos, testimonials, and impact stories for grant and donor use.

• Ensure brand consistency and alignment across all marketing efforts.

Event Coordination & Management

• Lead event logistics and timeline management for community-facing events (Festival of

• Lights, College Festival, Back to School Fair, etc.).

• Collaborate with the Development Director during event planning to confirm goals, staffing, and support needs.

• Manage event preparation, vendor coordination, and volunteer assignments.

• Track & communicate progress toward event milestones using project management tools.

• Serve as the day-of event coordinator, ensuring smooth operations and a positive experience for all participants.

Volunteer Recruitment & Stewardship

• Recruit and onboard new volunteers through partnerships, schools, and online channels.

• Maintain volunteer records, background checks, and schedules.

• Create and distribute volunteer communications, orientation materials, and thank-you acknowledgments.

• Implement strategies to recognize, retain, and celebrate volunteers.

• Community Outreach & Partnership Engagement

• Conduct outreach businesses to share VMYDF’s programming and volunteer opportunities.

• Build awareness of community events and increase participation among residents and partners.

• Maintain partner contact lists and share marketing materials for cross-promotion.

• Represent VMYDF at community fairs and engagement events.

Volunteer Coordination and Corporate Engagement:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute multiple volunteer service days annually for corporate and community groups.

• Collaborate with internal staff to identify meaningful projects that align with VMYDF’s mission and volunteer goals.

• Serve as the main point of contact for volunteer groups, ensuring clear communication, scheduling, and follow-up recognition.

• Track volunteer participation and maintain records for donor stewardship and grant reporting.

Role Segmentation:

Marketing & Communications: 25%

Event Coordination & Management: 30%

Volunteer Recruitment, Stewardship & Corporate Engagement:25%

Community Outreach & Partnership Engagement: 20%

Role Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Education, or a related field preferred, but equivalent experience or a strong passion for community engagement will also be considered. 1–3 years of experience in marketing, event coordination, volunteer management, or related community-facing roles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.Strong organizational and time management abilities; comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Familiarity with tools such as Canva, social media platforms, and project management systems (e.g., Monday.com or similar). Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small team environment. Passion for education, youth development, and community empowerment. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with volunteers, partners, and community members. Cultural humility and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, languages, and experiences.

Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000

HOW TO APPLY

We are excited you are interested in applying. Do you meet most of the qualifications but still want more details on the role? Apply!

To be considered for this role you must submit the following to apply@vmydf.com.

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter: Share your thoughts on the job description and the mission of the Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation.

3. Work Sample: Provide a sample of your past work that demonstrates your relevance to this role.

4. Role Implementation: The Communications Coordinator is a new role within our organization. Based on your research of the position, our organization, and the community we serve, creatively present how you would envision and implement this role.

If you need accommodations of any kind in completing either task, please contact

valeria@vmydf.com.

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