Events & Community Outreach Coordinator

The Kroc Center is seeking a dynamic and organized professional to lead facility rentals, special events, and community engagement initiatives. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing events that drive revenue, strengthen community partnerships, and enhance the overall member experience. The ideal candidate will oversee event planning and operations, manage financial performance related to rentals and events, and serve as a key ambassador for the Kroc Center within the community. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, this position ensures operational excellence, strategic brand representation, and alignment with the mission of The Salvation Army Kroc Center.

 

The position offers a generous benefits package that includes excellent health, dental, vision, and hearing insurance as well as paid time off that includes 15 days of vacation per year, 12 sick days per year (6 of which can be taken like vacation days), 12 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and the ability to earn an additional 2 days of PTO through our wellness program. The Salvation Army also contributes generously to a pension on your behalf and offers short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other great benefits. We invest in you as an employee and provide paid training and professional development opportunities and are looking for someone who wants to grow and develop with an organization that makes a difference in our community.

 

This exempt position has a pay range of $50,000 - $55,000 per year depending on qualifications.

 

MISSION STATEMENT 

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

 

KROC CENTER MISSION

In keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides facilities, programs and services that strengthen, encourage and enrich children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.

 

SUMMARY/PRIMARY PURPOSE:

 Coordinate all aspects of facility rentals, special events, and community engagement initiatives to drive revenue growth, enhance member experience, and expand community partnerships. This role ensures strong financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic brand representation while supporting the overall goals and mission of The Salvation Army Kroc Center.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

 

1. Oversee all aspects of facility rentals and special event development and operations (i.e., ordering, prepping, serving, facility needs, promotion, staff coordination). Ensure all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are utilized.
2. Develop and implement events and activities that provide opportunities for various demographics of Kroc membership, with particular emphasis on those that most utilize the Kroc.
3. Financial responsibilities include budget preparation, monitoring of expenses and financial statements to meet revenue and budget targets, procurement of sponsorships and donor support, maintaining and executing contracts, processing payments and creating accurate sales reports.
4. Oversee and maintain facility usage calendar, serving as the point person for coordination across the facility.
5. Present Kroc to community leaders, groups, potential sponsors, and organizations through identifying and executing networking opportunities, trade shows, community events and other community engagement opportunities.
6. Work in conjunction with the Marketing & Communications team on the preparation, posting and distribution of press releases, media alerts, feature stories, event alerts and media invites and other communication regarding Kroc Center programming needs.
7. Assists in identifying and proposing internal and external stories, testimonials, developing public statements and talking points, and preparing/coaching Kroc Center representatives for any initiatives.
8. Creates a commun