Community Relations Specialist

Job Description

The Community Relations Coordinator is an administrative role supporting the management of AutoZone's charitable giving program.

Reporting directly to the Communications and Community Relations Manager, this individual is responsible for implementing the day-to-day administrative duties associated with processing and documenting community relations activities.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and format grant-making information applications for final reporting
• Drafting grant agreements, letters, payment requests and other community relations-related documents
• Evaluate matching gift requests for compliance and coordinate the timely and accurate processing of matching gift payments
• Maintain a database of grant agreement requirements, monitor compliance, ensure fulfillment of agreed-upon terms and conditions and provide status reporting
• Work cross-functionally to ensure all donations and sponsorships are submitted, tracked and paid on time
• Represent AutoZone at assigned community-related activities
• Schedule meetings, events and other community-related activities
• Provide support for all internal giving and volunteer campaigns
• Assist in planning and coordinating large-scale volunteer events and projects
• Coordinate, train and recruit volunteers
• Photograph and document AutoZone events and activities
• Prepare copy for internal community-related communications and posts
• Maintain professional working relationships with community partners and businesses affiliated with AutoZone's community relations program
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Communications or similar fields
• Three to four years of experience in Community Relations, Communications, Public Relations, Volunteer management or similar fields
• Understanding of the Memphis nonprofit community is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, database usage and research tools
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Organizational skills, strong attention to detail and time management are a must
• High level of integrity and business ethics and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to perform under pressure with tight deadlines and possess a strong sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment by efficiently managing multiple deadlines, projects and tasks
• Proven ability to perform repetitive tasks without supervision and with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Team-oriented, positive attitude and professional work style
• Strong work ethic
• Performs work under general supervision
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
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