Powell, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Description: Community Engagement Specialist Street Hope TN (SHTN) works to eliminate the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children in Tennessee and provide safe environments that foster hope and healing throug…
Skills: Fundraising, Event Management, Volunteer Coordination, Donor Relations, Social Media Content Creation
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The Community Engagement Specialist coordinates fundraising events, manages volunteer recruitment and scheduling, and cultivates relationships with community partners. They also support donor relations, grant research, and social media content creation to advance the organization's mission.
A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with three to five years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or marketing. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the organization's faith-based values and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Job Description: Community Engagement Specialist
Street Hope TN (SHTN) works to eliminate the sexual exploitation and trafficking of
children in Tennessee and provide safe environments that foster hope and healing through
Jesus Christ.
Hours: Part Time / Full Time
Location: Powell, TN
Organizational Relationships: Reports to Director of Development
Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Position Summary
The Community Engagement Specialist is a valued member of the Development Team,
helping connect our community to the mission of Street Hope. Working alongside the
Director of Development, Communications Manager, and other staff, this position
coordinates fundraising and community events, recruits and supports volunteers, cultivates
meaningful relationships in our community, and helps create opportunities for others to
join our work and our mission.
Who We Are
At Street Hope, we believe every role contributes to our mission. We value collaboration,
humility, and excellence in everything we do. We seek team members who are eager to
serve, willing to learn, and committed to working together in a culture of encouragement,
trust, and shared purpose.
Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordination
welcoming point of connection for community members seeking to engage with Street
Hope.
social media channels, including copy editing and photography when needed.
speaking engagements and community representation.
engagement.
community partners while collaborating with staff to strengthen those partnerships.
excellent follow-through.
values of Street Hope.
ways to partner with the ministry.
Event Coordination, Planning & Execution
Street Hope events are a team effort often project managed by the Community Engagement
Specialist. This role works alongside staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners to
create experiences that inspire others to engage with our mission. Our annual events
include Hope Will Rise (our signature dinner), Rise and Restore (our breakfast fundraiser)
and Treese of Hope.
Responsibilities Include:
process.
Donor Relations & Development Support
churches, foundations, and corporate partners.
exceptional donor care.
opportunities.
gratitude campaigns, and appreciation mailings.
system.
Communications Support
among various channels in cooperation with team.
Hope.
Administration
system.
colleagues, and celebrating shared successes.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience: Three to five years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, event
management, sales, marketing, or business development preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
community partners.
encouragement, and shared success.
others, communicating status and updating needs.
Spiritual Qualifications
Covenant).
others, and contributing to a culture of unity, humility, and grace.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.
Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission of
Street Hope.
Bringing an end to the sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of children in East TN.
Street Hope TN is a faith-based counter-trafficking organization in Knoxville, TN with a mission to eliminate the sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of children and provide safe environments to foster healing and hope through Jesus Christ. We provide awareness and prevention programming throughout East TN, and own and operate Garland Oaks, one of the first safe homes in Tennessee for child survivors of trafficking.
Offices: Knoxville, Tennessee, US
Bringing an end to the sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of children in East TN.
Street Hope TN is a faith-based counter-trafficking organization in Knoxville, TN with a mission to eliminate the sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of children and provide safe environments to foster healing and hope through Jesus Christ. We provide awareness and prevention programming throughout East TN, and own and operate Garland Oaks, one of the first safe homes in Tennessee for child survivors of trafficking.
Offices: Knoxville, Tennessee, US
