Community Relations Specialist at AutoZone in Memphis, TN

•    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
 

•    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
•    Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter
•    Proficient at problem-solving
•    Meeting and event management skills are a plus
•    Blackbaud/YourCause database experience is a plus
•    SAP Ariba experience is a plus