Community Relations Specialist at Barber… · Pittsburgh

Title: Community Relations Specialist Overview (What is this role? What are we looking for?):Barber National Institute is seeking a Community Relations Specialist to serve as an external-facing ambassador and build meaningful relationships throughout the community. This role increases awareness of our mission, programs, impact, and opportunities for involvement by partnering with businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, civic groups, volunteers, donors, and other community stakeholders. The Community Relations Specialist coordinates community outreach, manages the Speakers Bureau and volunteer program, supports Advancement initiatives, and represents Barber National Institute at events, presentations, networking opportunities, and other external engagements. The ideal candidate is an organized, confident, relationship-focused communicator who enjoys connecting people to a meaningful mission and managing multiple community activities at once. What you’ll bring (Competencies or Behaviors):Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from varied organizations, industries, and communitiesExcellent written, verbal, presentation, and public-speaking skillsA professional, confident, and mission-centered approach to representing Barber National Institute in external settingsStrong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple relationships, events, deadlines, and prioritiesSound judgment, initiative, adaptability, and discretion when handling confidential donor, volunteer, and organizational informationAbility to recognize opportunities for community partnerships, volunteer engagement, philanthropy, and increased organizational visibilityA collaborative work style and ability to work independently while partnering effectively with internal teams and leadershipProficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity tools and the ability to accurately maintain records and routine reports in CRM or related systemsWhat you’ll have (Qualifications):Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, nonprofit management, business, community engagement, public administration, or a related field requiredMinimum of two years of professional experience in community relations, public relations, nonprofit engagement, Advancement, volunteer coordination, communications, marketing, donor relations, business development, or a related field requiredExperience building and maintaining relationships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, donors, volunteers, civic groups, or other community stakeholders requiredExperience coordinating community outreach activities, events, volunteer programs, speaking engagements, or external partnerships preferredExperience in a nonprofit, human services, healthcare, education, disability services, or another community-based organization preferredExperience using a CRM, donor-management, volunteer-management, or similar relationship-management system preferredValid driver’s license and ongoing compliance with agency and insurer driving eligibility requirements for role-related travelAn equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the bachelor’s degree requirementA typical day-to-day may include (Responsibilities):Coordinate community outreach and partnership activities with businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, civic groups, professional associations, and other community stakeholdersRepresent Barber National Institute at community events, fairs, networking activities, meetings, presentations, and other external opportunitiesCommunicate Barber National Institute’s mission, programs, impact, and opportunities for engagement accurately and professionallyIdentify individuals, organizations, and businesses with potential mission or philanthropic alignment and connect appropriate prospects with Advancement leadership for continued relationship developmentCoordinate the Speakers Bureau by managing requests, scheduling speakers, matching subject matter experts to community opportunities, preparing talking points and presentation materials, and tracking outcomesCoordinate the volunteer program by responding to inquiries, supporting volunteer recruitment and onboarding, matching volunteers with opportunities, maintaining records and hours, and partnering with internal teams to support a meaningful volunteer experiencePartner with Strategic Communications to gather stories, photos, event information, and community highlights for newsletters, social media, publications, donor communications, and other organizational channelsMaintain accurate records and reporting in the designated CRM or tracking system, including community contacts, partnerships, speaking engagements, volunteer participation, follow-up activity, and prospective donor referralsMonitor community engagement activity and relationship opportunities to identify trends, potential partnerships, and strategies that strengthen visibility, volunteer engagement, philanthropy, and organizational impactSupport Advancement initiatives and other mission-aligned activities as assigned