Communications and Events Manager - Veterans Community Project

VCP PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!

• Employees pay $0 out-of-pocket towards health, vision and dental premiums
• VCP offers a 401k plan at a 4% match 
• Employees receive 6 weeks of paid time off in addition to major holidays

Veterans Community Project (VCP) Overview 

Founded in 2016 in Kansas City, MO, VCP is dedicated to supporting every man and woman who took the oath to defend our nation. The greatest barrier to ending Veteran homelessness is the revolving door of unstable housing and the frustrating maze Veterans must navigate in order to get basic support. We believe that to be an effective program, the first step is to connect Veterans and the community. VCP created an innovative homeless housing program and outreach assistance that provides inclusive services to aid Veterans in re-claiming control over their lives.

Position Summary 

The Communications and Events Manager is responsible for promoting and supporting communication, event and marketing efforts aimed at inviting supporters, new and current, to develop a lasting relationship with Veterans Community Project. She/he will coordinate local VCP events, approve/support third-party events,assist with gift solicitation and in-kind gift acceptance, post on local social media sites, and support communication needs. She/he will articulate and support VCP’s mission and activities across all communicationchannels, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging that strengthens VCP’s brand equity. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Director of Development to implement and refine a comprehensive fundraising strategy with a strong focus on event sponsorship, third-party event cultivation, and increasing revenue streams. 
• Proactively identify, cultivate, and approve third-party event partnerships to ensure alignment with VCP’s mission while providing appropriate support, resources, and materials to maximize their success and fundraising potential. 
• Assist the Director of Development in coordinating VCP-hosted fundraising events, including gift solicitation (both sponsorship and in-kind), event planning, and managing follow-up with donors and potential supporters.
• Drive third-party event revenue growth by developing long-term partnerships and ensuring these external events align with organizational goals and branding guidelines.
• In partnership with the Community Engagement Coordinator, promote engagement opportunities (including volunteering and event participation) through social media and the website. 
• Collaborate with the national marketing team to deliver the content strategy and social media best practices via the Kansas City Facebook channel. 
• Work with the national team to grow the community of mission champions via the Veterans Community Project of Kansas City page on Facebook channel and community events to spread the word about our mission and generate brand awareness. 
• Responsible for developing and scheduling all site email communications including monthly newsletters and announcements. (Experience with Virtuous CRM, SalesForce CRM, or other CRM tools for email distribution) 
• Coordinate and participate in community events.  
• Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed. 
• Be able to share the VCP story and Mission Statement.  

Competencies and Areas of Expertise may Include: 

• Passion for the mission of VCP. 
• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of relevant experience. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and a commitment to building relationships. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop and deliver compelling arguments regarding the value proposition of VCP.
•  Social media expertise is required. 
• Knowledge of graphic design preferred. 
• Advanced knowledge of technical computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and social media. 
• Knowledge of a non-profit donor CRM is preferred (ie: Raiser’s Edge, NEON, Salesforce, DonorPerfect, Virtuous, etc.) 
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality of information, records, and materials. 
• Ability to work with and train volunteers as needed to meet goals; prior work experience with volunteers preferred. 
• Ability to speak in front of large audiences. 
• Self-motivated to set, attain, and surpass goals, with minimal supervision. 
• Self-management and assurance; assesses own skills and abilities and identifies areas for improvement; willingly accepts constructive feedback; seeks developmental opportunities; works independently.  
• Demonstrate confidence to prepare for conversations and visits with potential donors by gathering key information and setting strong objectives to achieve a successful outcome. 
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external constituents.  
• Flexibility is a key attribute for this position. VCP is a fast-paced environment. A willingness to take on additional duties, or change course, to ensure the success of the organization is essential.  
• Must have organizational skills and attention to detail.  Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.  Must have the ability to manage projects, workload and engage constructively with the other members of the VCP team. 

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions

and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks

other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as

necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability

as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability

will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible.

Veterans Community Project is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state,

and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against

employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or

ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability,

citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other

characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All VCP employees, other workers and

representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and

conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation,

benefits, and termination of employment.