Community Impact Coordinator

Title: Community Impact Coordinator

Staff Supervised: None

Job Classification: Exempt, Full Time

Organization Overview

United Way of Acadiana is committed to serving Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, Iberia, and Vermilion parishes. United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. Our mission: to unite people and organizations with passion, expertise, and resources to create more opportunities for a better life. Our vision: an educated, prosperous, and safe Acadiana where all individuals and families are empowered to achieve their full potential.

Basic Job Summary

The Community Impact Coordinator supports the organization’s mission by assisting with programs and partnerships that strengthen financial stability, improve health outcomes, expand youth opportunities, and build community resilience. This position coordinates initiatives across all four impact areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing initiatives within all four impact areas.
• Coordinate logistics, communication, and partner engagement for community programs, events, and campaigns.
• Support data tracking, reporting, and documentation for grants, funders, and internal evaluation.
• Represent the organization in community meetings and collaborations.
• Support outreach, education, and community engagement efforts to increase awareness of accounts.
• Represent United Way of Acadiana in community meetings, coalitions, and collaborative efforts.
• Serve as a point of coordination for strategic community partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
• Support partner communication, meeting coordination, and follow-up to ensure shared goals and accountability.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to strengthen partnerships and align community resources for greater impact.
• Provide coordination support for signature initiatives and community programs, including planning, outreach, and implementation.
• Assist with volunteer engagement and partner coordination to support program success.
• Track participation, outcomes, and engagement to support continuous improvement.
• Support development of impact messaging, program updates, and success stories in collaboration with internal teams.
• Assist with documentation and reporting that clearly communicates outcomes, lessons learned, and community impact.

• Ensure consistent, professional communication with partners, volunteers, and community members.

General Duties

• Assist with community events, outreach activities, and public education efforts.
• Maintain professional communication and strong relationships with community partners.
• Perform administrative and coordination tasks to support the overall success of the Community Impact team.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in volunteer coordination and community outreach.
• Proficiency in managing referral platforms or similar systems, with a focus on Unite Us.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to the mission and values of United Way of Acadiana.

• This role provides a unique opportunity to drive community impact and volunteer engagement while contributing to the success of United Way of Acadiana's initiatives.

Education, Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in community engagement, social services, or volunteer coordination.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines independently.
• Comfortable working with diverse populations, including volunteers and justice-impacted individuals.
• Basic administrative and data tracking experience (VITA or IRS certification experience preferred).

Requirements before Hire: 

Proof and maintenance of a valid driver’s license  

Proof and maintenance of Vehicle Insurance and reliable transportation  

Must pass a Louisiana State Police Criminal Background Check 

Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F  

Salary: TBD  

Competitive Benefits Package, including access to medical, dental and vision insurance, group disability and life insurance and paid-time-off.