DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for creating and generating new leads for multiple departments to assist with driving and attaining department and agency goals, with an Initial goal of bringing in at least 200 leads. Process and follow up with all new leads.
• Represent BBBSKC at community and organizational meetings and events throughout the Kansas City metro area to promote the organization, build relationships, and generate new leads, including prospective Bigs, event participants, donors, and community partners.
• Inspire others to get involved by sharing the mission and your personal “why”.
• Lead at least 20 corporate lunch and learn presentations about various ways individuals can get involved with BBBSKC.
• Publicly speak at small and large events on the mission of BBBSKC. Set up BBBSKC booths to represent the Agency and identify new leads.
• Attend 6-8 regular networking events with Chambers and other organizations per month.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with individuals seeking to learn more about the organization.
• Lead our monthly Big Info Session presentations for incoming volunteers.
• Collaborate with the Community Outreach team to plan and promote recruitment events, manage Big recruitment campaigns, and implement strategies to attract new Bigs and Littles to the program.
• Attend BBBS match activities and special events to network, speak and gain new connections and referrals.
• Assist with building new Community Outreach partnerships.
• Proactively seek out opportunities to connect different groups, individuals, and corporations to BBBSKC.
• Network and engage in activities with the four BBBSKC Board groups.
• Flexible to work nights and weekends regularly. You should expect to work a minimum of 2-3 evening or weekend days per week.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate will be a team player, who demonstrates a passion for connecting and networking in the community. This person will have outstanding customer service skills and is comfortable speaking in front of a crowd, large or small. The position requires the ability to work autonomously, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, and flexibility with a willingness to work as needed to accomplish job requirements.

Candidates must also possess the ability to set and accomplish goals. Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask, implement systems and follow-up processes, able to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints. You should be able to work independently and work well with a team as you will work alongside our BBBSKC team members.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one year of customer service, sales or marketing experience, two years preferred
• Experience in nonprofit and/or recruiting strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field preferred
• Experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives preferred
• Experience in marketing and networking preferred
• Bilingual a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

BBBSKC is the fastest growing Big Brothers Big Sisters agency in the nation, nearly doubling the size of our staff and number of children served within the past 10 years. We are proud to offer competitive pay, a generous benefits package, ample vacation days, access to our Trauma-Informed Care Specialist, and a fun office environment. Management believes in an inclusive environment where staff members can learn and grow. We offer an employee wellness program and professional development opportunities whenever applicable. We also believe in the work hard, play hard motto as we plan quarterly staff outings where we step away from our day-to-day operations and focus on connecting as a team. This position is based in our beautiful, newly renovated Crossroads office (which happens to include a rooftop party deck) and auxiliary office next door.  As a member of the BBBSKC team there will be an expectation to participate in some evening and weekend events.  

STARTING SALARY

$45,000 annually

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

If you qualify for this position and are passionate about our mission and our staff culture, we look forward to meeting you.  

Please note, applications that are not filled out in full will not be considered. If you are unable to apply online, you can mail your resume and a cover letter (to include what makes you a phenomenal candidate and why you want to work at Big Brothers Big Sisters as well as your salary requirements) to:

BBBSKC, Attn: Malorie Rogers, 1709 Walnut Kansas City, MO 64108.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

BBBSKC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BBBSKC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.