Community Engagement Specialist

BetterLife is looking for a personable, reliable, and community-oriented Part-Time Community Engagement Specialist to support and strengthen connections with our members. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys attending social events, supporting volunteer efforts, and fostering meaningful relationships. The position involves attending member meetings, assisting with group activities, and representing our organization at community events—primarily during evenings and weekends. This person will be responsible for approximately 10-15 member groups and will serve as the primary liaison between local BetterLife agents and membership team.

+ Essential Job Functions Attend and actively participate in member group meetings and events during evenings and weekends. Support planning, setup, and execution of member and community events Serve as a point of contact for members, answering questions and encouraging involvement Promote upcoming activities and initiatives through conversation, printed materials, and occasional social media posts Track attendance and collect feedback from members to help improve engagement strategies Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and event participants Represent the organization positively in the community and build local partnerships where appropriate. Recruit members to fill leadership vacancies. Meet with community leaders and key local community partners in order to start new member groups. Serve as primary liaison between local BetterLife agents and BetterLife’s Member and Community Engagement Team

+ Qualifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills Energetic, outgoing, and passionate about community building Availability to work flexible hours, primarily evenings and weekends (up to 5.5 hours of drive time per week) Previous experience in member relations, volunteer coordination, or event support is a plus Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Proficient in hybrid/work systems and tools (ex. Microsoft office, Teams, etc.) Some experience with Customer Relationship Management systems (Salesforce). Comfortable with phone calls and making introductions. Valid driver's License and Reliable transportation or the ability to rent vehicles to attend various events and meetings Preferred established connection in rural communities where BetterLife is present.

+ Compensation This position is part-time, up to 26 hours, with an hourly rate of $27.88 - $35.10.

+Location

This position will support BetterLife's Member Groups located in:

Strathcona, MN Mahnomen, MN Alexandria, MN Menomonee, WI Weyerhaeuser, WI Black River Falls, WI Cadott, WI Antigo, WI Wausau, WI Mosinee, WI

Part-time community engagement specialist with strong interpersonal skills, evening/weekend availability, driving license, CRM experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend meetings
• Plan events
• Engage members

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office, Teams, Salesforce

Job Details

• Category: Customer Service
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Part Time
• Workplace: Remote — Strathcona or Mahnomen or Alexandria or Menomonee or Weyerhaeuser or Black River Falls or Cadott or Antigo or Wausau or Mosinee
• Salary: USD 57,990 – 73,008 / year
• Languages: English

About BetterLife

A community-focused nonprofit organization fostering member connections and community events. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs