Chicken N Pickle

Community Impact Coordinator

Chicken N Pickle  •  Thornton, CO (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

About Us

Chicken N Pickle is a unique, indoor/outdoor family entertainment complex that includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar, pickleball courts and professional instruction, space for live entertainment, a variety of yard games and space to lounge outdoors with (or without) your dog. Each venue offers indoor and outdoor space for public and private parties and hosts an impressive schedule of events including concerts, charitable fundraisers, watch parties and more.

It is a warm and welcoming environment that brings together people of all ages. People from all over the community can engage in the joy of being human.

We think of our brand as that of a rambunctious, multi-generational family that works hard and plays hard. We’re driven to provide our employees with a supportive, meaningful work environment, by bringing all voices to the table and providing opportunities for mentorship with career growth.

Good Food. Good Friends. Great Fun. 🥒🐔🏓

At Chicken N Pickle, we’re about more than great food and pickleball—we’re here to strengthen our communities. The Community Impact Coordinator (CIC) plays a key role in building local partnerships, leading fundraising efforts, and bringing our brand to life through meaningful engagement that drives guest traffic and community impact. You will serve as a welcoming, visible, and enthusiastic ambassador for the brand within the community!

Community Partnerships & Fundraising

  • Respond to and manage all donation and fundraising requests received via phone, email, and in-person
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local nonprofits, schools, churches, and community organizations
  • Build and maintain strong local-market relationships to secure sponsorships, partnerships, and cross-promotional opportunities
  • Lead Give Back Nights, Green Cup Campaigns, and other fundraising initiatives from planning through final execution

Event Planning, Activations & Execution

  • Partner closely with the Property Events team to plan and execute
    • In-store events, Kids’ Crew
    • Local launches, community activities that drive brand awareness, trial, and guest traffic
  • Own the execution of local activations, both in-store and off-property, including setup, coordination, on-site support, and breakdown. This also includes hands-on guest engagement during events and activations
  • Plan, oversee, attend and actively support community-focused events, including but not limited to:
    • Pickleball tournaments, including events utilizing Foundation-donated court time
    • Cornhole, bingo, trivia, dinners, and other ticketed fundraising or social events
    • Board meetings, church gatherings, and charitable or community partner events
  • Organize and lead property-wide charity events such as Sip N Support, Pints with a Purpose, Our Hearts Are Local Day

Guest Engagement & Local Marketing Support

  • Actively engage with guests during events and activations to build rapport, answer questions, and encourage participation
  • Proactively invite guests to participate in events clinics leagues, store programming etc.; as well as support school assemblies, field marketing initiatives, and grassroots efforts that increase walk-in traffic
  • Manage and distribute local marketing materials (flyers, brochures, signage). Serve as the primary point of contact for local flyer distribution
  • Ensure all assets are current, organized, and properly displayed

Sales & Performance Support

  • Collaborate with the General Manager and Property Events team to drive engagement during non-prime times
  • Review the event sales pipeline and strategically align community initiatives to support property sales goals
  • Introduce qualified leads to the Sales Account Manager when appropriate
  • Maintain monthly community impact statistics, accounting processes, and assist with social media content as needed
  • Ensure clear and consistent communication with the Community Director, Property Events Coordinator, and General Manager. This includes attending required meetings, including community, BEO, and manager meetings

Team & Culture Building

  • Coordinate monthly volunteer opportunities for restaurant and home office teams
  • Celebrate team members through birthday cards and ongoing communication around community impact
  • Support holidays and awareness days such as Veterans Day, MLK Day, and Our Hearts Are Local Day

Expectations

  • Can handle a fast-paced atmosphere – Thrives in a dynamic, fluid environment and can juggle multiple projects without ruffling feathers. High-energy and personality-forward presence
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with guests, return guests, co-workers, and leadership.
  • Flexibility – Can adapt to changing business and team needs with ease.
  • Tech-savvy with a side of creativity – Proficient in computer skills and eager to learn new software programs.
  • Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support community initiatives.
  • Must have a reliable personal vehicle and be able to travel locally for off-site marketing initiatives.

This is an onsite Full Time role with a compensation rate of $25/hour

Chicken N Pickle

About Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle is a unique, indoor/outdoor entertainment complex featuring a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar along with pickleball courts, ping pong, and a variety of yard games. Our dynamic venues offer space for outdoor concerts, rooftop parties, a cozy fireplace room for small gatherings, celebrations and quality family time. Craft beers from local brands are proudly served alongside International favorites, with a menu of delicious, fire-roasted dishes from our kitchen.

We think of our brand as that of a rambunctious, multi-generational family that works hard and plays hard. We are driven to provide our employees with a supportive, meaningful work environment, by bringing all voices to the table and providing opportunities for mentorship with career growth.

For our corporate clients, we provide a challenging, stimulating opportunity for team-building, professional development and some after-hours recreation that deepens work relationships and enhances productivity.

Our culture imperative to our community is to give back, with many philanthropic events and service-oriented endeavors to strengthen our neighborhood and beyond. We encourage our employees to make time for the community, as the community has made time for us.

In 2018, Chicken N Pickle was the recipient of the Entrepreneur Award from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and was named Best Family Entertainment Destination by Northland Lifestyle magazine. In 2019, Chicken N Pickle was named Hot New Concept by the Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association.

Our flagship venue in North Kansas City, Mo. hatched in 2017 and was followed by store openings in Wichita, Ks. (2019), San Antonio, Texas (spring 2020), Oklahoma City, Ok. (fall 2020), and Overland Park, Ks. (2021).

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
North Kansas City, MO
Year Founded
2016
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