Purpose
The Acorn Engagement Specialist serves as the primary steward of Stevie D Squirrel, STARRY's Director of Acorn Acquisition, and oversees the Acorn Across Texas staff engagement initiative. This volunteer plays a key role in promoting organizational culture, recognizing staff achievements, coordinating Stevie's statewide travels, and creating engaging experiences that strengthen collaboration across STARRY programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate Stevie's travel schedule between STARRY offices, events, and program locations.
- Assist in maintaining Stevie's Travel Journal and Passport by documenting office visits, milestones, and adventures.
- Manage Stevie's official email account by preparing Acorn Alerts, recognition announcements, birthday messages, and other communications.
- Coordinate monthly Acorn Challenges and collect submissions from offices and programs.
- Track and coordinate transfers of Stevie.
- Collect photos, videos, and stories from Stevie's travels for internal communications and teams channel.
- Create and distribute digital recognition badges, Acorn Accomplishment stickers, and other engagement materials.
- Coordinate with Marketing to share Stevie's adventures and highlight staff accomplishments.
- Maintain Stevie's wardrobe, accessories, travel bag, trophies, and engagement supplies.
- Brainstorm and implement creative ways to increase staff participation, recognition, and organizational pride.
- Assist with planning office visits, outreach events, conferences, and special appearances featuring Stevie.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Creative, enthusiastic, and enjoys planning fun engagement activities.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Canva, and basic Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
- Passion for recognizing others and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Photography, social media, or graphic design experience is a plus but not required
Benefits of Volunteering
- Help shape a unique statewide staff engagement initiative.
- Gain experience in project coordination, internal communications, marketing, and organizational culture.
- Work alongside leadership to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of STARRY staff.
- Be part of creating a lasting tradition that connects offices, programs, and teams across Texas.
Motto
"Great Oaks Grow from Shared Acorns."
