Job Reports to: Director of Development

Starting Salary:  $20 – $22.50/Hour

Job Description Summary:

Working under the supervision of the Development Director and with other staff and volunteers, the Communications and Marketing Associate is responsible for assisting with SCCC’s fundraising efforts.  The primary objective of this position is to provide comprehensive support to the development department, with a focus on communications and marketing.

Duties include

Essential Functions:

(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions.  These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform)

Communications and Marketing:

• Manage electronic communications efforts including writing and designing monthly e-newsletters via Constant Contact
• Writing and publishing monthly blogs on the organization website
• Manage direct mail communications to donors including writing articles, design, printing and mailing process for 3 annual newsletters, the annual report, and several appeal mailings per year
• Contribute to social media management including designing and scheduling posts for Facebook and Instagram; Google Business management; contribute to plans and strategies to coincide with giving campaigns; track and evaluate accounts
• Updating language and notifications on the organization’s website as necessary
• Design flyers, banners, ads, and newsletters
• Supporting agency-wide communications needs as necessary (Volunteer e-newsletter, notifications about snow days or closures, supporting program staff as needed)
• Conduct participant interviews and testimonials to use in marketing materials
• Photograph or video record SCCC events or activities to use in marketing campaigns

 Other Functions:

• Support Development Director with occasional small grant applications and reports as needed ($500 – $5,000)
• Participate in Advocacy Committee meetings (consists of board members and volunteers)
• Assist with local outreach and special fundraising events as needed

 Minimum Job Requirements/Competencies:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Regular attendance is an essential function. May perform other duties as assigned.  The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s degree in related field required – non-profit management, marketing, communications or business. Will need to pass a writing assessment as well.
• Two years related experience in marketing, communications or nonprofit development
• Strong writing and language skills, and strong attention to detail
• Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with social media
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Mission-driven individual who has a general understanding of human services
• Self-starter who is capable of taking direction and is able to work independently
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize accordingly
• Strategic and creative thinker with a strong work ethic
• Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability – the individual is consistently at work on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Problem solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, and gathers information skillfully.
• Donor Service – the individual is committed to a high level of service and responds promptly to the donor needs, and requests for assistance.

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required – Non-profit Management, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Business or equivalent years of experience in Marketing and Communications in lieu of degree.
• Experience with DonorPerfect or other relational database a plus
• Experience with WordPress, CMS and basic website upkeep
• Basic graphic design skills: familiarity with Adobe suite, Publisher or other graphic design software are a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Dog Friendly!
• Supports parents by allowing baby to be at office with parents for first 6 months of baby’s life
• Great Benefit Package
• Fun office environment!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent sitting, Occasional walking, standing

JOB TYPE: Full-time – 40 hours per week scheduled generally Monday through Friday

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Suzanne Crawford, CEO at suzanne@sistercarmen.org.