What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development and Communications Associate position at Grand Street Settlement?
POSITION TITLE: Development and Communications Associate
DEPARTMENT: Development and Communications
LOCATION(S): 175 Delancey Street, New York, NY 10002
REPORTS TO: Development and Communications Manager
SALARY RANGE: $55,000- $65,000
DATE: August 2024
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, or 9 am-5 pm. The schedule may vary due to department needs.
JOB SUMMARY: T he Development and Communications Associate is a key member of Grand Street’s Development and Communications team, responsible for supporting and executing fundraising initiatives and strategies that drive the organization’s growth and sustainability. This role involves a mix of administrative support, donor relations, communications and data management, all aimed at increasing the organization's capacity to fulfill its mission. The ideal candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about our mission.
Education, Experience And Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor).
Please Click On The Link Provided Below, Or Use The Link In a Search Bar And Apply Online Through Our Career Center
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No phone calls, please!
Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
DEPARTMENT: Development and Communications
LOCATION(S): 175 Delancey Street, New York, NY 10002
REPORTS TO: Development and Communications Manager
SALARY RANGE: $55,000- $65,000
DATE: August 2024
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, or 9 am-5 pm. The schedule may vary due to department needs.
JOB SUMMARY: T he Development and Communications Associate is a key member of Grand Street’s Development and Communications team, responsible for supporting and executing fundraising initiatives and strategies that drive the organization’s growth and sustainability. This role involves a mix of administrative support, donor relations, communications and data management, all aimed at increasing the organization's capacity to fulfill its mission. The ideal candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about our mission.
Education, Experience And Requirements
- Passion for Grand Street Settlement’s mission
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, communications, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to craft compelling content for diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with donor management software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge) and social media platforms.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team showing both strong initiatives to reach individual goals as well as supports the overall team goals
- Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and web management platforms (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace)
- Fluency in Spanish or Chinese is a plus
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the direction of the Development Manager, maintain accurate constituent data, ensuring detailed records are kept of donor communication and outreach activities.
- Process donations accurately and in a timely manner; ensure all gifts are promptly acknowledged.
- Assist with the identification and cultivation of new funding opportunities, including foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, and individual giving campaigns.
- Maintain a calendar for donor communications with the goal of engaging current donors, recruiting new supporters and contributing to overall fundraising success.
- Represent the organization at events, meetings, and networking opportunities to promote its mission and programs.
- Support the team with other projects and events as needed
- Monitor and protect Grand Street’s branding guidelines, messaging, design, and content.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute social media, email marketing, print collateral, and other communications needs for fundraising campaigns including Taste of the Lower East Side, Grand Street's Golf Classic, and Let's Pretend.
- Assist with social media and email marketing (internal and external) as needed.
- Assist with special projects not mentioned above including public relations, videography and photography, merchandise, signage, or other agency needs.
- Provide administrative support to the Development and Communications team, including processing invoices, coordinating meetings, etc.
- Successfully clear; NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor).
Please Click On The Link Provided Below, Or Use The Link In a Search Bar And Apply Online Through Our Career Center
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=bfb233f9-2e2d-4a56-b58a-c4bfa4857b9e&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
No phone calls, please!
Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
