Development and Communications Associate

Job Description:

Caring Unlimited works with the community to end domestic violence in York County. The position will: support agency strategies for development and community engagement with an emphasis on external communications and special events; raise awareness about domestic violence and publicize the organization’s work through a variety of channels, including website, print and social media, to a variety of audiences; implement best practices and foster community relationships for a successful development program, manage database, ensure timely acknowledgements, and track in-kind donations; coordinate organization-sponsored special events. Requires travel throughout York County, occasional nights and weekends.

Communications:

• Collaborate on development and implementation of a communications and marketing plan
• Maintain website and social media accounts; collaborate to develop effective social media strategy.
• Create engaging text, image, and video content for use across platforms.
• Present to community-based groups, visibility events, distribute materials throughout York County.

Events and Fundraising:

• Coordinate annual fundraising events and Domestic Violence awareness month planning and activities.
• Assist in the development of goals and strategies for fundraising campaigns and events, manage in-kind donations.
• Maintain appropriate files, record keeping and data. Produce reports as requested.
• Provide support/ act as liaison to community members organizing or coordinating fundraising events and activities to benefit Caring Unlimited.
• Follow best practices for donor relations including timely acknowledgement of gifts

General:

• Maintain working knowledge of software including CU’s constituent resource management system, Adobe suite, and Microsoft office
• Develop and maintain positive relationships within the community
• Comply with and support the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, procedures and confidentiality standards.
• Participate regularly in 24-hour helpline coverage and backup.

Job Requirements:

• 2 or more years of related work experience. Prior experience with communications, events, and/or development in a non-profit environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of multiple social media platforms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter able to work collaboratively and independently, and balance multiple projects at a time.
• Strong organizational/ time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word and Publisher, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or other.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
• Successful completion of required advocacy training upon hire.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree. Other qualifications may be obtained through work experience, education, personal experience, or a combination of these.

Benefits:

Caring Unlimited offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, dental, life, disability insurance, and paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation time, twelve holidays and 7 sick days per year.

Caring Unlimited does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and any other legally protected characteristics in admission or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. The Center complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.27 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $20