Community Engagement Associate

Our Organization

Founded in 2001, CLAM's mission is to strengthen communities in West Marin through the creation and stewardship of permanently affordable homes. As a Community Land Trust (CLT), CLAM takes land and housing out of the public real estate market and holds it “in trust” to serve as a long-term community asset for housing community members. CLAM believes that affordable homes are an essential part of maintaining a diverse and thriving community. CLAM creates permanently affordable homes using the CLT model: the organization purchases property, builds or renovates homes, and then either sells or rents the homes at prices that are affordable to the residents of West Marin. In this way, CLAM acts as the long term steward of land and housing for the communities surrounding Tomales Bay. CLAM serves families and individuals with incomes that reflect wages typical of West Marin’s service and nonprofit sectors, which are on average, lower than the rest of Marin County.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

CLAM strengthens communities in West Marin through the creation and stewardship of permanently affordable homes. We envision a diverse West Marin community where people have a secure place to call home. CLAM's core values are the ideals and principles that are the heartbeat of our organization and guide our decision making and action.

• Belonging: We believe that housing is a human right, and that a mix of ages, races, ethnicities, and incomes contributes to our economic and social vibrancy.
• Stability: A mix of rental and home ownership options provide an essential foundation for families and communities to thrive.
• Community Stewardship: We create and steward permanently affordable housing and are governed by our members, who include the residents of our homes and the broader community.
• Integrity: We create an environment of trust, compassion, and fiscal responsibility.
• Collaboration: We cultivate and embrace partnerships with all who work for the benefit of West Marin.

Position Overview:
The Community Engagement Associate will assist CLAM’s fundraising, communications, and event planning efforts. This position will focus on administrative tasks such as maintaining donor records, supporting fundraising initiatives, assisting with communications tasks, and helping organize events. The Associate will receive direct coaching and guidance from the Senior Fundraising Strategist and Communications Manager at the West Marin Housing Collaborative (WMHC) to help strengthen CLAM’s engagement with individual donors, the local community, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Support (Administrative):

• Maintain CLAM’s fundraising database and tools, ensuring accurate donor records and effective communication.
• Assist in preparing and mailing donor and grant acknowledgement letters.
• Support fundraising initiatives with individual donors, Key Club members, and other supporters by tracking donations and updating records.
• Help with administrative tasks related to fundraising campaigns, such as preparing materials for appeals, thank-you letters, and donor communications.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising events, including event invitations, RSVP tracking, and post-event follow-up.
• Support the Executive Director, Senior Fundraising Strategist and Executive Assistant with scheduling donor meetings and ongoing communications.
• Attend CLAM board meetings as well as select committee meetings.

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• Communications Support (Administrative):
• Assist in the production and distribution of newsletters, social media posts, and other materials, with direction from the Communications Manager.
• Help with website content updates and maintaining organizational contact lists.
• Support media outreach efforts by preparing press materials and assisting in communication efforts to raise awareness about CLAM’s work.
• Support the Executive Director, Senior Fundraising Strategist, Communications Manager, and other CLAM team members with community-wide communications.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure consistency and effectiveness of communications across channels.

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• Event Planning & Administration:
• Assist in the planning and coordination of major CLAM events such as the Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation event.
• Attend stakeholder meetings to represent CLAM, as needed
• Assist the Fundraising Committee with any additional events
• Help coordinate event logistics, including managing vendor relationships, invitations, RSVPs, and materials.
• Provide general administrative support for events, such as tracking budgets, maintaining attendee lists, and managing schedules.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and basic CRM software skills.
• Strong interest in affordable housing, community development, and nonprofit work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a small team and external partners.
• Eagerness to learn and grow while supporting senior staff with strategic fundraising and communications activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, or event planning.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and communications tools.
• Self-starter with desire to learn new skills and tools.
• Familiarity with the West Marin community and its unique needs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Compensation:
The salary for this position is $55k-75k and commensurate with experience, along with benefits including healthcare, paid time off, flexible savings account, and a 403(b) with a 3% match and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and relevant experience to jobs@clam-ptreyes.org, include the subject line: “Community Engagement Associate Application - [Your Name]”.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000