What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications and Development Associate position at Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.?
Why Work for Gandara:
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
Job Title: Communications and Development Associate
Work Location: Corporate Office, Springfield, MA
- Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
- EOE M/F/D/V
- Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Development & Community Relations, the Communications and Development Associate will be responsible for duties related to fundraising, marketing, and public relations. This position supports communications and development strategy through competitive research, fundraising, donor outreach, messaging, and audience identification.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates to manage brand awareness, identify key stakeholders, and coordinate actions around internal and external relations.
- Works with the Vice President of Development & Community Relations on projects as assigned. This includes logistics, research, outreach and communications ensuring brand consistency both internally and externally.
- Produces written copy for printed collateral (i.e. brochures, marketing flyers, fundraising materials) as well as electronic collateral (i.e. website, e-newsletters, etc.).
- Helps determine, manage, and implement social media strategy.
- Coordinates event planning and execution (e.g., community engagement, fundraisers).
- Performs fundraising data entry, data cleanup, and maintenance.
- Produces correspondence and outcomes reports based on fact-based evidence.
- Supports the general administrative and project-based activity of the communications/development department.
- Provide direct support to the implementation of the Annual Development Plan.
- Secure corporate and business sponsorship for fundraising events in addition to researching and identifying potential new revenue sources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree related to public relations, marketing, non-profit management/development, or other related fields.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience preferred working in public relations, marketing, social media & digital marketing, non-profit. management/development, or another related field.
- Knowledge of photography & videography preferred.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Some nights and weekends are required.
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
