What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development & Communications Analyst position at MCE Social Capital?
Position Summary
MCE is seeking an energetic and versatile candidate to join our team as the Business Development & Communications Analyst. An ideal candidate is a proactive professional with a strong customer service orientation, high attention to detail, exceptional organization and communication skills, and a passion for MCE’s mission. We are looking for an early-career rockstar who is energized by developing and managing processes, enjoys data management, and shines in logistics and events / meeting planning. This position will report to the Senior Director of Business Development & Communications and closely support MCE’s CEO and Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO).
The Business Development & Communications Analyst will provide critical behind-the-scenes support that enables a seamless experience for MCE’s Guarantors, donors and investors. This will include maintaining systems and processes for business development activities, conducting research and drafting communications, and supporting external events and conferences. A successful candidate will also be key in developing communication on our impact for external audiences, such as through MCE’s marketing materials, website and slide decks.
You will excel in this role if you are interested in growing your experience on the people and the process sides of business development, and are eager to gain exposure to a dynamic group of senior staff and a diverse set of impact investing stakeholders. This is an incredible opportunity for someone poised to learn and grow with an organization doing impactful work across the globe – with a lean and mighty team of intelligent, thoughtful and inspiring colleagues!
Preferred Location
Washington, DC; New York City; or East Coast US.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development Support (65%)
- Support outreach to prospects, in collaboration with the business development (BD) team and CEO, through coordination of meetings, synthesis of meeting notes, drafting of communications, prospect follow up, and project management of the entire BD process
- Support the BD team, including the CEO, in preparation for important external meetings and industry events through conducting desk research, providing summary briefings, designing draft presentations, and developing target prospect lists (as assigned)
- Lead tracking of relationship data in MCE’s CRM (Salesforce), maintaining accurate records and fundraising updates for both prospects and current supporters
- Take ownership of the Guarantor documentation lifecycle by maintaining excellent records in MCE’s electronic filing system and CRM
- Support execution of 2-4 small-to-medium-sized events per year and play a key role in planning MCE supporter trips to the field
- Support quarterly and annual reporting and related communications to current stakeholders
- Work closely with the CBDO and Senior Director as needed to support other communications related to donations to MCE, including the management of gift receipts
Communicating our Impact (25%)
Miscellaneous Operations and Administrative Support (10%)
QUALIFICATIONS
We envision the ideal candidate to have most of the following capabilities and qualifications, but more so than what you have done, we are interested in how you work, what you would bring to the role, and why it is the right fit for you. We look forward to learning more about these aspects of your application in your cover letter.