Development Associate

The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Development and Communications Associate
Reports to: CEO and Director of Development & Communications

Department: Development & Communications FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:$24.00/hour.

Provisional Period: 12 months

Position Summary:

As a member of YWCA New Britain, and the Development & Communications team, this position is an integral participant in furthering the mission of the YWCA. The individual in this position, in collaboration with the Director of Development & Communications, will plan and implement internal and external communications, marketing, and fundraising strategies to meet the stated goals of the association including all aspects of fundraising, special event coordination, donor stewardship programs, and marketing and communications initiatives.

Essential Functions & Performance Standards:

• Support the planning and execution of annual events, fundraisers, stewardship events, and meetings.
• Manage data entry of gifts, donor information, prepare reports and information requests from the CEO and Director of Development & Communications.
• Responsibilities include managing event timelines, registration, sponsor outreach, exhibitor outreach, securing 3rd party vendors, in-kind donations, marketing, and communications support.
• Develop and execute social media posts
• Maintain office supply inventory, placing orders as needed.
• Support the work of the CEO and Board of Directors by attending virtually or in-person meetings and prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and manage technology for presentations/meetings.
• Develop timely, clear, and compelling written content and design for website, social media, newsletters, flyers, advertisements, profiles and stories, annual report, and other communications, as needed, to promote YWCA.
• Increase awareness and visibility of YWCA New Britain to target populations and develop and execute marketing strategies that support the organization’s vision and culture.
• Develop relationships with individuals and businesses, sponsors, partners, and members within the community.
• Attend staff, personnel, and professional development meetings as assigned.
• Reliably meet deadlines.
• Manage time and attendance well.
• Follow the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Follow legal and ethical standards related to job responsibilities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the necessary common and technical knowledge areas required for the position.
• Accept other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Cultural Competencies

• Increase personal knowledge about individual, interpersonal, and institutional levels of racism by actively participating in trainings and organizational or community-based committees.
• Seek input from program participants of various backgrounds on program environment and program elements.
• Support co-workers and work with diverse teams utilizing best practices to inspire better thinking and solutions.

Work Environment:

This position operates in settings which could include office, working outdoors in heat or cold, among other settings and conditions not specifically described.

Physical Demands/Hazards/Travel:

• Must be able to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the position include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; must be able to carry 10-20lbs; must be able to adapt to computer systems.
• Travel requirements: Occasional local travel.

Qualifications Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; or commensurate years of experience
• Experience: 1-3 years
• Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Proficiency with computer technology: Microsoft Office Suites, Zoom or Teams, Constant Contact preferred
• Proficient with social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram
• Ability to work individually and as a team.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and initiative.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Employee Acknowledgement:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel.

I have reviewed and understand the above job description and can successfully fulfill the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. I agree that management retains the right to change this job description at any time, with or without notice. I understand that my employment is on an at-will basis.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• New Britain, CT 06051 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Britain, CT 06051: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24