Summary
Description
SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Director of Communications & Development, this full-time, non-exempt position works on marketing and fundraising efforts and board relations.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in marketing or fundraising
- Demonstrated skills and experience relevant to job duties
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Development
· Maintains donor database, including gift entry and record cleanup
· Generates donor acknowledgment letters weekly
· Identifies new strategies and brainstorms visionary plans to support the execution of the annual Communications & Development Plan
· Supports Director of Comms & Dev with donor cultivation and stewardship, including scheduling donor meetings, helping plan events and campaigns
· Assists with reconciling daily transactions as needed; generates weekly reports for Accounting team
· Participates in Development Committee alongside board & community members
Marketing and Communications
· Supports the creation and distribution of internal and external communications, including emails, social media content, website content, printed pieces, donor &
sponsor packets, Impact Report, and any other relevant communications materials
· Has a strong understanding of ASLD’s mission, vision, values, and voice and feels comfortable creating communications that reflect these
· Tracks and analyzes social media traffic & engagement • Gathers and organizes stories about ASLD and community members, including testimonials and photos/video
· Integrates the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all communications decisions
· Responds to communications-related issues, with the public or internally, in a timely manner
Board Relations and Leadership Support
· Prepares materials for the Board of Directors including managing meeting calendar, organizing agendas, maintaining board meeting minutes, creating and updating materials for board meetings and trainings
· Schedules meetings and appointments for Executive Director & Development Director as needed, including meetings with donors, internal staff, community partners, etc.
· Upholds a strict level of confidentiality
· Assists with events, including Board, donor and community events, and staff
appreciation/team building efforts
· Identifies ways to keep Board Members engaged in mission-driven/programmatic efforts (i.e., invitations to ASLD exhibits, events, and art workshops)
· Works on special projects as assigned
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to build relationships and work well with a team, as well as ability to work independently
· Strong time-management and prioritizing skills, including meeting multiple deadlines/commitments and handling multiple tasks while maintaining attention
to detail
· Ability to work in person at ASLD Main Branch and occasionally offsite at other ASLD locations or partner locations; availability to work some evening hours and weekends when required; punctuality and sense of urgency
· Working knowledge of computers and ability/willingness to learn new skills
· Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· Experience with CRM databases for class sales, email marketing, and/or fundraising
· Experience creating content for various social media platforms (basic understanding of digital photography, video editing for social media, etc.)
· Experience with website content management systems
· Interest in art and/or artmaking
· Commitment to using communications to carry forward ASLD’s values
Benefits
ASLD’s full-time employees qualify for a generous benefits package including: paid leave, employer-paid medical, dental and long-term disability insurance, as well as the opportunity to take courses at no cost. This is an in-person position with the opportunity to work one day a week remotely after the first 6 months of employment.
How to Apply
Email a resume and cover letter describing your interest in the Communications & Development Coordinator position to t.crisman@asld.org. Please include “Your Name – Communications & Development Coordinator” in the subject line of the email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only potential candidates will be contacted; no phone calls, please. Position open until filled.
