Communications & Development Associate

Preble Street • Portland, ME

19h • $25

About The Position

The Communications & Development Associate supports agency fundraising and community engagement through the performance of a variety of communications, fundraising, and administrative tasks. This position supports communications to a wide range of stakeholders – including donors, staff, clients, volunteers, vendors, supporters, and other members of the public and holds primary responsibility for drafting fundraising appeal letters, thank you letters, and other assigned fundraising communications. This position provides support for the public’s initial contact with the agency via walk-in and email communication. Additionally, this role regularly assists the Executive Director and other members of senior leadership with administrative duties and projects as requested This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with a Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm schedule

Requirements

• previous experience in a fundraising or communications role and an associate or bachelor's degree with customer service experience; however, candidates with any combination of experience and education likely to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position will be considered
• An understanding of homelessness and poverty and a commitment to the agency's mission are required
• highly developed computer skills including Microsoft Office products
• excellent customer service skills
• excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• strong organization and time management skills
• the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• drafting fundraising appeal letters
• drafting thank you letters
• drafting other assigned fundraising communications
• support for the public’s initial contact with the agency via walk-in and email communication
• assists the Executive Director and other members of senior leadership with administrative duties and projects as requested

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• insurance
• retirement plan benefits include:
• 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time
• 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time
• 32 hours personal time
• 12 Paid Holidays Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
• Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree