Development and Communications Assistant

QUEST CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HEALTH • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Development and Communications (DevCom) Assistant, you will aid and support the DevCom Department in regular ongoing projects, as well as ad-hoc and one-off projects. This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple short- and long-term objectives, foster an agency-wide culture of community, and maintain a calm, pleasant, and professional demeanor. The DevCom Assistant will perform a broad range of tasks and will develop unique working relationships across teams at Quest. Quest Center's mission for over 35 years has been to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living, helping those dealing with challenges in their physical, mental, and emotional health. The goal is to build a welcoming, supportive, and safe community that promotes healing and empowerment. Quest Center is a network of compassionate individuals dedicated to providing unique integrated health services, committed to community-centered social justice infused health services, especially in the face of challenges like rising opioid-related incidents, lack of affordable housing, and threats to the rights of marginalized communities. The organization identifies as a culturally and linguistically specific organization serving the LBTQIA2S+ behavioral health center and partners with BIPOC Community based organizations providing integrative health and wellness services. Quest Center for Integrative Health is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term objectives
• Ability to foster an agency-wide culture of community
• Ability to maintain a calm, pleasant, and professional demeanor

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry for donation admin and maintain current and accurate donation records, including CRM maintenance.
• Assist with creation, posting, and scheduling of Social Media postings, newsletters, website updates, fliers, and event communications.
• Regularly collect and record donor, social, and web analytics.
• Assist with set up and organization of Podcasts, press coverage, and events.
• Collaborate with Merch and Brand design, including ordering, inventory, and distribution of orders.
• Play a vital role in the brainstorming, organizing, and creation of Events and Fundraising efforts as a member of the Events Committee.
• Collaborate with the DevCom Department and internally to boost staff and client buy-in and participation in DevCom activities.
• Fill-in as a representative of Quest at external tabling events as needed.
• Solicit, develop, grow, and maintain, partnerships and donor relations, including in-kind donations, sponsorships, and other DevCom partnerships.

Benefits

• Fully paid Kaiser Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, with options to increase coverage and dependents.
• 403b Retirement savings account with 1% employer contribution
• 5 Weeks paid time off in first year, increasing with tenure
• Qualify for student loan forgiveness programs
• Fully paid Employee Assistance Program with Canopy
• 2 month fully paid sabbatical after 7 years with Quest
• 9 annual paid holidays
• Annual continuing education budget and professional training funds of $800.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees