Development and Communications Coordinator (P
New Haven Ecology Project•New Haven, CT
•Hybrid
About The Position
Common Ground High School is seeking a high-energy, "outside-the-box" thinker to fill the multi-faceted role of Development and Communications Coordinator. As our fundraising and marketing needs grow, we need a proactive go-getter who can seamlessly pivot between uplifting our work community through digital media and executing essential donor relations tasks. This is a dynamic role for a self-starter who can foresee potential problems, plan for contingencies, and build deep trust across the organization.
Requirements
- Proven ability to take initiative, juggle multiple competing priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Confident professional writing and proofreading skills for our website, social media posts, newsletters, and creative fundraising campaigns.
- Proficiency in managing virtual meetings, content development software, a digital camera, cell phones (iOS and Android), and social media analytics.
- Ability to take instruction and feedback from teachers, staff, managers, and department directors, while reporting to the Director of Development and Communications.
Responsibilities
- Lead the engagement and retention strategy for recurring monthly donors and donors giving up to the $500 level.
- Draft and manage the timely delivery of personalized thank-you letters and acknowledgment packages for all donors.
- Prepare high-quality briefing documents, slide decks, and folders for donor meetings and site visits.
- Assist in the logistical planning and execution of fundraising events, including guest list management and on-site coordination.
- Commission-based income for revenue generating use of Common Ground venue
- Maintain and update donor information within the organization's database to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Capture video and photo content across the high school, urban farm, and community programs.
- Manage and plan content creation and posting on social media, including Instagram and Facebook and expanding to TikTok.
- Manage and provide robust training to interns at local colleges and students in Media Club.
- Working with CGHS leadership and staff to help with promoting: the lottery, accepted students, interviewing current students, etc.
Benefits
- Work-life balance support with option to work from home one day per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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