Development and Communications Coordinator (P

New Haven Ecology Project IncNew Haven, CT
$25 - $30Hybrid

About The Position

Common Ground 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.
  • Venue Promotion: 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.
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