Development Specialist

HAYMARKET CENTER•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Development Specialist assists with implementing development and marketing/communications activities that support Haymarket Center. The role supports communications strategy, digital marketing, community outreach, and event management to engage broad audiences and increase resources. The Specialist oversees the organization’s communications calendar and creates digital communications content. The position also supports the organization’s brand and collateral, manages website content and online reputation, and develops materials for programs such as the McDermott Professional Learning Center. Additional work includes engagement campaigns for podcast social enterprises and other projects, fundraising and special-event support, community outreach, and serving as a liaison to the Associate Board. The Specialist also provides other projects and support to the Vice President of Development as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of experience in nonprofit development or communications.
Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized.
Experience with a donor database or CRM; Raiser’s Edge is preferred.
Experience with email design software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Raiser’s Edge.

Responsibilities

Oversee the organization’s communications calendar and lead the creation of digital communications content.
Create content for social media channels, engage with audiences, and respond to inquiries, comments, and reviews.
Support oversight of the organization’s brand and update and maintain collateral, including brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
Manage content on the organization’s website.
Support programs, including the McDermott Professional Learning Center, by creating digital and print collateral as needed.
Monitor online reviews and coordinate responses to manage the organization’s online reputation.
Assist with planning and executing special events, including in-kind solicitations, day-of fundraising activities such as auctions and raffles, and volunteer management.
Manage engagement campaigns and promotional strategies for the agency’s podcast social enterprises and other special projects.
Coordinate outreach opportunities and attend community events as a representative of Haymarket Center.
Serve as liaison to the organization’s Associate Board, providing guidance on recruitment, event planning, volunteer logistics, and overall strategy.
Generate creative ideas to raise Haymarket Center’s profile and sustain fundraising efforts.
Provide other projects and support for the Vice President of Development as needed.