Business Development Officer

Position Summary:

The BDO plays a key role in the development of the growth and client acquisition strategy by establishing relationships with post-adoption entities and other referral sources as directed by the CEO.

The position requires the ability to work independently, promote the brand, and coordinate and host the marketing events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the marketing campaigns and events planned to develop the Hispanic market (location, merchandising, materials, etc.)
• Follow-up and monitor campaign performance (event registration, attendance control, etc.)
• Prepare and maintain a current contact base for referral sources (institutions, officials, professionals) for each service area
• Prepare the calendar of events/marketing campaigns for each service area
• Schedule meetings with professionals, related institutions and relevant people to present the company's service offerings
• Develop and maintain relationships with Hispanic influencers, social media outlets and partner organizations

· Coordinate creative and vendor partnerships (e.g., designers, printers, translators) to support campaign execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or outreach, preferably in the nonprofit or human services sector.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal); demonstrated experience writing culturally appropriate content for both audiences.
• Deep knowledge of Hispanic/Latino community dynamics, with experience in culturally specific outreach and engagement.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills; ability to translate complex ideas into compelling messaging.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Classification:

• Exempt under the FLSA Administrative Exemption:

Role involves independent judgment, discretion, and decision making

o Compensation meets or exceeds federal salary threshold requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with child welfare, adoption, foster care, or kinship family services.
• Experience in grant-funded programs or nonprofit compliance
• Experience in marketing and sales
• Prior experience coordinating outreach in Hispanic communities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

· Ability to support the company’s culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity.

· Ability to be clear headed and decisive based on the scope of the position.

· Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team.

· Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process - thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve.

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Well organized and adaptable

· Cleared criminal background check

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

· The employee may sit for extended periods of time

· The ability to drive long distances.

· A reasonable accommodation will be made as outlined by law. Reasonable accommodation is defined as any modification or adjustment to a job or the work environment that will enable a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to perform essential job functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sacramento, CA 95830 (Required)

Work Location: In person