Development & Communication Coordinator I

MISSION & VISION OF FVPS

The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools (FVPS) strives toward creating opportunities to cultivate and inspire student success, while also supporting students to be happy, healthy, and ready to learn.

JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION (JEDI) STATEMENT

The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools (FVPS) is committed to becoming an Anti-Racist Multicultural Organization to eliminate opportunity gaps. We will share our work in equity and inclusion with our transformational partners as well as with educators and advocates throughout our district to create racially just and humanizing educational systems.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development & Communications Coordinator I supports the Foundation’s fundraising and outreach efforts by assisting with social media, newsletters, and donor communications. This position works closely with the Coordinator II and Executive Director to implement a communications calendar, engage with partners and supporters online, contribute to newsletters and reports, and help steward donor and sponsor relationships.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Development & Communication Coordinator I will report directly to the Executive Director.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the development & execution of an annual social media calendar
• Create engaging content to reach students, families, donors, and community partners
• Assist in developing an annual communication plan aligned with the social media calendar
• Draft newsletters and related email communications for events and campaigns
• Champion the Foundation’s storytelling efforts
• Support communications that highlight the Foundation’s initiatives & strategic plan, including youth led social media campaigns during heritage and culture months
• Help the Foundation stay relevant on digital platforms, including exploring new engagement opportunities
• Donor development and campaign support
• Write grants and reports
• Perform related duties as assigned

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• 2-3 years of experience managing social media for a brand or organization, including writing copy/newsletters
• Strong writing, storytelling and oral communications skills
• High professional and ethical standards, ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple projects with a high attention to detail
• Ability to engage with diverse communities, and demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Up to three weeks PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• Schedule Flexibility
• Up to 3% employer match Simple IRA plan

TO APPLY: please send your resume and cover letter to our Executive Director, Timothea Sutton, at .

The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applicants of all backgrounds and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Vancouver, WA 98661 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98661: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person