Development & Communications Coordinator

Position Overview:

The Support Center for Child Advocates (CHILD ADVOCATES) is seeking a passionate, empathic, storyteller to join our Development and Communications Team. This position reports to the Director of Development & Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Donor Relations:

• Support donor stewardship efforts, including thank-you calls, recognition activities, and assisting in scheduling donor meetings as needed.
• Prepare the Executive Director and Director of Development & Communications for donor outreach activities and ensuring coordination with the other departments.
• Answer current and prospective donor inquiries; maintain relationships with existing donors through regular contact.

Content Creation:

• Draft and produce various communication materials such as newsletters, press releases, social media posts, and website content to inform stakeholders and promote the organization while maintaining brand consistency.
• Develop presentation materials for Executive Directors and Director of Development to use with donors.

Digital Management:

• Manage and maintain social media accounts, website content, and email campaigns.

Event Support:

• Support the coordination and organization of fundraising events by managing logistics, budgets, and materials.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure cohesive messaging and to meet strategic objectives.

Grant Support:

• Assist with reporting, tracking and documentation for government funding.

Administrative Support:

• Support all members of Development Team as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate:

• Excels in customer service and is detail-oriented with strong project management skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Applies a careful planning and systematic approach to processes and procedures and demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude, flexible and adaptable, a team player.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field and two or more years of fundraising or marketing experience is preferred but not required.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to be flexible and creative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar donor database preferred.
• Ability to operate within fixed deadlines while balancing multiple priorities; and to manage projects independently, as well as collaboratively.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools, including social media platforms, email marketing software, and content management systems.
• Willingness and ability to attend evening and off hour donor/events.
• Knowledge of advocacy work and legal representation and/or interest in Law, Child Welfare desirable

Salary Range:

$52,000 - $56,000/ year

How to Apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume to personnel@SCCALaw.org with “Development & Communications Coordinator” in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Child Advocates does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.