Communication & Development Associate
(Part-time)
Job Summary:
Legal Aid is hiring a Communication & Development Associate, which is a new role for the organization.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Gift Processing and Acknowledgement: Assisting with the processing of donations, preparing and sending acknowledgement letters on a weekly basis, and maintaining accurate records of donations.
Database Management: Maintaining and updating donor information in fundraising databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Fundraising & Event Support: Assisting with the planning and execution of fundraising events, preparing fundraising materials such as annual reports, brochures, e-newsletters, etc.
Website: Update LAFSBC website content including working with program leadership and staff to solicit or create up-to-date information.
Email: Create and manage regular email communications to LAFSBC audiences about our work. Work with the leadership team to maintain email marketing calendars.
Social Media: Plan and manage LAFSBC social media accounts with content support from LAFSBC staff. Work to expand the reach and engagement of our work through current and new social media channels.
Media: Prepare press releases for media on a periodic basis.
Qualifications:
Supports the mission of the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County.
Excellent project management skills; experience meeting deadlines.
Strong writing and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Should be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Canva, MailChimp, donor database systems, or similar programs.
Experience with various social media platforms.
Desired Qualifications:
Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish
Bachelor's or Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience working in non-profit communication or development.
Familiarity with civil legal aid or the legal community.
Location: The position is based out of our Santa Barbara office but supports the work of the organization countywide. Training period will be in-person and then a hybrid schedule of work in office/work-from home expected moving forward.
Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week part-time, M-F. May occasionally be assigned evening or weekend hours for a special event.
Compensation. $23 to $28 per hour, depending on experience. Non-exempt.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications will be accepted immediately and on a rolling basis. Expected start date of September 30 or later. Please submit a resume and a list of references to personnel@lafsbc.org.
ABOUT US: The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to Santa Barbara County residents. Our mission is to provide high-quality civil legal services to low-income and other vulnerable residents in order to ensure equal access to justice. We change lives through direct representation, legal advice and information, and community education. Our vision is a community where low-income people and other vulnerable residents are empowered to thrive and where all residents have meaningful access to the civil justice system. Our offices are located in Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara.
www.lafsbc.org
The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partner status, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.
