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Formerly the Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County
Position Title: Development and Communications Coordinator Reports to: Director of Development and Communications Hours: 40 per week. Full-Time, Non-Exempt. Location: San Luis Obispo County Salary: $17/hour + benefits Apply by: Position is open until filled.
How to Apply Please submit resume and cover letter electronically to the email listed with the subject line Development & Communications Coordinator. No calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until filled. Visit www.standstrongnow.org to learn more about our programs and services.
Our Mission: To support survivors and end domestic violence in San Luis Obispo County.
Purpose and Responsibilities This employee is responsible for assisting the development, communications, and outreach functions of Stand Strong. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position, reporting to the Director of Development and Communications (DDC).
Job Duties include but are not limited to the following: Administrative Support: Provide general support to Director of Development and Communications Maintain calendars and appointments for the department, including functions and outreach opportunities Answer and return phone messages and discuss donations, outreach and other opportunities for the department with the DDC on a daily basis. Respond to routine inquiries about departmental activities and services and make referrals of any issues to the DDC Display a professional manner and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels within the Department Record and keep track of all donations that are received by the agency Prepare and send thank you letters to donors within one week of receipt of donation Assist with maintaining donor database Other duties as assigned
Outreach, Marketing, Fundraising and Development Create a monthly social media calendar, schedule posts (across all social media platforms) and create monthly donor E-Newsletter using leading research, and populating with relevant content to promote interest in Stand Strong and the DV/SA field with approval by the DDC Develop, track and maintain a library of speaking engagements, partnership and media opportunities for the organization. Participate in public speaking engagements as requested by the DDC, ED, and/or AD and approved by the DDC Design and implement special appeals (including year-end appeals), press releases, flyers and broader marketing materials with solicited initial input on key messages from the DDC and final approval by the DDC Draft and edit communications copy (e.g. press releases, publications, presentations, reports, social media posts) for approval by the DDC
Formerly the Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County
Develop text and graphics templates, managing and updating interface with our website using appropriate software Assist with updating and creating new content for Stand Strong’s WordPress website Assist in creating targets, goals, and new outcomes for state contract and grant funded projects related to domestic violence Collaborate with the DDC to research and identify new markets for outreach and public speaking. Attend, plan and set up for special events, expos, fairs and conferences to promote Stand Strong as requested by the DDC (may include evenings and some weekends) Participate in internal and external committees relating to education, outreach and training as approved by DDC Create with DDC approval and distribute evaluations of training and other events, and collaborate with the Development and Communications team to integrate feedback to improve program development. Assist with planning and executing agency fundraising activities, including tracking of ticket sales, planning, preparation and advertising and sponsorship Conduct ethical, confidential research, as requested, on individual, corporate and foundation prospects Coordinate the production of a range of materials for donor solicitation, including background materials and collateral to leave with donors Support special events and public information activities for the promotion and advancement of the organization’s mission and goals Assist with grant writing for the department as directed by the DDC, AD, and/or ED, prepare budgets for grant proposals with assistance from the Director of Finance, and comply with required reporting processes including evaluation of the grant Other duties as assigned.
Meetings: Participate in regular all-staff meetings and other Stand Strong meetings as requested by the Executive Director, Associate Director, and/or DDC.
Key Characteristics Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to be flexible Interact effectively with the public, various agencies and staff at all levels Ability to deal with stressful conditions in a calm and professional manner Superior time management and organization skills; capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously Creative problem solver and self-starter with a desire to serve the public interest and work with a team Strong work ethic and commitment to the organization’s mission and vision Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude Graphic design abilities/experience Technologically savvy, fluent using WordPress, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, blogs, web, database and other social media and information technology systems Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team Ability to use good judgment, take initiative, make recommendations in resolving problems and provide suggestions to DDC Able to thrive in an unstructured environment Provide assistance and perform additional duties in other Stand Strong areas as needed or assigned by leadership.
Formerly the Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County
Qualifications: Experience with development, social media platforms and outreach to community stakeholders Strong oral and written communication skills Demonstrate cultural competency and awareness in dealing with diverse populations Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in Spanish preferred Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area is preferred Minimum two years’ experience working in similar setting preferred Requirements: Must satisfactorily pass a background check (reimbursed by employer). Completion of Stand Strong’s 40-hour DV training program, to be initiated as soon as possible upon employment Some nights and weekends will be required Please Note: Stand Strong is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). This job description is designed to cover the basic requirements of the position, can be revised at any time, and does not change the “at will” status of employment at Stand Strong. Some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, walking, carrying and other movements may be required. The position will require extended periods of time sitting and working on a computer keyboard that will involve extensive wrist and hand movement. The employee will be required to perform these movements without risk of injury to themselves or others, or to demonstrate how they can perform the essential functions listed above. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Stand Strong’s Core Values: 1. Safety: We claim an atmosphere of emotional, verbal, and physical non-violence in our
workplace and in our programs. 2. Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency in all that we do in order to foster collaboration,
trust and sustainability. 3. Confidentiality: We believe in the importance of protecting private information. 4. Survivor-centered: We hold survivors, their strength and their resilience at the core of all we do. 5. Empowerment: We stand with our clients; we don’t act or speak for them. We serve them as
advocates. 6. Diversity: We value inclusion and acknowledge that everybody is different and important. We
treat every individual with respect and kindness. 7. Respect: We act with professionalism, courtesy, and fairness to empower our clients, our
community partners, each other and ourselves.
Formerly the Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County
Please Note All employees who work at Stand Strong are important to the organization’s operations. Employees are required to cover for each other during vacation or if someone is out sick, on leave or otherwise unavailable, which means occasionally taking on tasks outside the normal scope of their job. Stand Strong employees are required and trained to provide emergency crisis services for domestic violence survivors, their families and friends who ask us to assist them. Providing these services is an organizational requirement and an expectation of all positions at Stand Strong. From time to time, employees may be asked to work on special projects, or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of your department or Stand Strong. Your cooperation and assistance in these cases is expected. Stand Strong provides equal opportunities to all employees, applicants for employment and to clients without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical conditions), age, disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran’s status, marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), gender identity and expression, hairstyles including twists and braids, or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws. This job description is designed to cover the basic requirements of the position, can be revised at any time, and does not change the “at will” status of employment at Stand Strong. Some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, walking, carrying, and other movements may be required. The position will require extended periods of time sitting and working on a computer keyboard that will involve extensive wrist and hand movement. The employee will be required to perform these movements without risk of injury to themselves or others, or to demonstrate how they can perform the essential functions listed above.
