Marketing & Development Coordinator

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Unclassified - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Cambridge, MA

About the position

The Marketing and Development Coordinator will be an integral part of the marketing and fundraising functions at East End House. This is a full-time position under the immediate supervision of the President and CEO and will work closely with all East End House Program Directors. The role is designed to support the organization in achieving its annual fundraising goals and enhancing its marketing efforts. The Coordinator will assist in developing a comprehensive development plan, which includes writing and prospecting grants, managing grant deadlines, and tracking outcomes. This position requires collaboration with program directors to gather information for reporting, comply with donor expectations, and understand programmatic needs for funding. Additionally, the Coordinator will be responsible for preparing and sending donor acknowledgments, managing in-kind donations, and coordinating mail campaigns. In terms of marketing and public relations, the Coordinator will assist in updating and managing East End House's website and social media platforms. They will also help prepare marketing materials, write and publish e-newsletters, and contribute to the development of both short-term and long-term marketing strategies. A significant aspect of this role includes taking a leading role in planning and executing fundraising receptions and events, ensuring that all activities align with the organization's mission and goals. The ideal candidate will be skilled and passionate about the East End House mission, possess excellent problem-solving abilities, and demonstrate superb organizational skills to balance multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the President and CEO in developing a comprehensive development plan to achieve annual fundraising goals.
• Write and prospect grants; manage all grant deadlines and track outcomes.
• Work closely with program Directors to review services to obtain information for reporting, comply with donor expectations, and be aware of programmatic needs for funding.
• Prepare and send donor acknowledgments.
• Manage in-kind donations and issue receipts.
• Help prospect and research grant opportunities.
• Coordinate mail campaigns.
• Assist in updating and managing East End House's website and social media sites.
• Prepare marketing and collateral materials.
• Write and publish e-newsletters.
• Help develop a short-term and long-term strategy and plan for marketing and public relations.
• Plan and execute East End House's fundraising receptions and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 1 year of fundraising experience preferred.
• 1 year of database management experience preferred.
• 1 year of events management experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent grant writing skills.
• Skilled technology user, with database management experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Enthusiastic about working with and enriching the lives of children and youth.
• Excellent problem-solver who can balance multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in digital marketing.
• Experience in social media management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Professional development assistance