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Development & Communications Associate

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Easton, MD, USA
Full-time

Habitat for Humanity Choptank is seeking a full-time development and communications professional responsible for donor outreach, tracking, communication and database management as well as maintaining
channels for effective marketing and communications with various target markets including: donors, volunteers, and home buyers. Specifically, s/he will be expected to:

Areas of Responsibility: 

General Responsibilities:

  • Maintain transparent, accurate, and timely reporting, information, and donor records
  • commensurate with a high performing development office
  • Maintain specialized database (Abila/Sage), keeping abreast of all policies and Standard Operating
  • Procedures as well as remaining up-to-date on software developments and enhancements
  • Assist with the execution of specific fund raising plans and strategies under the direction of the Executive Director
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director

Special Event Responsibilities:

  • Schedule meetings, take and distribute minutes, manage written, oral, and marketing communications and conduct evaluation of events to support the Special Events committee
  • Maintain special event budget(s), implementing and overseeing a process for expense and revenue tracking, keeping the Executive Director and Event Chair(s) regularly updated
  • Support the Special Event Committee in selecting and managing caterers, venues, and rental companies

Marketing & Communications Responsibilities:

  • Manage marketing and communication needs of the organization including print, radio, electronic and social media to advance Habitat Choptank’s mission while establishing effective relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, current and prospective homeowners, and membersof the media
  • Responsibilities include drafting press releases and radio spots, photographing events, managing file of communication activities, and updating website and social media postings to meet the marketing and communication goals of Habitat Choptank and ReStore
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years experience in fundraising, communication, business or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be goal-driven, results-oriented and committed to the organization’s effort to expand the Habitat mission in Dorchester and Talbot counties
  • Self-motivated individual with the ability to function both independently and as a team member
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, ability to multi-task when faced with competing deadlines and priorities with timely and consistent attention to detail and follow up
  • Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential material with integrity
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Strong
  • Experience in effectively running a constituent management system such as Sage Fundraising 50/Abila or other product desired as well as experience in e-mail marketing software such as Constant Contact)
  • Maintain a consistent professional image through dress, actions, and relationships with others, modeling Christian principles and Habitat values
  • Hours: Full - Time (8:30 – 5:30pm with some evenings and weekends required)
  • Compensation: Commensurate with experience
  • Reports to: Executive Director

Organization Info

Habitat for Humanity International

Overview
Headquarters: 
Americus, GA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1987
About Us
Mission: 

Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build and repair houses all over the world using volunteer labor and donations. Our partner families purchase these houses through no-profit, no-interest mortgage loans or innovative financing methods. As a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry that builds with people in need regardless of race or religion, we welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 23 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 23 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Habitat for Humanity International
industry: 
Nonprofit