Development Specialist

Description

The Development Specialist is responsible for assisting with the implementation of development and marketing/communications activities to support Haymarket Center. This includes efforts to manage communications strategy, digital marketing, community outreach, and event management with the goal of engaging broad audiences to increase resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Oversee the organization’s communications calendar and lead the creation of all digital communications content for the organization.

· Create content for social media channels, engage with audience, and respond to inquiries, comments, and reviews.

· Support efforts to oversee the organization brand and update and maintain collateral, including brochures and flyers, and promotional items.

· Manage content on organization website.

· Support programs including the McDermott Professional Learning Center, through the creation of digital and print collateral, as needed.

· Manage the organization’s online reputation by monitoring and coordinating responses to online reviews, with the goal of maintaining a positive reputation.

· Assist with planning and execution of special events, especially related in-kind solicitations, coordination of day-of fundraising activities (ie auctions, raffles, etc.), and volunteer management.

· Manage engagement campaigns and promotional strategies for agency’s podcast social enterprises, and other special projects.

· Coordinate outreach opportunities and attend community events as a representative of Haymarket Center.

· Serve as a liaison to the organization’s Associate Board, providing guidance with recruitment, event planning and volunteering logistics, as well as overall strategy.

· Generate creative ideas to help raise the profile of Haymarket Center and sustain fundraising efforts.

· Other projects and support for the Vice President of Development as needed.

SKILLS

· Strong problem solving, written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

· Highly organized and ability 

· Experience with donor database/CRM, preferably Raiser’s Edge.

· Experience with email design software.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Requirements

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in non-profit      development or communications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Reports to: Vice President of Development

· Has reporting: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.