Development and Marketing Coordinator

Amy Perry

The Carver Foundation of Norwalk is the largest provider of afterschool and summer programs in Norwalk, CT. Norwalk
Public Schools is the number one city school district in the state for three years in a row, as measured by Connecticut State Accountability Report. The Development and Marketing Coordinator is a newly created position for an enthusiastic, creative, and tech-savvy professional with excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal skills to join our team. This new position will work closely with development and program staff to help develop and implement cutting-edge communications and marketing strategies across a variety of media platforms to expand, engage, and inspire
Carver audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, a strong instinct to think outside the box and experiment with new ideas, and a deep working knowledge of current digital marketing best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and/or edit donor communications, e.g., acknowledgment letters, e-newsletters, grant proposals and grant reports, and digital media content.
• Manage communications calendars by working with Carver staff to capture organizational and programmatic dates that serve Carver students, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Review and ensure the quality of donor and marketing distribution lists and create custom lists as needed.
• Help develop marketing campaigns for various Carver programs and events, including digital and print collateral.
• Manage event mobile applications, working with vendors and staff.
• Work with vendors and staff to continuously improve the usability, design, and content of Carver’s website, including the Google Ad Grant.
• Monitor and report regularly on website analytics and take corrective action when needed; manage social media editorial calendar and post valuable, shareable content regularly.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications and marketing strategies and practices.
• Support Carver’s Volunteer & Alumni Programs

Qualifications and Experience:
A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2 to 3 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted if it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:

• Philanthropic organizations and their functions
• Grants management (preparation and monitoring of full application cycle)
• Non-profit management
• Customer services skills
• Online grantor management software/systems
• Marketing principles, including publicity, media relations, public relations, and social media.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Work with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge software as well as, related to job-specific duties (e.g., MS Office, photo editing, video, and graphics, Google Apps, Social Media Platforms)
• Experience working with Blackbaud products and/or other CRM software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized and process-oriented
• Excellent writer
• Knowledge of outreach and communications
• Flexibility with assignments, environments, and co-workers
• Professionally represent organization both externally and internally
• Manage several projects simultaneously
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Operate office business equipment (e.g., scanner, printer, computer)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• May require lifting and carrying objects that require the ability to lift to a maximum of 50 lbs.

Salary: salary ranges from $43k- 45k, plus Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

To apply, send your resume to opportunities@carvercenterct.org