Community Development Representative jobs in Waterbury, CT

Development Coordinator

Southington Community YMCA

Part-Time position – 20 hours per week (4 days per week, 5 hours per day; hours may increase slightly on/around Special Events)

Pay: $18.00 - $19.50/hour based on experience

Requirements:

· Qualified candidate must have 1-3 years of fundraising/special events experience

· Work well independently, and provide excellent customer service to members and

staff

· Ability to multi-task and successfully handle multiple projects and concepts at

the same time and under pressure

· Knowledge/experience in web design, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro preferred, and Microsoft Office Suite required

· Knowledge/proficiency in social media platforms

· Must have an outgoing, friendly personality with excellent computer, oral, written and problem-solving skills

· Must be organized and able to work effectively with board members, volunteers, staff and business leaders

· Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Development Director, the Development Coordinator will provide administrative, program, and event support for the community development team in the areas of fundraising, event planning & production, and volunteer management when needed.

· Support the Southington and Cheshire Community YMCAs in their community development efforts, planning special events, Annual Campaign, and Capital Campaigns

· Assist in the development of all Branch/Association-wide advertising and marketing campaigns for Special Events, Annual Campaigns, and Capital Campaigns

· Support distribution of marketing, promotional materials both in the community and via social media/email communications, including press releases, etc.

· Learn and keep up to date on Y branding and compliance related to communications

· Incorporate Y branding into all development communications and messaging strategies for the association

· Review, update and manage overall development calendar for the Association

· Attend community events as they pertain to fund development and relationship building in the community

· Creation of marketing and promotional materials as assigned

· Some travel required

· Administrative work such as filing, record keeping, word processing, telephone, coordinating meeting schedules

· Input of donations and sponsorships into appropriate databases

· Coordinate acknowledgement letters and notes

· Assist in keeping donor files updated and accurate

· Interact with volunteers on a regular basis

· Input and maintain computer data in regards to constituent records, prospects,

donors, and solicitors

· Create various reports as needed

· Hours should be tracked daily and reported on payroll form

· Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Director that are consistent with

the community development functions of the Southington-Cheshire Community

YMCAs

· Attend Development Committee meetings as needed

Expectations:

· Improved tracking and evaluation of constituent contacts

· All aspects of special events for the association will be well organized, carefully

executed, and designed to meet the financial objectives

· High level of donor satisfaction, projecting positive public image, and meets expectations of our donors, volunteers, guests, and community

· The Community Development team will operate according to budget and mission, and will work to enhance the overall position of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person