Development and Communications Assistant job - Earth Innovation Institute - San Francisco, CA

TITLE: Development and Communications Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Development and Communications Assistant reports to the Director of Development and Communications and serves a key role in the organization, liaising with both internal staff and external stakeholders while supporting development and communications activities crucial to institutional advancement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development

• Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters


• Manage the Blackbaud e-Tapestry donor database and create reports as needed


• Conduct preliminary research on prospective donors


• Coordinate appeal letter production and mailing


• Coordinate administrative details for board meetings and functions


• Coordinate details for fund-raising events


• Coordinate grants administration


• Provide support on other projects as required

Communications

• In collaboration with the Director of Development and Communications and the Social Media Coordinator, create and implement an annual calendar of communications activity


• Maintain EII website, updating content as needed


• Coordinate outside contractors on website maintenance as needed


• Coordinate email marketing communications


• Coordinate production of marketing collateral materials


• Provide support on other projects as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years experience providing fundraising or communications support, preferably in the non-profit sector


• Ability to think creatively and write persuasively


• Capable of dealing with confidential matters and using sound judgment


• Highly organized, flexible; detail-oriented; able to balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines and anticipate needs; professional demeanor


• Able to work effectively with individuals from a variety of disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds.


• Experience living or working in a developing country desired


• Proficiency in WordPress and Microsoft Office Suite required, experience with HTML, PowerPoint, InDesign, MailChimp or Contstant Contact and CRM databases preferred.


• Able to work evenings and weekends and travel as needed.

Location: This is a full-time position based in San Francisco.

Compensation: Competitive, dependent upon experience. This is a full-time exempt position

To Apply:

Send Cover Letter, resume, two writing samples of a professional nature and contact information for three references.

Organizational Summary:

The Earth Innovation Institute is a not-for-profit, independent research institute with headquarters in San Francisco and programs in Brazil, Indonesia and Colombia. We pursue our goals of slowing climate change, conserving tropical forests and fisheries, and improving rural livelihoods by promoting sustainable rural development through a blend of research, consensus-building, policy analysis and reform, and private sector engagement.

Earth Innovation Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Required experience:

• Non-profit development or communications: 1 year