Community Relations Assistant

Job Title: Community  Relations Manager/Communications and Development Specialist

Position Type: Part-Time, Contract

Salary: $20 per hour, up to 10 hours per week

Location: Virtual (Must use secure foundation-owned laptop)

Reports To: Executive Director

Job Summary:

The Community Relations Manager will be responsible for maintaining the donor database, coordinating communications with donors and grantees, and overseeing social media updates. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

Donor Stewardship:

1. Stewardship Calendar: Send monthly email updates to all donors through Bloomerang, detailing the results and outcomes of their donations.

2. Data Entry: Enter new donations and checks into the donor database. Ensure data integrity by only allowing additions, not deletions or modifications.

3. Reporting: Run reports from Bloomerang as requested.

Grantee Management:

4. Monthly Updates: Obtain monthly updates from grantees.

5. Social Media: Coordinate and post updates written by Founders/Family on Instagram and Facebook.

Qualifications:

• Experience with donor management systems (e.g., Bloomerang)

• Proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook)

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience in a non-profit organization

• Familiarity with Bloom or similar email marketing tools

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work virtually and use the company-provided laptop with proper security measures.

• Submit to a background check (and drug screen, if applicable).

• Must not be working part-time for any other non-profit to avoid conflicts of loyalty.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract period:

• Contract period from October 1 to December 31, 2024 with option to renew for 2025.