Job Type: Permanent
Salary Details: $45K-60K
Deadline: Aug 30, 2023

The Communications Coordinator will play a crucial role in marketing, communications, and fundraising efforts, with a specific focus on donor stewardship. The Communications Coordinator will partner with the Development team and support the entire organization to develop CDLT’s brand and support our mission through strategic marketing and communications.

  • Communicating the mission: develop and implement marketing strategies with a focus on storytelling to promote our organization’s initiatives, programs, and events through various channels, including social media, email marketing, and traditional media.
  • Develop, audit and sync CDLT’s brand standards across all platforms.
  • Identify new opportunities and innovative strategies to enhance our marketing and fundraising efforts, driving continuous improvement.
  • Provide vital support for fundraising activities with a focus on donor stewardship to nurture existing relationships and cultivate new ones. Creating donor communications in collaboration with the Development Director including appeals, membership acquisition and renewals.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Communications Coordinator will play a crucial role in marketing, communications, and fundraising efforts, with a specific focus on donor stewardship. The Communications Coordinator will partner with the Development team and support the entire organization to develop CDLT’s brand and support our mission through strategic marketing and communications. Specific duties will be designed to take maximum advantage of individual skill sets and complement the roles of existing staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Communicating the mission: develop and implement marketing strategies with a focus on storytelling to promote our organization’s initiatives, programs, and events through various channels, including social media, email marketing, and traditional media. Communications include but not limited to:
    • Quarterly membership renewals
    • Bi-annual appeals
    • Bi-annual newsletters
    • Monthly e-newsletters
    • Event invitations
    • Annual Report
    • Press Releases
    • Regular website updates
  • Develop, audit and sync CDLT’s brand standards across all platforms.
  • Workflow Management: Oversee multiple marketing and fundraising projects simultaneously, ensuring seamless execution and meeting deadlines. This role will support the entire team by managing an outreach calendar, tracking events and communication for members and the public.
  • Identify new opportunities and innovative strategies to enhance our marketing and fundraising efforts, driving continuous improvement.
  • Data Analysis: In concert with the Development Director, use data analytics to measure the success of marketing campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and donor engagement efforts, providing valuable insights for decision-making.
  • Fundraising Support: Provide vital support for fundraising activities with a focus on donor stewardship to nurture existing relationships and cultivate new ones. Creating donor communications in collaboration with the Development Director including appeals, membership acquisition and renewals. Provide support through communications for in-person and online events. Represent CDLT at fundraising and community events.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • One to three years in project management, communications, journalism, or marketing.
  • Storytelling Abilities: Demonstrated track record of delivering compelling narratives through various mediums.
  • Data-Driven Approach: Experience in using data analytics to assess performance and inform decision-making. Experience or interest in researching and analyzing market trends, demographics, peer and aspirational organization work, and other relevant information to form marketing strategies.
  • People Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
  • Enthusiastic about the mission and impact of CDLT.
  • Experience in publishing software, Adobe applications, META Platforms and complementary media, and CRM platforms.
  • Initiative-taker, self-disciplined person with spark, imagination, and creativity. 
  • Ability to remain focused and not intimidated by tasks/time limitations. 

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Despite its steady growth, Chelan-Douglas Land Trust remains a small, grassroots organization. As such, this position may be needed to assume added duties as directed by the Development Director to retain and advance the viability of this non-profit organization.

TO APPLY: 

Applications will be reviewed as received until August 30, 2023, or until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter and résumé by email to Angela Morris, Associate Director at angela@cdlandtrust.org