Marketing and Development Specialist. at Diocese of St. Augustine

Gainesville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Donor Database Management, Copywriting, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Event Planning, Content Writing, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Donor Relations, Strategic Planning

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

The Catholic Charities Gainesville Regional Office is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Marketing and Development Specialist. This is a 35 hour a week position, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm, in-office position is located in Gainesville, FL. The salary range is $23 to $25 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Catholic Charities offers a competitive non-profit compensation package with competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits; 100% employer paid health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term disability, long-term disability, supplemental 403B retirement plan, and pension. To apply please submit a cover letter, application and resume. Email, telephone call and walk-in applications will not be accepted. Job Summary The Marking and Development Specialist provides marketing, social media and development support to ensure successful attainment of outcomes related to annual giving, corporate relations, fundraising events, and other development opportunities. This position performs complex administrative support relating to development activities. Responsible for managing agency’s donor recognition and assisting the Gainesville Regional Office with fundraising activities, grants, marketing, and public relations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Maintain integrity of donor database by ensuring timely entries and recognition of contributions, correction of errors, and list enhancement always working to identify new friends of Catholic Charities. Send thank you letters in a timely manner for all donations. * Maintain a list of stakeholders, to acknowledge birthdays, anniversaries and life events and possess the ongoing ability to pull accurate and current contact information. * Develop and implement social media campaigns, including developing messaging and content, creating distribution strategies, and analyzing results for all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. * Develop and implement agency communications strategy and marketing plan by preparing information for Diocesan e-newsletters and other public relations opportunities. * Executes social media content and engagement strategy, including copywriting, graphic design and proofreading. * Content writing for the website, blog, social media, and sales and marketing collateral * Design and prepare various event related marketing materials, including brochures and flyers. * Oversee the Development Committee. * In collaboration with the Regional Director and Development Committee, create and implement annual fundraising plan with innovative strategies to meet budget goals, including fundraising events, direct mailing appeals, Diocesan campaigns, corporate gifts, and sponsorships. * Assist in event planning and project coordination, including making arrangements for entertainment, transportation, facilities, technology equipment, printing, food & beverage, and other event related issues. * Assist in the implementation of the agency communications strategy and marketing plan by preparing information for Diocesan e-newsletters and other public relations opportunities. * Executes social media content and engagement strategy, including copywriting, graphic design and proofreading. * Develop and maintain donor profiles, relationships with major donors, parish leaders and diocesan staff. * Draft content (e.g., press releases) for mass media or company website. * Perform administrative duties as directed to ensure efficient operations of the office. * Handling office tasks, such as filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up for meetings, and ordering supplies. * Maintain integrity of donor database by ensuring timely entries and recognition of contributions. * Generate IRS acknowledgement letters and thank you letters for all donors. * Coordinate creation and delivery of custom thank you notes for donors and event sponsors. * Monitor industry news and report on relevant trends. * Track media coverage and analyze share-of-voice * Other duties as assigned. Other Duties and Functions: * Consistently demonstrate a positive, friendly, respectful and caring attitude with staff, clients, volunteers and visitors, projecting a welcoming atmosphere to all. * Organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve complex problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities. * Adhere to agency standards of ethical conduct and maintain professional boundaries with staff, volunteers and clients. * Adhere to agency standards involving the handling of highly confidential and sensitive information. * Display sensitivity to the served population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. * Attend all Agency meetings as required. * Participate in in-service activities, training, continuing education, conferences and workshops for professional development and compliance with grant and Agency policies. * Keep detailed records per Agency and department guidance. * Correctly enter required information in the prescribed databases, in a timely manner. * Comply with regulatory, statutory, contractual, grant and Agency standards for timeliness, completeness and accuracy when preparing and maintaining paperwork and required reports. * Comply with Diocesan and Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. general policies, regulations, and procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of social media and marketing campaigns. * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create a cohesive narrative. * Ability to develop marketing materials and present ideas and concepts clearly and accurately. * Ability to report to work on time, follow directions from supervisor and accept constructive feedback. * Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. * Ability to interact effectively, compassionately, and respectfully with clients, visitors, staff and board members. * Strong typing and computer skills are required, including knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other software programs. * Proficiency in Adobe suite. * Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to adopt the style, tone, and voice of our business' various types of content. * Excellent organizational skills and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. * Ability to remain calm and work in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines. * High level of personal initiative and ability to work with minimal oversight. * Ability to act calmly in crisis situations and to resolve conflicts in a constructive and effective manner. * Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a cooperative work environment. * Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change. * Ability to understand and follow agency policies and procedures. * Ability to learn agency specific software. * Excellent customer service skills. Required/Preferred Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or another relevant field. * At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Other Requirements * Clear a Level II background screening. * Clear a reference check (professional and personal) * Clear a local background check from the county in which you reside. * Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check. * Provide proof of and maintain a minimum personal auto insurance according to agency standards. * Provide a copy of all certifications prior to your first day of employment. * Clear an E-Verify check. * Valid Florida state driver’s license and a reliable car. Driving and Travel * 10% travel is required for this job. * This position requires that you drive your personal automobile or vehicle on agency business on behalf of Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. Therefore, you are required to have a current valid Florida Driver’s License. Maximum points accumulated on your driving record cannot exceed 6 at any one time for you to be considered as having a good driving record. You are required to carry automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $50,000 for each person, $100,000 for each accident or occurrence for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage. In addition, limits up to 100,000/$300,000/$50,000 are required in the event of transporting children. You must provide the agency with a current certificate of insurance. Catholic Charities participates in the federal work authorization program E-Verify which allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. It does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, family and medical leave status, marital status, ancestry or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Responsibilities

The specialist provides marketing, social media, and development support to achieve goals for annual giving, corporate relations, and fundraising events. They are responsible for managing donor recognition, maintaining the donor database, and executing the agency's communications strategy.