Vision Is Priceless Council, Inc – Development Coordinator
Expires Jun 05, 2023
Description
Are you looking for a job where you can feel good about the work you do every day and know you are making a difference in the community? Join our team and help improve vision health in Northeast Florida and access to vision care for adults and children in need. Under the supervision of the Development Director, the Development Coordinator will assist with special events, donor relations, social media and other marketing initiatives, and administrative tasks involved with nonprofit development. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual who is excited to join a hard-working, mission-driven team. This is a great job for someone who is interested in an opportunity to get hands-on experience for all aspects of nonprofit development.
Salary, Work Environment, and Benefits:
• Full-time, non-exempt position
• Location: Hybrid (office in Jacksonville, FL)
• 37.5 hour work week
• Includes health insurance for employee (premium paid by Vision Is Priceless), paid time off, holidays, and sick time
• Retirement matching program
Essential duties and responsibilities
• Assists in the planning and executing of fundraising events and activities, including creating invitations and sponsorship proposals, assisting with event participants’ needs (registration, questions, information distribution), logistics, recruiting and coordination of volunteers, helping with event marketing and promotional efforts, invoicing, and securing donations and sponsorships • Assists in the development and implementation of initiatives for the acquisition of new donors • Generate and send mailings and other correspondence with sponsors and donors • Maintains the donor database, processes donations, creates gift acknowledgement letters, and maintains the mailing lists • Helps with the organization’s social media efforts, website content management, newsletters, eblasts, and e-appeals • Creates digital and written marketing material for programs and fundraising • Attends and represents Vision Is Priceless at offsite community events • Generates reports on status of donors, sponsors, and media outreach efforts • Serves as an active member of the Vision Is Priceless team, learns about programs, services, client relations and is willing to help when needed • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Mission driven, have a passion for helping others, and possess a positive can do attitude • Highly motivated, goal-oriented self-starter • Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective working independently • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to manage time and adhere to deadlines • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Flexible and adaptable in order to contribute within a growing, changing organization • Culturally competent with the ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people Other position requirements: • Available to work occasional weekends or evenings for meetings and events • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Knowledge of WordPress, Canva, MailChimp, and Panorama preferred (or willingness to learn) • Able to lift up to 30 lbs • Applicant must have a valid Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work and work-related meetings and event • A Level 2 background check is required
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field (Communications, Business, Sociology, etc.) that compliments the job or 2+ years of experience working in nonprofit development, special events, administration or similar field
Salary/Salary Range
$18 - $23 an hour
How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter to ashley@visionispriceless.org. No phone calls please.
Company/Organization
Vision Is Priceless Council, Inc
http://www.visionispriceless.org