AddressORGANIZATION OVERVIEWRiverdale Neighborhood House, Inc. (RNH) is of, by, and for its local community. Our missionis to strengthen our community in the Northwest Bronx by delivering programs and ensuringaccess to resources that build bonds, create networks, and promote equity acrossgenerational, cultural, racial, and economic lines. We work with a vibrant, diverse communityof over 50,000 residents who live in an area bordered by the Hudson River, Van CortlandtPark, Manhattan, and Yonkers. RNH provides a wide range of programming anchored inregular needs assessments of our community. Today, RNH offers no-cost pre-schooleducation and free and low-cost after-school programs for children aged 2-13. Activities forhigh school students include internships, college advising, leadership development, andrecreation. Adults participate in enrichment classes, community events, and volunteerprograms. The volunteer-run Telephone Reassurance Program supports homebound olderadults. To address food insecurity (1 in 5 households locally), RNH manages a mutual-aidfridge, an urban farm, and a farm stand.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONRiverdale Neighborhood House is seeking a creative, mission-driven and hardworkingindividual to join our team as a full-time Communications & Development Associate.Working closely with the Director of Community Engagement & Development, theCommunications & Development Associate will play a key, strategic role in communityoutreach and RNH’s organizational growth. The Communications & Development Associate isresponsible for managing RNH’s communications platforms, including creating content forsocial media and electronic communications, and will assist with overhauling RNH’smarketing strategy. The Communications & Development Associate is also responsible formanaging the portfolio of individual donors, including maintaining a donor database, assistingwith the cultivation of new donors, and supporting individual giving events, includingfundraisers and community events.This position requires strong computer and organizational skills, an ability to manage multiplecompeting priorities simultaneously, a creative spirit and an enthusiasm for forgingrelationships internally and with community partners. Having a ‘can do’ philosophy and beingready to help out with other priorities of the Community Division, as they arise, will also be akey attribute of this individual.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCommunications● Manage organization’s day to day external communications across digital and printplatforms, including organization’s website and social media accounts (Instagram,Facebook)● Solicit, coordinate, and create content in collaboration with organization departments,including developing marketing materials (flyers) and email marketing campaigns● Develop communications strategy and style guide, including assisting with overhaulingorganization branding for innovative, effective and consistent approach● Develop analytical dashboard to track impact of communications strategy● Assist with community outreach including managing press inquiriesDevelopment● Assist with the development of goals and strategies for fundraising campaignstargeting individual donors.● Maintain and serve as the department point person for the donor managementdatabase; update donor records, compile biographical information, create analyticalreports and queries for various fundraising initiatives.● Provide key administrative and logistical support to individual fundraising events,including cocktail parties, as well as community events, such as the summer concertseries● Maintain donor/guest lists, gather and prepare registration materials and other dutiesfor fundraising events targeting individuals.● Coordinate and send out end-of-year tax write-off letters to all donors● Analyze and provide fundraising results to senior leadership for its review.REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:● Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and relationship buildingskills● Experience managing database and/or CRM platform● Strong skills in social media and website management, experience working withSquarespace and Mailchimp a plus● Graphic design skills and experience (i.e. Canva, In-Design)● Experience in event planning and production● Proficiency in Google Workplace (particularly Docs & Sheets)● Self-starter, able to work independently, a motivational team player and creative thinker● Outstanding attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlinessimultaneously● Sense of humor and ability to work in changing environment● Bachelor’s degree preferred● Exceptionally organized and detail oriented● Bi-lingual English and Spanish● ‘Can do’ mindset. Willing to take on tasks beyond role as required at the direction ofthe Board Chair and Executive Director.
Minimum Salary: 52000 Maximum Salary: 52000 Salary Unit: Yearly
