Development and Communications Associate
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Posted on August 06, 2024The Opportunity: The Development and Communications Associate provides vital support in a collaborative environment toward ensuring Texas prioritizes water security. While primarily an administrative support role, this position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with senior leadership across programmatic and operational goals.Ideal Candidate:
Organized and detail-oriented early career professional looking to learn and contribute to a collaborative team. The ideal candidate is curious and values initiative, problem-solving, and efficient and effective processes.Job Title:
Development & Communications AssociateLocation:
Austin, TexasReports To:
Director of Strategic Partnerships & DevelopmentFLSA Status:
[Exempt]ABOUT TWFTexas Water Foundation (TWF) is a statewide, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to lead Texas into a secure water future. Established in 1998, its original objective was to raise public awareness among all Texans regarding the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Today, Texas Water Foundation’s work is focused on water policy, workforce and leadership initiatives, and a statewide water campaign. Read the strategic plan here.THE ROLE OF THE DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATEPrimary ResponsibilitiesDevelopment support (40%):
Donor database management: record and process gifts, pledges, and payments; generate and prepare reports and mail/email lists for campaigns and strategy; assist with prospect research and donor giving analysis for new individual giving program and endowment campaign.Donor recognition and stewardship: assist in the development and execution of donor stewardship plan; generate tax acknowledgments; support the development of annual reports; facilitate quarterly donor outreach.Future endowment campaign: support strategy and campaign-specific proposals in collaboration with leadership and campaign contractor.Events: support logistics and administrative duties for fundraising events.
Communications support (40%):
Overall communications strategy support: assist with the execution of TWF’s communications strategy, including public-facing materials such as website, social media content, blog posts, marketing emails, and other communications collateral.Website maintenance and updates: post and update communications and fundraising content.Social media: assist with creative strategy; post to various social media channels with correct sizing and tagging best practices; monitor engagement.Fundraising communications: assist with website updates and fundraising-specific communications collateral within the context of the greater communications plan.
Organizational Administrative support (20%):
Administrative support for TWF team as needed, including general office tasks, board meetings, event support, operational support, calendar support, etc.
Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in related field preferredStrong commitment to a collaborative, team-oriented organizational cultureDetail-oriented, highly organized, enthusiastic, and hard-workingAbility to prioritize and maintain focus on wide range of responsibilitiesCommitment to the mission and vision of Texas Water FoundationCommitment to professional execution of programs and integrityEntrepreneurial spirit and growth mindsetFamiliarity with Google Suite, Squarespace, and design software is a plusADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCompensation & Benefits:The starting salary for this position is $60,000 annually. Texas Water Foundation is proud to offer opportunities for growth as well as a generous benefits package including health insurance, retirement contribution, and paid time off including maternity/paternity leave. TWF is currently working in a hybrid office environment.How to Apply:Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to info@texaswater.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not contact the Texas Water Foundation offices or staff directly.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status or any other legally protected status.
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