Development & Marketing Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Development & Marketing Coordinator plays a key role in advancing Pacific Gateway Center's mission by supporting grant development, fundraising, donor engagement, and marketing for the organization's programs and services. This position is responsible for researching and writing grant proposals, coordinating fundraising events, managing email and digital communications, and developing marketing content to promote the organization's shared commercial kitchen facilities, Social Enterprise Program, and Translation & Interpretation Services. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, detail-oriented, creative, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Grant Writing & Funding Research (35%)

• Research federal, state, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities.
• Prepare, write, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents.
• Track reporting deadlines and assist with compiling program data for grant reports.
• Maintain and update the grants calendar and funding pipeline.
• Support development of budgets with program and finance staff.

Fundraising & Donor Engagement (25%)

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising events (virtual and in-person).
• Draft donor communications, including thank-you letters, appeals, and stewardship updates.
• Support Giving Tuesday, year-end campaigns, and other development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate donor data and assist with CRM updates and acknowledgments.

Email Marketing & Communications (15%)

• Develop and distribute email newsletters and donor updates using Constant Contact or similar platforms.
• Create compelling content that highlights PGC programs, impact stories, and community events.
• Monitor email performance and adjust strategies to improve engagement.

Marketing for Programs & Services (25%)

• Promote Pacific Gateway Center's shared-use commercial kitchens, Culinary Business Incubator (CBI), and Social Enterprise Program.
• Develop outreach materials for Translation & Interpretation Services and coordinate with internal teams to expand visibility.
• Design flyers, social media posts, and marketing collateral for workshops, trainings, and services.
• Support brand consistency across all communications, both internal and external.

Manage updates to program pages on the organization's website.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, marketing, or related roles (nonprofit experience preferred).
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience in email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.).
• Experience coordinating events and working with community partners.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with immigrant communities, Pacific Islander and COFA communities, or Maui/O'ahu service landscapes is a plus.
• Bilingual abilities considered an asset but not required.

Salary & Benefits:

• $70,000 - $80,000 annual salary
• Competitive Benefits including:
• Generous Vacation/Sick Pay
• Sixteen (16) yearly holidays
• 401(k) available

Pay: $70, $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honolulu, HI 96819