Development & Communications Coordinator

Organizational Background:

Proyecto Pastoral was founded in 1986 to empower the community through grassroots projects in education, leadership, and service. Our programs include the Guadalupe Homeless Project (GHP), emergency shelter combined with support services that help men and women transition into independent living; IMPACTO, an after school academic enrichment program for K-12 youth and the Aliso-Pico Recreation Center; Early Childhood Education Centers, focused on preparing children 18 months to 4 years old for Kindergarten; Comunidad en Movimiento, focused on civic engagement and leadership development; and Promesa Boyle Heights through which a 14-member collaborative of organizations and schools strive to create an educational cradle to college and career pathway for our youth. Proyecto Pastoral serves over 6,000 children, youth, and families.

Position Summary:

Reports to the Associate Director, Development & Communications

Schedule: Onsite 5 days/week at the Boyle Heights admin office, 9 am - 5:30 pm

Pay range, DOE: $25 - 28/hour (nonexempt position)

Proyecto Pastoral seeks a Development & Communications Coordinator to support fundraising and communications. Under the supervision of Proyecto's Associate Director of Development & Communications, the Coordinator is primarily responsible for researching, writing, submitting, and reporting compelling proposals and reports to funders to support fundraising efforts to reach $8.1m annually. This is best suited for an individual with an understanding of systems-change work who is a strong writer capable of managing multiple priorities. In addition to writing grants, the Coordinator will oversee some aspects of social media, website, and the bi-monthly e-newsletter. The Coordinator will support the development team's other fundraising activities as needed, including fundraising events and campaigns, and other administrative duties as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grant Writing and Management: (60%)

• Assist in the research, preparation, writing, and submission of public, private foundation, and corporate proposals and reports, working closely with program staff to gather information and data.
• Write compelling proposals and reports with strong narratives and engaging cases for support
• Coordinate with Program Directors and the Finance Department to ensure that timely budgets and reports are produced for funders.
• Support with cultivating a pipeline of foundation prospects towards a gift through research, outreach, and strategic touchpoints
• Coordinate any necessary funder follow-up as needed
• Support grant tracking/calendaring and oversight

Communications, Marketing & Branding: (40%)

● Assist in the creation of communications and marketing materials, including electronic newsletters, appeals, thank you letters, and annual reports.

● Develop marketing materials for events that elevate Proyecto Pastoral's brand, including sponsorship materials and slide decks.

● Assist in strategic communications planning.

● Develop and update organization-wide marketing materials, including presentations, one-pagers, and brochures, to ensure consistency and effectiveness.

● Engage with program staff on storytelling and branding training

● Identify opportunities for increased brand awareness in the Boyle Heights community among constituents, and in the broader Los Angeles community

● Partner with team members to ensure brand cohesiveness across all external platforms (websites, social media, and e-communications).

General Employee Responsibilities

• Represent Proyecto Pastoral at events and networking opportunities.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for Proyecto Pastoral and a strong commitment to its mission, including its community-building vision and founding Jesuit values.
• Assist in other fundraising activities as requested, including fundraising events.
• Provide light administrative support and other support as needed
• Be an active team member supporting other staff members
• Participate in cultural community events and activities during regular hours, as well as on weekends and evenings as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a critical role in supporting school and community transformation in Boyle Heights. The ideal candidate will have a connection to the Boyle Heights community and be able to demonstrate the following:

● Bachelor's Degree

● Minimum 2 years' work experience, preferably with 1-2 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing or individual giving

● Proven talent for writing (assessment of writing skills may be conducted during the interview stage) – ability to craft a compelling case for support

● Competency in software programs such as Adobe Acrobat and platforms such as Canva and

● Demonstrable commitment, dedication, and passion for social justice, with a strong understanding of systems-change work

● Understanding of social media platforms

● High attention to detail with the ability to fulfill tasks/goals

● Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

● Takes initiative to see a project through to completion

● Able to quickly establish positive relationships across multiple teams/sites

● Self-motivated to work independently and deadline-driven

● Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities

● A flexible team player able to attend events during evenings and weekends on occasion

● Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders, ranging from foundation staff, individual donors, and Boyle Heights residents

● Adaptable to different communication and working styles

● Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) a plus

BENEFITS: Includes health, dental, vision, vacation, sick days, and holidays. 401(k) plan after the first year of employment.

Proyecto Pastoral is an equal opportunity employer. Proyecto Pastoral does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Proyecto Pastoral is committed to their mission and social justice values. What do you feel you can bring to the team to further our mission to grow our outreach in the Boyle Heights community?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• grant writing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Marketing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA Required)

Work Location: In person