Assistant Program Officer, Development and Communications
LISC is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. LISC works with residents and partners to close gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity so that people and places can thrive. We do this by acting as a conduit for grants, loans and equity--and by providing technical assistance and capacity building--to locally rooted organizations that carry out the work in communities.
LISC New Jersey
LISC is a national non-profit organization that provides financial and technical assistance to community development organizations working to improve housing and economic conditions in inner-city neighborhoods and lower income communities. LISC New Jersey works to revitalize urban neighborhoods and improve the quality of life of residents to increase life expectancy by addressing the social determinants of health. Visit us at Greater Newark | LISC Greater Newark
Job Description
The Communications & Resource Development Assistant Program Officer will be responsible for communicating the mission, value and impact of LISC-NJ to funders, community partners, and other community development entities; implementing the communications plan; and cultivating financial support through foundation grants, corporate and individual donations, and event sponsorships. This position reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with other staff. Specific responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
Development (approximately 50% of responsibilities)
•Assist Executive Director, Deputy Director in implementing LISC-NJ’s resource development strategy
•Manage program and administrative staff and consultants in prospecting, writing and submitting grant proposals
•With program and administrative staff, ensure that all reports to funders are timely submitted.
•Support Executive Director in research, cultivation and stewardship of funding relationships.
•Manage donor acknowledgement process, including writing acknowledgement letters.
•Maintain database tracking fundraising campaigns and donor status
•Maintain donor contact information
Communications (approximately 50% of responsibilities)
•Assist Executive Director, Deputy Director, and other staff in refining and implementing the overall communications strategy for LISC-NJ office.
•Manage communications consultants/contractors, including public relations firms, writers, photographers and graphic designers
•Maintain LISC-NJ website and social media accounts, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
•Manage design, production and distribution of a quarterly LISC-NJ e-newsletter.
•Manage design, production and distribution of an annual report.
•Assist in the design and production of presentations and publications such as slide decks, fact sheets, media kits, program brochures, etc.
•In conjunction with Executive Director and consultants, coordinate media relations through press releases and serve as press contact with local media outlets.
•Assist Executive Director with quarterly communications reports to the LISC-NJ Local Advisory Board.
•Coordinate with national LISC communications team as needed
•Maintain and update the image archive.
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or relevant work experience
•A minimum of two years of related experience in Communications and Resource Development
•Excellent written/verbal communication skills and editorial judgment
•Fundraising and/or communications experience in a nonprofit organization
•Self-starter and team-player comfortable managing multiple demands, and working in a collaborative work environment
•Keen interest in and commitment to the community development mission of LISC
•Experience in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite.
•Expertise in Adobe design software, especially InDesign, is a plus
•Professional or educational experience in the community development field is desirable
•Demonstrated familiarity with the NJ market is a strong preference
COMPENSATION
LISC offers a competitive salary ($63,500-$79,400) and excellent fringe benefits. This position is expected to travel less than once per month, up to 15% annually.
*Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications.
Our benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being; Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind; Retirement Savings: Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans; Generous Holidays: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate; Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days: Take advantage of flexible time-off policies to maintain work-life balance; Tuition Assistance: Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program; Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team; Professional Development Opportunities: Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals.
LISC is an equal opportunity employer. LISC does not discriminate in employment on account of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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