Communications & Community Engagement Lead

The Center for Youth Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Youth Services, Inc. in Rochester, NY seeks a Communications and Development Coordinator to lead marketing, social media, donor communications, and executive support for the Director and Board.

You will manage the website, donor database, newsletters, and fundraising events such as Fashion Week of Rochester and the annual gala, coordinating reports and donor recognition. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years’ related experience are required, with proficiency in MS Office, CMS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field, with a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the agency website, social media platforms, and other communication channels to ensure current, engaging content aligned with agency priorities.
• Oversee the donor/prospect database and generate reports, mailing lists, and development information.
• Direct preparation and implementation of mailings, newsletters, annual reports, fundraising appeals, and related materials.
• Oversee cash contributions, pledges and in-kind gifts; coordinate with Finance for timely acknowledgements and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze fundraising, donor, and communications reports; evaluate outreach effectiveness and donor trends.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising initiatives, sponsorship activities, and donor engagement, including Annual Campaign and Annual Report.
• Provide support for fundraising events (Fashion Week of Rochester, spring gala) and program-focused events; oversee registration, ticket sales, auctions, and logistics.
• Coordinate board operations: meeting prep, agenda, materials, communications, attendance, and minutes.

Skills

Communication

Marketing

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

MS Office

Social media platforms

Donor databases

CMS / website content management

Digital marketing tools

Job description

The Center for Youth Services, Inc. in Rochester, NY seeks a Communications and Development Coordinator to lead marketing, social media, donor communications, and executive support for the Director and Board.

You will manage the website, donor database, newsletters, and fundraising events such as Fashion Week of Rochester and the annual gala, coordinating reports and donor recognition. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years’ related experience are required, with proficiency in MS Office, CMS, and