Development and Communications Associate

Paycom - ATS; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

12 paid holidays

PTO (vacation, sick and personal leave

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Community Legal Services (CLS) seeks a Development and Communications Associate to support the development team, manage grants, and coordinate donor communications. The role provides exposure to fundraising and communications in a collaborative nonprofit setting.

Hybrid position in Phoenix, with opportunities to grow in grant administration, events, and donor relations while supporting survivors of domestic violence and other clients served by CLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in development, philanthropy or related field; continuing education preferred.
• 2–3 years of administrative experience with grant writing, grants management, reporting, events and database duties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fundraising software; familiarity with donor databases.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Development and Communications and the development team.
• Assist with grant writing, reporting and compliance activities.
• Coordinate donor events and manage the donor database and communications.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth department operations.

Skills

Grant writing

Grants management

Grant reporting

Event coordination

Database management

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Fundraising software

Spanish bilingual

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in development or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

# Development and Communications AssociateHot JobHybrid • CPO - PHOENIX, AZ 85003## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryNonprofit - Social Services## DescriptionWHO WE ARE: Community Legal Services (CLS) is a team of highly motivated individuals, who provide legal assistance, advice or representation, self-help materials and legal education so people can know their rights. We focus on helping survivors of domestic violence; assisting victims of consumer fraud and abuse, protecting tenants from unlawful/unfair practices by landlords, foreclosures, legal problems affecting agricultural workers, wage claims and other employment matters, and federal and state programs affecting people's health and economic stability. We are dedicated to addressing economic, racial and other inequities by delivering legal services and education to vulnerable members of the community. The Development and Communications Associate is responsible for executing a wide range of administrative, database, events, and communications functions in the development and communications department and works to support the entire development team including the Director of Development and Communications. The Associate maintains the foundation of the department from which the team executes its critical fundraising activities and will serve as the right hand to the Director of Development and Communications. They must have interest in development as a profession and, most importantly, a willingness to learn. The Development and Communications Associate will be working in a collaborative work environment as part of a growing team and will have great exposure to all aspects of fund development and communications. The Associate must be committed to the vision of the organization and be able to articulate both the vision and mission of Community Legal Services.## QualificationsThe qualified applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree and a demonstrated pursuit of continuing education in the field of development and philanthropy. 2-3 years of administrative experience is required, including grant writing, grants management, grant reporting, event coordination, database management, and office administration as well as basic understanding of nonprofit fundraising principals. Experience with Microsoft Office and proficiency with fundraising software is also necessary. Candidates with previous fundraising and graphic design (Canva and Adobe Suite) experience in addition to Spanish language bilingual will be given priority consideration. Experience working with a board or volunteers as fundraisers helpful. SALARY: Depending on experience; excellent benefits package, including 12 paid holidays; a generous PTO plan (vacation, sick and personal leave); health and dental insurance (95% employee - 70% dependents), disability insurance, malpractice insurance, 403b pension plan (base and matching contributions), compensation for bilingual ability possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and more.