Development and Communications Coordinator

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Donor relations support

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Development and Communications Coordinator for the Haas Center for Public Service. The role supports external relations through content creation, donor stewardship, and fundraising materials while coordinating with the team on campaigns and publications.

Hybrid work arrangement required: at least three days on-site per week on the Stanford Main Campus, with responsibilities including website updates, reporting, and administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Experience with content creation and editorial processes.
• Familiarity with CMS and digital publishing workflows.
• Interest or experience in nonprofit or higher education settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day communication and donor stewardship activities.
• Support production and timely distribution of content for students, donors and audiences.
• Help develop fundraising and promotional materials following brand standards.
• Draft, edit and proofread publications and communications with deadlines in mind.
• Perform routine website updates using the university CMS.
• Maintain donor/prospect records in external relations databases and run standard reports.
• Track department budgets, gifts, and platform analytics and prepare routine reports.
• Support other administrative duties as needed, including occasional evenings/weekends.

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Canva

Job description

Job Description

Stanford Job Title: Unit/Program Communicator 1

VPUE Unit: Haas Center for Public Service

Location: Stanford Main Campus (hybrid, at least 3 days on-site each week)

Job Code: 4203

Exemption Status: Non-exempt, full-time

Overview

Stanford University, recognized as one of the most prestigious and innovative academic institutions in the world, has an immediate opening for a Development and Communications Coordinator at the Haas Center for Public Service, a unit under the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education. The Haas Center inspires Stanford to realize a just and sustainable world through service, scholarship, and community partnerships.

About the Haas Center for Public Service

The Haas Center for Public Service The Haas Center for Public Service inspires Stanford University to realize a more just and sustainable world. Through community-based research courses, fellowships, partnerships, and leadership development, the center engages the Stanford community in meaningful service and civic engagement. Our work is guided by commitments to reciprocity, critical reflection, and long-term partnership.

Core Duties

• Assist and support in day-to-day activities for communication and donor stewardship deliverables for the Haas Center’s External Relations team.
• Assist in the production and timely distribution of content for students, donors, and other audiences.
• Assist in the development of fundraising and promotional materials using established templates and brand standards.
• Draft, edit, and proofread material for publications and other communication vehicles, adhering to deadlines.
• Perform routine website updates using the university’s content management system.
• Maintain donor and prospect records in the university's external relations database and run standard reports.
• Track department budgets, gift expenditures, and platform analytics and compile routine reports.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

In addition, preferred qualifications include:

• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and/or Canva
• Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal)
• Experience with donor or CRM database systems (e.g., Salesforce, Advance)
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Emma)
• Basic photography skills
• Experience or interest in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or public service

The generic job description is below and may not reflect all aspects of the specific role described above.