Development and Communications Coordinator

Stanford University; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Commuter transportation benefits

Job summary

Stanford University seeks a Development and Communications Coordinator for the Haas Center for Public Service. Hybrid work arrangement requires at least three days on-site weekly at Stanford Main Campus, reporting to the Communications Director, and supporting external relations with writing, editing, and design.

You will help implement the center's communication strategy, donor stewardship, and operational tasks, building skills in nonprofit communications, digital media, and higher education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and design skills.
• Familiarity with nonprofit or higher education communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day activities for communication deliverables.
• Assist in production and distribution of content for students, donors, and audiences.
• Develop fundraising and promotional materials using established templates and brand standards.
• Draft, edit, and proofread material for publications and other communication vehicles.
• Perform routine website updates using the university CMS.
• Maintain donor records and run standard reports.
• Track department budgets, gifts, and platform analytics.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Design

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Canva

WordPress

Drupal

Salesforce

Advance

Mailchimp

Emma

Job description

Development and Communications Coordinator

Stanford, CA, United States (Hybrid)

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.

Reporting to the Communications Director, the Development and Communications Coordinator supports the External Relations team in implementing the center's communication strategy, donor stewardship, and operational functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong writing, editing, and design skills to develop expertise in nonprofit communications, donor stewardship, digital media, and higher education advancement.

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

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Assist and support in day-to-day activities for communication deliverables in an area of expertise or for a unit or program.
• Assist in the production and timely distribution of content for applicable unit channels.
• Assist in the development of materials according to defined requirements using software applications and mediums.
• Support the production of publications and other communication vehicles, adhering to deadlines.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
• Work in collaboration with Institutional Communicators on media relations content.
  

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated planning and/or project management and organizational skills.
• May demonstrate proficiency and creative or technical ability in a particular field.
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
• Pay Range $65,167-$121,645
• Pay Frequency Annually
• Fixed Term N
• Stanford Schools and Units Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
• Full time or Part time Full Time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Job Category Communications
• Posting Date 10/09/2026, 08:57 PM
• Grade F
• Job Identification 201356

Benefits that support you, and your future

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full-time positions.

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relationships.

Why work at Stanford

World-changing work in a culture of continuous learning

An inspiring community that values collaboration

High-quality health and wellness benefits that put you and your family first

Access to world-class education and career development, with tuition reimbursement, training assistance, and more