Development and Communications Support Specialist

Greater Nashua Mental Health Center; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Greater Nashua Mental Health Center in Nashua, NH seeks a Development and Communications Support Specialist to join our Development team. You will assist in securing grant funding, researching opportunities, and drafting proposals, budgets, letters of inquiry, and reports in collaboration with program and finance staff.

You will also contribute to compelling content for newsletters, annual reports, and press releases, supporting fundraising goals and enhancing the organization’s visibility and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, PR, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in development or communications.
• Experience in securing and managing grants.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Constant Contact.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Canva, WordPress, and similar design tools.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexible with workload and assignments.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and other sources aligned with organizational priorities.
• Prepare grant proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets and reports in collaboration with program and finance staff.
• Maintain a comprehensive grant calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
• Establish open communication with foundations, institutions, and other giving entities.
• Help implement a strategic communications plan that supports fundraising, brand visibility, and community engagement.
• Develop content for newsletters and some content for social media.
• Support the Director of Development with annual reports and press releases.
• Ensure consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms in alignment with the organization's mission and vision.
• Work closely with program staff to gather stories, data, and photos that illustrate impact.
• Communicate and manage relationships with external vendors as needed.
• Attend outreach events and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Storytelling

Editing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Constant Contact

Adobe InDesign

Canva

WordPress

Job description

Description

Full-Time | Nashua, NH

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a Development and Communications Support Specialist to join our Development team! This role will assist in securing grant funding and advancing the organization's visibility through strategic communications. The position participates in the full life cycle of grant funding, including research, proposal development, writing and submitting proposals, and reporting in collaboration with the Director of Development. The specialist is also responsible for helping develop compelling content within newsletters, annual reports, and press releases for a variety of audiences to support fundraising goals.

Want to learn more about who we are and the work we do?

Website: Greater Nashua Mental Health Center | Non-Profit Mental Healthcare Center | GNMH

YouTube Channel: Greater Nashua Mental Health (GNMH) - YouTube

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and other sources aligned with organizational priorities.
• Prepare grant proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets and reports in collaboration with program and finance staff.
• Maintain a comprehensive grant calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
• Establish open communication with foundations, institutions, and other giving entities.

Communications

• Help implement a strategic communications plan that supports fundraising, brand visibility, and community engagement.
• Develop content for newsletters and some content for social media.
• Support the Director of Development with annual reports and press releases.
• Ensure consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms in alignment with the organization's mission and vision.
• Work closely with program staff to gather stories, data, and photos that illustrate impact.
• Communicate and manage relationships with external vendors (e.g., graphic designers, printers) as needed.
• Attend outreach events and complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience.
• Experience in securing and managing grants.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Constant Contact.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Canva, WordPress, and similar design tools.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to be flexible regarding workload and assignments.
• Detail-oriented.

Why Work for Us

We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:

• Choice of 2 health insurance plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critial Illness Insurances
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Paid Extended Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays + your birthday!
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Salary Range: $19.35 - $25.59

Greater Nashua Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer