Development Associate: Fundraising & Community Outreach

Counseling4Kids; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Counseling4Kids is seeking a Development Associate to support growth and engagement strategies in the South Bay. The role assists with fundraising, distributes content across digital media channels, plans events, and maintains volunteer relationships to expand the agency's audience and strengthen community ties.

You will work under the Development Director, coordinating with teams and contributing to program communications and outreach efforts across service areas 2 & 8.

Qualifications

• Superior communication both verbally and written and able to listen and write clearly and analytically.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to relate one‑on‑one and in groups with confidence, empathy and poise.
• Superb Time Management and Organizational Skills, with an ability to prioritize, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• At least 2 years of experience managing Department and/or Administrative Level schedules.
• High level of comfort with the internet and technology, especially social media
• Must have working experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, InDesign.
• Experience in taking and editing photos and videos with iPhone/iPad.
• Event planning and hospitality.
• Experience in branding, typography, and multimedia projects is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission and core values of Counseling4Kids.
• Update and maintain the grant, outreach, and social media calendars.
• Maintain accurate records within donor and volunteer databases, SharePoint sites, workflows, and project management systems.
• Maintain and organize outreach and marketing supplies.
• Attend internal and external meetings documenting highlights, deliverables, agreements, opportunities, and next steps.
• Manage and execute direct mail campaigns.
• Design, edit, and format materials such as marketing collateral, presentations, banners, emails, signage, infographics, branded items, and more per the agency's direction.
• Ability to create digital assets within brand style/tone guidelines and incorporate feedback into revised work.
• Source stock images or other photography as needed.
• Upload and monitor content across social media platforms.
• Participate in all Fundraising Events and Campaigns, including event planning, coordination of logistics, communications, setup of events through teardown.
• Assists with event sponsorship requests to businesses, corporations, vendors and community-based organizations.
• Conduct research related to current projects and upcoming events.
• Collaborate with the team to highlight recent programs, partnerships, and events.
• Interact with various external contacts and volunteers on behalf of the Development Department.
• Development Department
• Collaborate with various departments to develop content for both internal and external communications.
• Create presentation materials for the agency (i.e., ICE videos, CSD Consent videos, etc.).
• Logistics planning
• Stay informed about community outreach events and maintain relationships with community partners through ongoing outreach and communications.
• Communication with volunteers (i.e., scheduling).
• Update and maintain the grant, outreach, and social media calendars.
• Maintain accurate records within donor and volunteer databases, SharePoint sites, workflows, and project management systems.
• Maintain and organize outreach and marketing supplies.
• Upload and monitor content across social media platforms.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Skills

Superior communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Event planning

Branding & typography

Multimedia skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Punctual and discreet

Education

A.A./A.S. in Communications or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

InDesign

Job description

Counseling4Kids is seeking a Development Associate to support growth and engagement strategies in the South Bay. The role assists with fundraising, distributes content across digital media channels, plans events, and maintains volunteer relationships to expand the agency's audience and strengthen community ties.

You will work under the Development Director, coordinating with teams and contributing to program communications and outreach efforts across service areas 2 & 8.