Development Capacity Builder VISTA — Nonprofit Growth

College Possible; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Segal Education Award

Health insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Child care benefits

Mentorship

Job summary

College Possible Texas is seeking a Development Capacity Builder VISTA to strengthen communications, volunteer engagement, and fundraising systems that support our mission. You will help tell the story of College Possible Texas through digital content and community engagement while building sustainable processes to increase organizational visibility and long-term support.

This is a hybrid role with some in-person requirements, and occasional evenings or weekend hours may be needed to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field (communications, marketing, public administration, or sociology preferred).
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.
• Interest in education, nonprofits, fundraising, and community engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage social media, blog, and e-news content highlighting student impact and organizational initiatives.
• Support storytelling by developing compelling written and visual content for donor engagement.
• Assist with volunteer engagement activities, including event coordination, onboarding materials, and tracking systems.
• Strengthen fundraising and outreach through campaign support, donor communications, and partnerships.
• Develop systems and resources to improve communication workflows and volunteer engagement sustainability.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

College Possible Texas is seeking a Development Capacity Builder VISTA to strengthen communications, volunteer engagement, and fundraising systems that support our mission. You will help tell the story of College Possible Texas through digital content and community engagement while building sustainable processes to increase organizational visibility and long-term support.

This is a hybrid role with some in-person requirements, and occasional evenings or weekend hours may be needed to meet