Development & Communications Coordinator

Orange Grove Center, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Grove Centers seeks a creative, organized Development & Communications Coordinator to join our Development team. You will use writing, communication, project management, and relationship-building to engage employees, volunteers, donors, community partners, and supporters across the organization.

You'll develop communications, support grant research, coordinate volunteer opportunities, maintain donor data, and create digital content that showcases impact and drives involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common digital communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling communications and content to advance the mission.
• Support grant research and reporting.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities and donor relations.
• Maintain donor and volunteer information.
• Gather stories and outcomes across departments and turn them into engaging content.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Project management

Relationship-building

Content creation

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/non-profit management/business or related field

Tools

CRM/database experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

HELP US TELL THE ORANGE GROVE STORY.

Orange Grove Centers is seeking a creative, organized, and relationship-focused Development & Communications Coordinator to join our Development team.

This position offers the opportunity to use your writing, communication, project management, relationship-building, and creative skills to help advance the mission of Orange Grove Centers and increase engagement with our employees, volunteers, donors, community partners, and supporters.

In this role, you will help develop compelling communications, support grant research and reporting, coordinate volunteer opportunities, maintain donor and volunteer information, create digital and social media content, and strengthen communication across the organization.

You will work with departments throughout Orange Grove to gather stories, information, and outcomes that demonstrate the impact of our work. You'll help turn those stories into content that connects people to our mission and inspires them to get involved.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys writing, creating, organizing, connecting people, and seeing their work make a difference.

If you're looking for a position where your ideas can be heard, your creativity can be used, and your work can contribute to something bigger than yourself, we'd love to hear from you.

Writing Samples Required: Please provide examples of your writing that demonstrate your communication skills. Examples may include social media content (required), newsletters, press releases, articles, blog posts, marketing materials, academic writing, or other professional or college writing sample.

• A 200+ word press release
• A 500+ word writing sample

Build a career in nonprofit communications and development while making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, non-profit management, business or other related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Professionalism and discretion
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common digital communication tools

Preferred:

• Experience with grant writing or grant administration
• Experience with nonprofit fundraising or development
• Social media/content creation experience
• CRM/database experience
• Volunteer coordination experience
• Marketing or communications experience
• Experience creating newsletters, press releases, or digital content