Development & Communications Specialist - Grants & Storytelling

Bronx Charter School for the Arts; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Bronx Charter School for the Arts seeks a highly organized, creative Development & Communications Associate to support the school's fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts in a hybrid Bronx-based role.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Communications, the position involves grant research, donor stewardship, social media management, website maintenance, and advancement operations to tell the Bronx Arts story and ensure donor engagement and program impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in communications, marketing, fundraising, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience managing social media platforms and website content.
• Experience using CRM systems; Bloomerang experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, Microsoft Office, and digital communications tools.
• Passion for education, the arts, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support grant research, proposal development, and grant reporting.
• Assist with gathering program data, narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation for funding applications.
• Maintain grant calendars, deadlines, and reporting schedules.
• Support donor stewardship activities, acknowledgments, and fundraising campaigns.
• Create content for newsletters, donor communications, annual reports, fundraising materials, and marketing campaigns.
• Capture and share stories that highlight student achievement, arts programming, and school impact.
• Support the implementation of a consistent Bronx Arts brand across all communications.
• Assist with photography, video, and content collection at school events and performances.
• Manage Bronx Arts' social media platforms.
• Develop and schedule content that promotes school programs, events, student accomplishments, and community partnerships.
• Monitor engagement and recommend strategies to increase visibility and audience growth.
• Maintain and update the school's website to ensure content remains current, engaging, and accurate.
• Manage the school's Bloomerang CRM system, ensuring accurate donor records, communications tracking, and reporting.
• Maintain donor databases, fundraising records, and stewardship activities.
• Assist with donor events, community engagement activities, and advancement projects.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and donor engagement summaries.

Skills

Strong writing and editing

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Bloomerang CRM

Google Workspace

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bronx Charter School for the Arts seeks a highly organized, creative Development & Communications Associate to support the school's fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts in a hybrid Bronx-based role.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Communications, the position involves grant research, donor stewardship, social media management, website maintenance, and advancement operations to tell the Bronx Arts story and ensure donor engagement and program impact.