Donor & Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Translational Pulmonary and Immunology Research Center; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous PTO

Company-paid holidays

Sponsored employee events

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Translational Pulmonary and Immunology Research Center (TPIRC) is seeking a Development Associate to join our Philanthropy team. You will own TPIRC’s Volunteer Program, support donor engagement, plan and host events, craft compelling stories, and manage social media outreach to showcase our impact.

Ideal candidates have a background or interest in sales, public relations, or community outreach, strong communication skills, and comfort with travel and occasional evening or weekend events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 0–3 years of experience in sales, fundraising, customer success, marketing, or community engagement.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a confident, socially active presence.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group conversations and engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, MS Office/Google Workspace, and familiarity with CRM systems.
• Flexibility to travel offsite and assist with occasional evening or weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Volunteer Program, including recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and fostering ongoing enthusiasm and retention among community volunteers.
• Leverage consultative, sales-minded communication skills to initiate dialogue, build rapport, and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners, and prospects.
• Capture compelling patient stories, craft engaging content, and support TPIRC's social media channels and digital communications to showcase real-world impact.
• Assist with planning, logistics, and on-site host management for annual fundraising galas, third-party events, and volunteer initiatives.
• Maintain donor and volunteer CRM records (e.g., Raiser's Edge), ensuring accurate data entry, gift processing, and campaign tracking.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office/Google Workspace

Social media platforms

Job description

The Translational Pulmonary and Immunology Research Center (TPIRC) is seeking a Development Associate to join our Philanthropy team. You will own TPIRC’s Volunteer Program, support donor engagement, plan and host events, craft compelling stories, and manage social media outreach to showcase our impact.

Ideal candidates have a background or interest in sales, public relations, or community outreach, strong communication skills, and comfort with travel and occasional evening or weekend events.