Impact-Driven Communications & Fundraising Associate

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental (employer paid

403(b) plan (tax-sheltered annuity)

Gym discounts

Paid time off

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida seeks a Development & Communications Associate to elevate visibility, engage communities, and advance fundraising and advocacy initiatives. The role supports day-to-day marketing, communications, branding, and digital outreach across multiple channels.

The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented, data-driven communicator passionate about storytelling, social impact, and CCLA’s mission. Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years nonprofit experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, promoting, and documenting events, including educational workshops and fundraising events.
• Produce campaign collateral for Giving Tuesday, year-end appeals, and special initiatives.
• Support marketing efforts for fundraising campaigns and donor outreach.
• Manage communications across digital platforms, newsletters, and website updates.
• Capture photos and videos for marketing use and maintain media lists and archives.
• Collaborate with Development, Program, and Executive teams to ensure cohesive messaging.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Storytelling

Social media management

Content creation

SEO awareness

Analytics

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications/public relations/journalism or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Constant Contact

WordPress

Hootsuite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Video editing

Job description

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida seeks a Development & Communications Associate to elevate visibility, engage communities, and advance fundraising and advocacy initiatives. The role supports day-to-day marketing, communications, branding, and digital outreach across multiple channels.

The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented, data-driven communicator passionate about storytelling, social impact, and CCLA’s mission. Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years nonprofit experience preferred.