Impact-Driven Development & Communications Associate

Chesapeake Bay Trust; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Retirement Savings

Vacation & Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is seeking a Development, Marketing & Communications Assistant to support fundraising, marketing, communications, board engagement, and administrative operations. This full-time, salaried role offers hybrid work arrangements and exposure to donors, partners, and elected officials.

You will contribute to donor relations, marketing campaigns, and event coordination while supporting executive leadership in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong project management, handling multiple priorities.
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor records, data cleanup, and reporting in Raiser's Edge.
• Prepare donor acknowledgements, mailings, and solicitation materials.
• Support donor engagement meetings with scheduling, materials, and follow-up.
• Draft newsletters, emails, blogs, social content, and website copy.
• Coordinate event logistics and support Bay Trust fundraising events.
• Assist with board meeting logistics and executive support.

Job description

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is seeking a Development, Marketing & Communications Assistant to support fundraising, marketing, communications, board engagement, and administrative operations. This full-time, salaried role offers hybrid work arrangements and exposure to donors, partners, and elected officials.

You will contribute to donor relations, marketing campaigns, and event coordination while supporting executive leadership in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.