Marketing and Development Coordinator

Stem Coding Lab; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care stipend

10 PTO days

9 Paid holidays

Remote work option (1 day/week)

Job summary

STEM Coding Lab in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Marketing and Development Coordinator to advance communications and donor relations. The role blends marketing and fundraising duties, requires a detail-oriented storyteller who can manage campaigns, newsletters, social media, and donor acknowledgments.

You will split time between online and in-person activities, support event coordination, grant materials, and CRM data entry, with a chance to work one remote day per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit-management, English, or related field.
• Experience in a marketing, administrative support, or a nonprofit environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and donor stewardship activities.
• Manage donor database and reports.
• Coordinate fundraising events and outreach.
• Assist in grant and appeal preparation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

High level of empathy

Strong organizational skills

Ability to self-start

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit-management, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Canva

LinkedIn

Instagram

Facebook

X

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Organization: STEM Coding Lab

Location: Pittsburgh PA

Reports to: Fundraising Director

Direct Reports: None

Job Type: Full-Time

About us:

STEM Coding Lab is a mission driven nonprofit organization who is dedicated to expanding economic mobility for K-8 children in underserved communities by providing access to learning experiences that build the skills and confidence they need to thrive in a digital economy. Our vision is a world where every child, regardless of their socioeconomic status, has an opportunity to succeed.

We accomplish this through an experiential learning model that develops critical reasoning, problem solving, and computational thinking skills through computer science, AI, STEM, and robotics instruction. We combine this with a turnkey delivery model that provides schools with all the resources - including educators, curriculum, technology, and equipment - needed to deliver year-round instruction.

Position Overview:

STEM Coding Lab is seeking a Marketing and Development Coordinator who wants to make a positive impact in the lives of students living in underserved communities. STEM Coding Lab is a growing nonprofit headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, that provides educational opportunities to children that may not otherwise have access to computer science, artificial intelligence, or STEM programming.

The Marketing and Development Coordinator is designed for a highly organized storyteller and detail-oriented executor. This position splits time between both marketing and development to include fundraising and donor retention. The ideal candidate is an early-career professional passionate about our mission, comfortable juggling diverse tasks, and eager to learn the ins and outs of non-profit operations.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications (Approx. 50%)

• Social Media Management: Create, schedule, and monitor engaging daily content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other channels using scheduling tools. This includes vetting paid advertising opportunities and working with a third party social media firm on approvals. Attend classrooms to capture videos and photos to use in marketing campaigns and newsletter content.
• Email Marketing: Draft and deploy monthly newsletters, invitations, and donor appeals using email platforms (e.g.,Monkeypod, Constant Contact).
• Website Upkeep: Identify basic updates to the organization’s website (e.g., including updating event pages, posting blogs, and ensuring links work).
• Collateral Creation: Design basic marketing materials such as flyers, digital brochures, and signage, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines using tools like Canva.

Development and Fundraising Support

• Donor Database Management: Enter donations, update contact information, and pull basic reports from the organization’s CRM/donor database (e.g., Monkeypod)
• Donor Stewardship: Ensure timely processing of gift acknowledgments, including drafting and mailing thank-you letters and tax receipts within 48 hours of receipt.
• Event Coordination: Assist in planning and executing fundraising events, galas, and community outreach efforts (managing RSVP lists, coordinating volunteers, and handling logistics).
• Grant & Appeal Support: Help gather data and narratives for grant applications, and assist in assembling mailings for annual fundraising campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Non profit- Management, English, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience in a marketing, administrative support, or a nonprofit environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google suite, Canva, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
• Strong communication skills ( verbal and written)
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to self-start on projects.
• High level of empathy
• Strong organizational skills.

Salary-

$40,000 + based on experience

Benefits

• Health care stipend of $3,500 per year in addition to your salary
• 10 PTO days
• 9 Paid holidays
• Option to work 1 day remotely per week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.