Communications and Development Coordinator Position

Posted by on July 08, 2013

Communications and Development Coordinator, ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships is a non-profit organization with the mission to keep Philadelphia youth (K-12) safe and active after school. ASAP serves more than 5,500 youth annually through four major initiatives: chess, debate, drama and Scrabble. ASAP is seeking a Communications and Development Coordinator to oversee media and public relations and assist the Executive Director with strategic partnerships and grant development.

Communications responsibilities:

-Maintain press contacts, articles and press kit materials;

– Capture and prepare stories of successes and challenges for newsletter, e-newsletter or blog;

– Communicate with area media to promote and highlight ASAP’s accomplishments and events;

-Update ASAP’s website (www.phillyasap.org) and social media with timely information;

-Assist with the preparation of ASAP’s annual Directory of After School Programs appearing as a supplement to the Philadelphia Daily News;

-Create flyers and outreach materials;

-Attend community and school-based fairs and assist at ASAP special events; and,

-Lead orientation sessions for prospective volunteers and prepare volunteer paperwork.

Development responsibilities:

– Prepare grant proposals and reports in conjunction with Executive Director;

– Identify new opportunities for funding;

– Assist with preparation of annual operating budgets and development strategies;

– Create and maintain catalog of common ASAP grant language and history of proposals;

– Assist with annual and semi-annual appeal campaigns; and,

– Pursue new strategic partnerships with potential sponsors and peer organizations.

Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years’ experience with fundraising and communications/outreach

– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience with public speaking

– Strong interest in youth development and public education

– Strong leadership skills, self-motivated

– Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel

– Able to manage several tasks simultaneously and prioritize work

– Organized, professional and punctual

– Available for occasional week night and/or weekend events and site visits at schools, community and recreation centers, and faith-based organizations across the City of Philadelphia

– Experience with Adobe Photoshop and/or web design is a plus, although not required

– Good sense of humor

Salary:

In the range of $40,000 per year, commensurate with experience, with generous benefits package.

Please send cover letter, references, resume and grant-writing sample to Justin Ennis at

jennis@phillyasap.org