Advancement Associate – 20hrs/week, $20-25/hour (negotiable based on experience), remote or hybrid work available
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Data Management & Administration:
- Assist in building and maintaining alumni database.
- Maintain an accurate donor database (Airtable/Bloomerang).
- Ensure accurate documentation of contributions to LCM in Greater Milwaukee, include “thank yous” and tax acknowledgements.
- Support pastor and board in fostering donor relationships via robust communications and data management, with an emphasis on long-term and legacy giving relationships and church partnerships.
- Assist pastor in administrative tasks relating to routine and special grant applications and reports.
- Marketing & Communications:
- Collaborate with pastor and board of directors to create and implement strategies for advancement and development of LCM.
- Create and distribute regular stakeholder communications in collaboration with pastor.
- Draft digital and print materials for promotion directed at current and potential stakeholders and ministry partners.
- Draft digital and print materials for local church use to raise awareness of campus ministry among families with future college students.
- Support pastor and board in executing future awareness and fundraising campaigns.
- Support pastor and board in executing regular in-person stakeholder events and fundraisers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in non-profit development, fundraising, marketing, and/or communications: 1-2 years preferred, relevant internships and volunteer work will be considered experience with a reference.
- Familiarity with Bloomerang, Airtable, or another donor management system is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or related field; or, equivalent experience in non-profit communications or development.
- Strong computer literacy: able to use Gmail, Zoom, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) social media, and other digital technology without outside guidance.
- Ability to design clear, informative, and visually appealing materials on Canva or another design platform.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; emphasis on writing, editing, and proofreading promotional copy and longer-form narrative content for promotions.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to both collaboratively and independently manage tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
- A desire to support the ecumenical, inclusive, Jesus-centered mission of The Corner House.
- Familiarity with the ELCA, the Episcopal Church, or another similar Christian tradition preferred, but not required.
- Alumni hiring policy: Corner House alumni who graduated in 2021 or earlier are welcome to apply.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The majority of this role may be done remotely. Expect an average of 1-3 in-person meetings per month.
- A company-owned laptop will be provided; necessary software licenses and additional tools may be covered as needed. An in-person, shared workspace at our campus ministry center can be provided if desired.
- LCM is able to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates with disabilities; please note that our building is not currently wheelchair accessible.
- The Advancement Associate will report directly to the Pastor and the chair of the Board of Directors of LCM in Greater Milwaukee.
