We are currently looking for a Development Specialist to join our Children’s Foundation of America team. The Development Specialist will be supporting the department administration, the volunteer program, general marketing efforts including improving and maintaining agency and foundation print media, web presence, and public relations for various audiences. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop and monitor both Agency-wide and site-specific, results-oriented marketing plans.
• Help manage communications activities including external communications and systems (newsletter, direct mail promotions, planned giving program and materials, website, electronic marketing efforts, and advertisements), internal communications and systems regarding Agency promotions and development.
• Work closely with Director of Development on marketing components of special events and programs to promote Agency awareness.
• Participate in trade/industry shows, community events, and conferences as deemed appropriate and beneficial by the Director of Development.
• Assists by coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and supporting individual and group volunteer activities, projects, and special events to meet the Agency and Foundation established goals and anticipated needs.
• Create and maintain advertising budgets. Supports the Development Department administratively, answering phones and taking messages, greeting guests, processing outgoing mail and packages, receiving, and distributing incoming mail, filing, and maintaining files, generating work orders, and ensuring supplies are stocked and available to volunteers as needed.
• Promote engagement for volunteer program, events, and campaigns.
• Approaches foundations, corporations, and individuals with partnership and collaborative opportunities to support foster youth, which may include completing applications, drafting proposals, and solicitation of resources.
• Participates in trade/industry fairs, community events, networking events, conferences and presentations as assigned, including public speaking.
• Provides clear, concise, and detailed instructions to volunteer groups of various sizes.
• Occasional travel (day trips, overnight trips, etc.) as required for completion of above listed tasks; must be able to work indoors and outdoors, as well as some night and weekend hours.
• Pick up or drop off donations and items as needed.

Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business Administration, Marketing/Communication, Public Relations, English, or related field from an accredited institution is required; three consecutive years of community outreach and/or project management experience in a non-profit environment may be substituted for education.
• A minimum of two years related experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, nonprofit development, or commensurate field.
• Must have strong project management skills, including budgeting and demonstrated ability to execute multiple concurrent projects.
• Must be able to manage administrative aspects of project completion and have the ability to create promotional, marketing concepts.
• Computer literate and possess working knowledge and demonstrated ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs, and web technology.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possess accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation and correct English usage skills.
• Experience using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge development software preferred.
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
• Must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid California driver’s license with a clean DMV record and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.

Pay rate: $25.00 per hour.

Hours: 32 hours per week.

Why work for Trinity Youth Services?

In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time & Medical Leave
• Retirement Plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.

Our Values

We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.

We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.

We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.

We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.

We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.

For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www.trinityys.org.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of at least two years related experience in marketing, advertising, or public relations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Budgeting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person