Communications & Development Coordinator

Salary: $41,681- $45,849 DOEAPI Chaya supports Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander survivors and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as human trafficking survivors from all communities. API Chaya engages communities to change societal conditions that enable domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking and all forms of oppression, especially violence against women and the most vulnerable in our society. We work in diverse communities, including immigrant and refugee, young people, LGBTQ, faith-based, and various ethnic and cultural groups. For more information about our organization, please visit www.apichaya.org.The Communications & Development Coordinator will provide organizational and administrative support to the Executive Director and staff to maximize API Chayas communications and fund development efforts. They will also work closely with the Executive Co-Director to envision and execute a creative and strategic communications plan that will help increase the visibility and impact of API Chaya, and maintain strong relationships with the organizations donors.The Communications & Development Coordinator should be a strategic thinker and excellent problem solver who also has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and would be dedicated to the organizations mission.JOB DUTIESCommunicationsSupport strategic communications planning and implementation.Work closely with API Chayas staff and Communications Team to ensure powerful messaging for organizing campaigns, and the strategic use of media communications for campaign workManage the agencys social media presence and organizational website to engage survivors, donors, volunteers, and community members.Maintain the agencys public-facing events calendar.Prepare newsletters to promote agency programming and fundraising efforts.Work closely with the Executive Director to develop and executive publications, including annual and mid-year reports.Manage media outreach, coordination, and tracking.Ensure communications are high quality, relevant, timely and brand consistentTrack, evaluate, and report on communications goals and progressManage speaker requests that come to the agencyDevelopmentAccurately record and track API Chayas donors and gifts.Support research on prospective individual, foundation, and corporate funders.Track the organizations donor contacts through Salesforce database.Draft individual and corporate requests.As needed, Set up meetings with the E.D. and major/institutional donors.Coordinate API Chayas donor appreciation efforts.Work with the finance team on monthly gift reconciliation.Develop and prepare reports as requested.Respond to routine phone calls and emails.Support, Coordinate, and attend fundraising events, including, but not limited to working with vendors, setting up registration, engaging volunteers, tracking gifts, setting up live events, and cleaning up.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience with CRM databases, preferably SalesforceProficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.Proficient in social media platforms, especially Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest.High-energy person who is eager to accomplish things efficiently and accurately.Excellent written and verbal communication.Strong sense of teamwork, with ability to interact collaboratively, respectfully, and enthusiastically with a diverse set of program staff and coalition partners.Strong analytical skills, detail oriented with fastidious organizational skills within a dynamic environment of shifting priorities.Self-motivated, able to work independently, able to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.Excellent problem solver.Service oriented. Able to manage both predictable workflow and emergent needs.Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and boundaries with staff and community.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS1-2 years donor relations and communications experience.Connection to our issue areas, to support excellent communicationsKnowledge of Salesforce and Squarespace.Experience supervising volunteers.Bilingual/Bicultural experience preferred, but not required.API Chaya is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, disability, ethnicity, age, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and/or human trafficking encouraged to apply.We are located in a confidential location in Seattle, WA. Our office is wheelchair-accessible, and we aim to have a scent-free space. We also provide interpretation and/or CART for Deaf & hard of hearing folks. We welcome employees to bring their full selves to work and strive to make our office as accessible as possible.Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.COMPENSATIONCompensation for this position ranges from $41,681- $45,849 per year depending on experience. API Chaya uses a standardized points scale for equity in compensation. API Chaya offers generous benefits in part including robust medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement contributions, multiple weeks of leave, self care days, flexible holidays, a wellness stipend, orca card, and training funds for regular employees.TO APPLYPlease send a chronological resume and cover letter explaining:(1) What experience, skills, and personal characteristics qualify you for this position;(2) Why the mission and work of API Chaya appeals to you; and(3) Why the Communications & Development Coordinator position at API Chaya is the desired next step in your career.We would like to fill this position as soon as possible, open until filled.Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

Salary : $41,681 - $45,849