Development and Communications Associate

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Development & Communications Associate. This position reports to the Director of Development & Communications and provides essential support across BISM’s fundraising, marketing, and communications efforts. The Associate will help ensure smooth daily operations within the department—handling donor data entry, acknowledgements, event support, and communications tasks that highlight the impact of BISM’s work. The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that balances administrative responsibilities with creative storytelling and outreach. Roles & ResponsibilitiesDevelopment Support:Maintain and update donor records in the donor management system.Process donations and prepare timely acknowledgement letters and receipts.Assist with donor communications, campaign mailings, and fundraising events.Support sponsor tracking, registration, and follow-up for special events. Communications & Marketing:Manage routine website updates and assist with online content.Help coordinate the monthly email newsletter, podcasts, and other digital outreach.Oversee and organize the BISM story bank, collecting stories from students, alumni, and employees for marketing use.Collaborate with social media content writers to ensure they have current stories and materials for scheduled posts.Assist with the production of marketing materials, flyers, and event promotions.Support other communications projects and initiatives as needed. Essential SkillsStrong writing, editing, and organizational skills.Attention to detail and accuracy in data management.Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.Familiarity with email marketing, social media, or website content management (training provided).A proactive, team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn. Knowledge & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field—or 1–3 years of relevant professional experience.Experience with donor management or CRM systems preferred.Familiarity with WordPress, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar platforms a plus.Understanding of social media management and community engagement.Passion for BISM’s mission to change attitudes about blindness through opportunity, independence, and inclusion. Additional InformationFull-time, salaried position based in Baltimore, MD.Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events.Willingness to travel to other BISM locations as needed. BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experience.Health, dental, and vision insurance.Paid vacation and holidays.Retirement plan with employer contribution.Opportunities for professional growth and development.Company DescriptionBlind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing career and training resources to blind and visually impaired people across multiple locations in the United States. BISM is recognized for our adult, youth, and senior training programs. Our belief in the capabilities of blind people is the foundation for residential skills training, innovative work readiness, home management and college-prep classes. As one of the largest employers of blind people, BISM’s manufacturing operations offer competitive employment opportunities for blind people while exceeding the expectations of our customers. Blind Associates play a crucial role by breaking down employment barriers in all divisions of our organization, including Human Resources, IT, and accounting. The Federal Government is BISM’s largest customer, and we support all branches of the US Military by manufacturing a variety of uniforms. BISM manufactures a large variety of products for the state of Maryland and the commercial market. Our largest contributions are a full line of janitorial products, a variety of office supply paper products, lock sets, and custom labeled bottled water. We further support the US Military by operating 9 Base Supply Centers (BSCs). Throughout all our BISM locations, we work to positively change people’s attitudes about blindness.

Salary : $44,000 - $55,000