Since 1981, the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) has fostered the comprehensive development of the Latino population in the Washington metropolitan region by providing direct services while promoting grassroots empowerment, civic participation, and human rights advocacy. This position is Hybrid.
Position overview
CARECEN seeks a full-time Resource Development Associate to implement the organization’s fundraising and communications strategies. The Associate will work under the supervision of the Director of Operations to assist in developing and implementing the annual development and communications plan for the organization and its programs. Primary responsibilities include administrative support for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of grants and donations and related communications/social media tasks. The Resource Development Associate will work closely with the Management Team to focus grant and contract efforts fundraising efforts, as well as support the annual fundraising event. The associate will assist admin staff in supporting staff and board led events, retain existing organizational funders, and prospect for additional revenue streams. The Development Associate will also supervise semester-long development and communication interns as needed.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Fundraising
· Conduct preliminary research on prospective funders and lead application process
· Lead the Fundraising Committee in executing CARECEN’s fundraising strategies
· Develop an annual fundraising plan
· Develop and maintain an organizational fundraising calendar
· Maintain the foundation, corporation and provide related reports to Management Team
· Assist in the submission of grant and contract reports.
Communications
· Develop and communication/social media annual plan
· Provide support for CARECEN’s external communications strategy
· Maintain CARECEN’s social media and web presence
· Develop social media content related to fundraising initiatives and demonstrated community impact
· Develop audio video content for use in external communications
Grant Management
· Support the Management Team with writing and editing grant applications for organizational and programmatic support, and lead assembly of application packets.
· Support the Management Team in grant reporting processes and ensure timely submission
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree
· Written and verbal fluency in Spanish and English
· Ability to work under deadlines
· Proven organization skills and ability to multi-task
· Availability to work some evenings and weekends
· Must be able to work in a collaborative manner and be able to work with diverse groups, including government agencies, foundations, English and Spanish-language media, as well as other advocacy and community organizations.
· Commitment to public service and the mission of CARECEN
Salary / Benefits
Salary range is $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Competitive benefits package includes employer-paid medical and basic life insurance, generous vacation, holidays, and sick-leave. You will be joining a team of committed and dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to ensure the advancement of the Latino community in our region.
To apply
Applicants with personal ties to the low-income immigrant communities in the metropolitan Washington, DC area are encouraged to apply. Those interested should send a resume, cover letter and one-page writing sample to Catherine Rubio via e-mail at admin@carecendc.org with the subject line “Resource Development Associate.” The position will remain open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20009 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20009: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20009