[Hiring] National Development and Communications Coordinator @Summer Search

Role Description

Summer Search National is seeking a part-time Development and Communications Coordinator to support national fundraising, communications, and events across our five sites. This role supports development, communications, and events through a mix of project coordination, donor and event data management, and administrative support. You’ll help strengthen donor stewardship, bring our mission to life through compelling storytelling, and contribute to successful fundraising efforts—an excellent opportunity for a development professional to build skills across development, communications, and events.

The Development and Communications Coordinator will report to the Director of Marketing and Development and will collaborate closely with the Donor Communications & Events Manager. This is a part time (50%) role with a three day schedule and an 18.75 hour per week schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supporting development and donor engagement activities for major gifts (35%):
  • Drafting thank you notes, preparing donor materials, and supporting stewardship activities.
  • Providing coordination and administrative support for the national major gifts pipeline, including maintaining prospect tracking, coordinating next steps, and helping ensure timely follow-up.
  • Maintaining accurate donor and prospect records in Raiser’s Edge, including timely entry of notes, interactions, and other relevant information.
• Elevating our brand and mission to external audiences (30%):
  • Assisting with content collection, including student stories, photos, testimonials, and program highlights, in collaboration with program staff.
  • Creating and customizing polished, on-brand communications and collateral using Canva, with a strong eye for visual presentation and consistency.
  • Customizing branded content across communications channels and supporting social media posting (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.).
  • Tracking key performance indicators across email, social media, and Google Ads, and leading quarterly analysis to identify trends, evaluate performance, and inform future communications efforts.
  • Leading on website updates and digital asset management.
• Supporting strong event execution and communications (30%):
  • Coordinating event workplans, timelines, and follow-up to help ensure key tasks and deliverables stay on track.
  • Customizing templated event collateral and materials, including invitations, signage, programs, and other event materials.
  • Executing customized event communications, including invitations, reminders, and post-event follow-ups.
  • Providing coordination and execution support to the Donor Communications & Events Manager throughout the event planning process.
  • Coordinating regular MarComms/events check-ins, including preparing agendas, tracking next steps, and following up on action items.
• Supporting development and marketing/communications priorities (5%):
  • Collaborating with development and marketing colleagues on shared initiatives and projects.
  • Providing additional coordination and execution support as priorities and needs evolve.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of non-profit development experience inclusive of donor communications or social media management.
• Strong writing and communications skills.

Requirements

• Project Management: Initiative to create systems and structures to achieve goals and objectives; ability to manage multiple workstreams with competing deadlines.
• Adaptability: Solutions-oriented, flexible, and curious approach to challenges and unfamiliar scenarios.
• Accountability: Responsibility for processes, decisions, actions, and commitments to drive high quality outcomes.
• Critical Consciousness: Understanding of societal discrimination and injustices; self-reflective about privilege and positional power.
• Technology Skills: Experience with Donor Moves Management System, Canva, and social media platforms; Raiser’s Edge NXT and Adobe Suite experience a plus.

Benefits

• Generous time off including the equivalent of 15 vacation days (prorated to time worked), 10 sick days (prorated to time worked), and 10 company-wide holidays (when they fall on regularly scheduled workdays), and a 1-week December closure.
• A comprehensive Employee Recognition Program (years of service awards, spot awards, and professional development funding).
• Individual, local, regional and national training.
• A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization.
• An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic self-care/community care.
• Ample opportunities to connect with the students and communities we serve.

Location and Other Requirements

This is a remote role with the option to work in person at one of our site offices. New hires are expected to work 3 days per week (Tue-Thu) during standard business hours (10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.). New hires must also reside in California, Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, or Massachusetts by their start date.

To Apply

To apply, select "Apply for this Position" below to submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Christina Manng, Director of Marketing and Development, that answers the question “Why are you interested in the Development and Communications Coordinator role at Summer Search?”. The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 29th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

With a staff that cares deeply about social justice and racial justice, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We are committed to building an organization with raised consciousness in order to impact how we work with students, as well as how we work together as a team.