Communications Associate (RF)

About the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment

For 25 years, the Rose Foundation has supported grassroots initiatives that inspire community action to protect the environment, community health, and peoples rights. Our community-based grantmaking approach has earned national recognition for building grassroots power for conservation and social justice causes, and our New Voices Are Rising youth leadership program trains Oakland high school students to step forward as the next generation of environmental justice leaders.

Position Summary

The Communications Associate helps implement the Rose Foundations fundraising and communications strategies, including grant writing, donor stewardship, social media, email marketing, and print media. They are primarily housed in the Development Department, but are also a key member of the Grants Team, playing an important role in communicating about funding opportunities to potential applicants and in sharing grantee / fund impact stories with stakeholders and the general public.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a strong commitment to conservation and social justice, and sincerely enjoys fundraising and communications. They have strong social media and grant writing skills, want to pursue a career in nonprofit development, and are eager for a growth opportunity where they will be directly mentored by the Executive Director and Development Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Help ensure effective donor stewardship and fundraising

• Coordinate ongoing donor messaging via our website, email, and social media.

Share stories about our grantmaking and youth program impacts.

Set up and maintain the Rose crowdfund account, and help crowdfunders set up and manage their personal pages.

Assist with fundraising from foundations and government agencies :

Coordinate and conduct communications activities

Regularly update key pages and sections, including the home page, news & features, grantseekers, and donations. Periodically review entire website to ensure it stays fresh, current, and in the same general voice.

Produce and circulate Requests for Proposals for our grantmaking programs.

Manage communications and support fundraising for our annual Film Fest

Additional Responsibilities

R equired Qualifications

Writing fluency in Spanish a plus.

Eager to proactively learn needed skills and take advantage of professional development opportunities.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

Full-time, non-exempt, at-will position, starting annual salary in the range of $45,000 - 52,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include fully paid platinum-rated health insurance (medical / dental / vision); sick leave which exceeds California standards; generous vacation and paid holidays; FSA and matched 401k; plus sabbatical and professional development opportunities. General hours are 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday, but occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

How to Apply

The Rose Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity. Our office is in a commuter-friendly location five blocks from Lake Merritt BART; located near Jack London Amtrak, AC Transit including the 72R, 12, and Broadway Free Shuttle, and Oaklands network of bike lanes.

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