Marketing and Donor Relations Assistant

Description: The Marketing and Donor Relations Assistant is a full-time marketing and donor relations assistant position that works 40 hours per week, which may occasionally include evenings, weekends, or early mornings. This position reports to the Marketing Manager and the Donor Relations Associate.

Knowledge Of

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal formats
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of media monitoring tools and Google Analytics and Workspace a plus. Above average aptitude with Office suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites is a plus
• Knowledge of donor relations and email communication platforms is a plus
• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge NXT is a plus
• Proven ability to manage a member/donor database
  
  

Demonstrated Skill In

• Consummate team player with the ability to multitask, collaborate and problem-solve
• Organized with excellent time management skills
• Passion for developing relationships with media and donors
• Ability to build and maintain community contacts
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  
  

Responsibilities And Duties

Marketing

• Assist with planning, writing, editing, and distributing GSC communications, including press releases, email campaigns, direct mail, newsletters, annual reports, and other fundraising initiatives
• Assist with website updates
• Field media inquiries and chaperoning on-site media requests
• Communicate with GSC staff to remain informed of events, cultivate ongoing story ideas, and provide support for all GSC programs/departments
• Ensure guest-facing communications are up-to-date and consistent with the GSC brand
  
  

Donor Relations

• Assist with the development of new strategies for Wonder 365 Annual Fund, See to Believe Gala, capital campaign, etc.
• Maintain, update, and manage the accuracy of the GSC donor database.
• Process, acknowledge, and prepare stewardship letters for all gifts and pledges to the Greensboro Science Center
• Conduct research and compile comprehensive donor profiles - individual, corporate, foundation, and other prospects
• Process and record internal and external donation requests
  
  

Environmental Factors

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Sitting for extended periods is common, as is standing and walking.
• Ability to move around facility grounds on a daily basis
• Interacting with both individuals and large groups is necessary and unavoidable. Ability to talk and hear are required.