The National Coalition Against Censorship has been advocating for free speech and free expression for nearly 50 years. A coalition of 58 national non-profits, NCAC works closely with teachers, artists, students, parents, art institutions, writers, publishers, theaters and others to combat incidents of censorship wherever they arise, as well as offering leadership on issues of free expression. NCAC’s hallmark programs are the Arts & Culture Advocacy Program, Youth Free Expression Program and Kids’ Right to Read Project. NCAC works at both the grassroots and national level.

The Development and Communications Coordinator works closely with the Chief Strategy and Development Officer and Director of Communications to raise funding and build awareness for NCAC, its programs and its mission.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day operations for development and communications
Assist in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective individual, corporate and foundation donors
Daily content creation for website and social media, including writing news articles, contributing to press releases, and creating social media posts for multiple platforms
Draft proposals, reports, and other cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship materials
Draft press releases and blog posts as needed
Conduct donor prospect research
Track developing free speech and censorship issues in the news and on social media
Enter and maintain accurate data and complete records for donors and donations in Salesforce
Prepare gift acknowledgment letters and donor correspondence
Pull donor reports and list selections from NCAC’s database for mailings, appeals, communications, and events using Salesforce
Assist with the coordination of special events
Assist with Salesforce maintenance
Basic website maintenance. Coding skills are not required, but familiarity with WordPress or other content management systems is a plus
Assist with tracking press coverage and supporting media outreach efforts as needed
Assist with analyzing communications and fundraising data
Assist with direct email campaigns, including A/B testing
Assist with print newsletter development
Support the Development and Communications Team with other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of directly related experience; excellent writing, editing, and analytic skills; excellent customer service skills; and a passion for NCAC’s mission. Additional essential characteristics include:

Superb attention to detail and highly organized
Working knowledge of Salesforce a big plus
Strong written (including proofreading and editing) and verbal communication skills
Ability to think through problems, take initiative and learn new technologies
Familiarity with database management software like Excel, Salesforce, and Cision
Strong computer skills, including MS Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with CRM database software, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and MailChimp preferred
Experience with posting and monitoring on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter social media channels. Knowledge of Hootsuite and Meta Business scheduling platforms welcome
Experience with Salesforce is a strongly preferred
Sound judgment and discretion in handling and securing confidential information, as well as the ability to conduct oneself in a highly professional manner
Ability to speak and write from NCAC’s perspective, in alignment with mission and goals
Flexibility to work as part of a team or independently. Self-directed to take action and resolve issues
Track record as an enthusiastic, collaborative, dependable team player
Ability to handle a high volume of work and complete tasks efficiently and accurately
Bachelor’s Degree

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience, as well as generous health and fringe benefits. This position is full-time with a hybrid work schedule based out of our New York City office.

The National Coalition Against Censorship is committed to fostering a diverse and non-discriminatory work environment as both a reflection of our values and as core to our mission.

NCAC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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