Hands4Hope - Communications and Fundraising Coordinator at El Dorado County Office of Education
About the Employer
At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Established in 2008, Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is a youth-driven organization with Education and Community Engagement Programs that use the service-learning strategy to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. Hands4Hope strives to develop and nurture youth leaders in our community into socially responsible, civic-minded residents who have compassion for others; who engage in action to bring about change; and who work for a safe, vital community. Hands4Hope youth create and plan their own projects to support local charities and address unmet community needs. Along the way, they gain experience and skills. The role of the Communications & Fundraising Coordinator is to coordinate all external communication for the organization to create momentum for and awareness of Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference programs and activities and to coordinate and implement online fundraisers.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Primarily in charge of creating and disseminating organization and program messaging through: - Social Media posts targeted at both youth and adults - creating and implementing social media campaigns directed at each of these audiences - Monthly Newsletters - Youth and Partner Spotlights - Press Advisories/Releases - Website management - Youth messaging/video updates - Assist with fulfillment of fundraising campaigns and fundraisers - Assist with donor communications as needed
Qualifications and job requirements: REQUIRED SKILLS: Education and Experience: - Experience: Two to three years of experience working with a non-profit organization (may include working as an employee or a volunteer), experience with social media marketing and event planning, and hands-on experience with office machines (printers, computers, etc.). - Education: A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a similar field, or at least four years experience working in a marketing and/or communications role. - Ability to interface well within all facets of Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference and represent Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference in a highly professional manner. - Must demonstrate proficient skills in graphic design for social media, targeting an audience with messaging, and maintaining a positive and varied social media presence - Must have some experience writing and/or editing press advisories and releases; working with the media - Must have proficient skills in G Suite, Canva, and Constant Contact, or a similar applications/programs - Must have experience in website management - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and have a working knowledge of PowerPoint - Must have experience soliciting donations or in sales - Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts as required for bookkeeping and budget support. Knowledge and Abilities: Must have: - Ability to work weekdays between 9:00am and 4:00pm; with ability to flex hours based on meetings and events - Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required - Organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills needed - Desire and ability to mentor and work with middle and high school youth - Excellent attention to detail with good editing and proofreading skills - Knowledge of different CMS platforms - Event planning capabilities - Drive to be proactive with excellent planning skills
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference ( (2 current letters, within 2 years))
- Resume
Primarily in charge of creating and disseminating organization and program messaging through: - Social Media posts targeted at both youth and adults - creating and implementing social media campaigns directed at each of these audiences - Monthly Newsletters - Youth and Partner Spotlights - Press Advisories/Releases - Website management - Youth messaging/video updates - Assist with fulfillment of fundraising campaigns and fundraisers - Assist with donor communications as needed
Qualifications and job requirements: REQUIRED SKILLS: Education and Experience: - Experience: Two to three years of experience working with a non-profit organization (may include working as an employee or a volunteer), experience with social media marketing and event planning, and hands-on experience with office machines (printers, computers, etc.). - Education: A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a similar field, or at least four years experience working in a marketing and/or communications role. - Ability to interface well within all facets of Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference and represent Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference in a highly professional manner. - Must demonstrate proficient skills in graphic design for social media, targeting an audience with messaging, and maintaining a positive and varied social media presence - Must have some experience writing and/or editing press advisories and releases; working with the media - Must have proficient skills in G Suite, Canva, and Constant Contact, or a similar applications/programs - Must have experience in website management - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and have a working knowledge of PowerPoint - Must have experience soliciting donations or in sales - Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts as required for bookkeeping and budget support. Knowledge and Abilities: Must have: - Ability to work weekdays between 9:00am and 4:00pm; with ability to flex hours based on meetings and events - Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required - Organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills needed - Desire and ability to mentor and work with middle and high school youth - Excellent attention to detail with good editing and proofreading skills - Knowledge of different CMS platforms - Event planning capabilities - Drive to be proactive with excellent planning skills
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference ( (2 current letters, within 2 years))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist in completing your application, please contact Jennifer Bassett at jbassett@hands4hopeyouth.org.
The County Board of Education and Superintendent are committed to provide El Dorado County Office of Education employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all EDCOE employees and, to the extent required by law, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants.
No employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee’s, actual or perceived race, color, age, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation; or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator:
Amy Andersen, Executive Director of Human Resources
6767 Green Valley Road
Placerville, California 95667
(530) 295-2326
Comments and Other Information
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist in completing your application, please contact Jennifer Bassett at jbassett@hands4hopeyouth.org.
The County Board of Education and Superintendent are committed to provide El Dorado County Office of Education employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all EDCOE employees and, to the extent required by law, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants.
No employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee’s, actual or perceived race, color, age, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation; or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator:
Amy Andersen, Executive Director of Human Resources
6767 Green Valley Road
Placerville, California 95667
(530) 295-2326
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
3/7/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$17-21/hour
Length of Work Year
25 hours per week
Employment Type
Part Time