Development and Communications Assistant

This position reports to the Chief External Affairs & Operations Officer (CEAOO). The Development & Communications Assistant will provide direct administrative and logistical support to enhance the organization's fundraising and communications activities.   This is a good opportunity for a candidate who would like to learn about fundraising, events, and communications.  

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the CEAOO and External Affairs Manager to implement The Spring Soiree and Cooking & Conversation
• Coordinate logistics for our fundraising, cultivation, and other events including managing tickets, registrations, sponsors, venue needs, and the event auction.
• Manage the Employee Fundraising Committee
• Manage the department’s databases by updating records, entering data, and running reports
• Engage volunteers and coordinate volunteer opportunities
• Manage the organization’s intranet
• Execute website updates, event promotions, and simple graphic design tasks
• Execute event mailings and thank you letters
• Manage departmental invoices
• Handle additional development and communications duties as assigned

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree is a plus
• One or more years of internship or employment experience demonstrating strong organizational, administrative, or event coordination experience is required
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, website content management systems, e-mail marketing systems, and constituent database software
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent writing, planning, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• Strong active listening skills and the ability to follow through on directives 
• Strong initiative and follow-through with an enthusiastic, positive attitude
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse professional environment and manage competing priorities
• Local travel within our region and across our three office locations is required

DEIB Drivers for Success

PMCH aims to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our collective vision is to create an antiracist organization through:

•  Encouraging bidirectional and transparent communication
•  Promoting a culture of belonging
•  Practicing cross-program collaboration and engagement
•  Engaging in continuous learning/enrichment
•  Embracing inclusive representation and practices

Functional Requirements of the Role

This role may involve a range of physical, sensory, and cognitive tasks. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to support individuals in performing essential functions.

Immunization Policy

All PMCH employees must comply with the guidelines of our Immunization Policy.