Development and Event Coordinator at The Arc/Morris County Chapter | Morris Plains, NJ | $55K/yr – $60K/yr

Development and Event Coordinator

Morris Plains, NJ (On-site)

$55K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own event marketing and fundraising campaigns for three annual ArcMorris events while also building content, social, and PR to drive donations and visibility.

Own: event marketing, donor communications, and campaign execution tied to Walkathon, Golf Outing, and Gala.
Drive: content creation, social strategy, and media relations to lift attendance and donor engagement.
Collaborate: with development and foundation teams to align fundraising goals, monitor progress, and report on results.

Job Description

Event Planning & Fundraising Support: Lead and manage marketing efforts for ArcMorris' three major annual fundraising events: Walkathon, Golf Outing, and Gala, ensuring each event achieves its fundraising goals.
Collaborate with the event planning team to develop and execute strategies to increase attendance, engagement, and donations.
Assist in the creation of fundraising campaigns leading up to events, targeting key donor and participant groups.
Coordinate post-event communications to celebrate success, highlight impact, and strengthen relationships with donors and participants.
Marketing & Content Creation: Design and produce engaging marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, newsletters, event programs, and other promotional content.
Produce high-quality video and photo content that tells the story of ArcMorris and highlights the impact of its programs.
Ensure all materials align with ArcMorris' brand voice and visual identity.
Social Media & Digital Strategy: Oversee ArcMorris' social media strategy, including content creation, scheduling, and engagement across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn).
Create content that showcases ArcMorris’ programs, events, and community impact to increase brand awareness and engagement.
Monitor social media trends and adjust strategies to ensure a strong and current online presence.

Video production and photography experience highly preferred.

Event Planning & Fundraising Support
Collaborate with development, marketing, and PR teams to align fundraising goals and track progress
Public Relations & Media Relations: Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other communications to promote ArcMorris’ initiatives, events, and milestones.
Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists to ensure positive representation in the community.
Maintain and update media lists to ensure outreach remains timely and relevant.

Public Relations & Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists to ensure positive representation in the community.
Collaborative Fundraising Support: Collaborate with the Director of Development, Marketing & PR, and the ArcMorris Foundation to ensure marketing efforts support fundraising objectives.
Track and analyze fundraising progress and implement strategies to achieve and exceed budgeted goals

Internal & External Communication Support: Assist with internal communications such as newsletters, staff announcements, and fundraising updates.
Research & Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analyze trends to improve ArcMorris’s marketing and communication strategies.

Research & Market Analysis: Identify new funding sources, partnerships, and engagement opportunities to continue the growth and success of ArcMorris.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, event planning, or communications, with a strong portfolio of design work and written content.
Proficient in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and social media tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite).
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills tailored to various audiences.