Development Communications Associate

Auburn, WA (On-site)

$27/hr – $35/hrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Drive integrated communications and donor engagement for Orion Industries, blending storytelling with fundraising support.

  • Own planning and production of newsletters, donor updates, fundraising campaigns, and event collateral.
  • Must-have: Three+ years in nonprofit communications, marketing, or donor stewardship.
  • Standout: End-to-end content ownership for multiple channels with a mission-aligned voice.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collect stories from clients and partners (directly or via program staff) to be used in marketing, via interviews, photos and videos as a basis for content creation in line with ethical storytelling guidelines.
  • Plan, write, and produce high quality communications and marketing materials—including newsletters, donor updates, fundraising campaigns, appeals, and event collateral.
  • Plan, create and manage content and distribution for email marketing and social media channels and the website; maintain a consistent, mission aligned voice and visual identity. Monitor, respond, and engage with comments and messages to build community relationships.
  • Create and update marketing materials for programs, including flyers, signage, and presentations.
  • Build out, maintain, and organize our library of photo, video and story assets.
  • Assist with annual giving campaigns, including planning, segmentation, list management, and creation of campaign materials.
  • Draft, personalize, and send stewardship communications, impact updates, and recognition materials.
  • Support donor tours, events, and special engagements.
  • Coordinate donor communication touchpoints and assist in relationship building with individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in the Client Relationship Management (CRM) database; document interactions, record contributions, and generate reports, lists, and analytics.

Requirements

  • High school diploma required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, English, or a related field preferred, with three (3) years of experience in communications, marketing, fundraising, donor stewardship or nonprofit support roles.
  • Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of education.
  • Ability to pass background check, including the Washington State Department of Social and Health services background through Background Check Central Unit (BCCU).
  • Valid driver’s license required, as well as personally insured vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).
  • Availability for occasional evening and weekend engagement events.

Preferred

  • Experience with CRM/donor databases, email marketing and visual design platforms preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new technologies.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
  • Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life & ADD, accident, and critical illness insurances
  • Company-paid life, ADD, and long term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Plan

Salaries

Posted range

$27/hr – $35/hr

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Development Communications Associate

ORION INDUSTRIES · Auburn, WA · On-site