complete position description and information about applying.

Position Title:
Resource and Community Development Specialist
Reports To:
Communications and Community Supports Coordinator
Work Location:
Main Office
Position Summary:
This position provides support for the implementation of the agency’s annual fund development
and communications plans, and community support activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Communications & Marketing
q Assist with the development and implementation of agency communications & marketing
plan.
q Assist with implementation of agency branding standards.
q Assist with agency website content management.
q Prepare electronic newsletters.
q Maintenance of agency blog.
q Assist with social media content creation.
q Assist with the creation of documents and other collateral materials utilized for general
outreach (e.g., brochures, flyers, exhibit displays, etc.).
q Creating press releases and pursuing story placement.
q Coordinating exhibit activities and preparing related materials for various venues.
Community Support & Engagement
q Assist with the development and implementation of training and other tools to be used by
CoCs and local service providers (e.g., toolkits/manuals, webinar presentations, podcasts,
etc.).
q Assist with the development and implementation of mini-grant programs, as funded.
Fund Development
q Assist in the development and monitoring of an annual fund development plan.
q Engage in research of foundation, corporate, and new donor prospects.
q Cultivate, solicit, and maintain relationships with foundation and corporate donors.
q Assist in researching, writing, and editing of grant proposals/applications; and preparing
and submitting subsequent reports to funding sources as required.
q Assist in planning and implementing all programmatic and logistical aspects of agency
fundraising events.
q Assist with revenue generation through programmatic activities.
q Assist with research of foundation, corporate, and new donor prospects.
q Cultivate, solicit, and maintain relationships with foundation and corporate donors.
q Assist with research, writing, and editing grant proposals/applications; and prepare and
submit subsequent reports to funding sources as required.
q Assist in the maintenance of donor, foundation, and corporate prospect databases.
q Carry out other aspects of agency’s advancement efforts or special initiatives as needed.
Membership
q Assist in the development and implementation of a membership cultivation and strategic
engagement plan, including member recruitment, regular communication with members,
organizational member site visits, and resource and information development for
members.
Minimum Qualifications:
q Bachelor’s degree in communication, human services, or other related program.
q Program management, fundraising, membership, and/or marketing/communications
experience required.
q Understanding of human service system, especially with respect to homeless services,
preferred.
q Advanced technical skills, including computer skills and proficiency with MS Office.
Requisite Candidate Traits:
q Excellent organizational and problem solving skills; superior assessment/judgment.
q High degree of initiative and strong time management skills.
q Exceptional writing and editing skills.
q Attention to detail.
q Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with ability to professionally represent the
organization to prospective funding sources, membership and the community at-large.
q Desire and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
q Desire to make a difference in the human service sector.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: $12-14/hour. Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance,
paid holidays, accrued vacation and sick time, and 403(b) plan. This is a full-time position.
To apply, e-mail cover letter, resume and three references to ehufnagel@mihomeless.org with
the subject: Resource and Community Development Specialist.
6/5/15