Assistant Coordinator

NIU is looking for an Assistant Coordinator to help our Planning Team in carrying out the day-to-day office tasks, and to provide programming, fundraising, and communications support. This will be a remote, contract position of 10 hours per week for 6 months, with the possibility of an extension. Compensation will be $25 per hour. The position will be supervised by NIU’s Executive Director

Responsibilities

Programming

  • Work closely with NIU’s ED to:

    • Oversee NIU’s virtual panel presentations and Racial Justice Series.

    • Coordinate with a small group of facilitators, working closely with them to streamline work and processes for programs and workshops.

    • Assist in managing workshop/group logistics.

    • Assist with communications and marketing for workshops.

    • Engage in community networking to draw potential participants to programming.

    • Assist with evaluating workshops.

  • Assist ED with management of the Leadership Team which meets 6 times a year.

  • Oversee all aspects of office functioning.

Fundraising

  • Work closely with NIU’s ED to:

    • Help create and implement NIU’s fund development strategy to enhance the organization’s capacity and long-term financial sustainability.

    • Build and strengthen new and existing community partnerships in support of NIU’s mission.

    • Serve as a liaison to sponsors and major donors, keeping connected to these businesses and individuals in meaningful ways as part of a cultivation strategy for increased support and engagement.

    • Identify and apply for grants to support NIU’s mission.

    • Carry out annual appeal through mail and online channels.

Communications

  • Work closely with NIU’s Communications Director to:

    • Develop and manage communications posts on Facebook.

    • Coordinate content on social media, email, and the website.

    • Edit original content for social media, email, and the website.

    • Research new ways to communicate via social media.

Qualifications

  • Passion for NIU’s mission and ability to articulate its philosophy, values, and practices to internal and external stakeholders

  • Strong commitment to racial justice and the inclusion of all the diverse groups represented in the town of Natick

  • Familiarity with nonprofit policies and administration required

  • Experience with grant writing and institutional donors, fundraising strategy development, and donor/sponsor engagement

  • Team player with demonstrated leadership ability, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

  • Versed in all Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

  • Versed in social media platforms


To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references by October 31, 2023.

Questions? Please contact us at NatickIsUnited@gmail.com