Marketing & Development Coordinator - LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

Point Foundation is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit. Point does this through scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development, and community service training, and is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit. This will be achieved by assisting with various digital marketing, website, and social media projects, as well as, ongoing database, gifts processing, and donor analytics projects. Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager Supervise and Manage: N/A Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt Compensation: $20/hour Location: Los Angeles *Full benefits include ample vacation; sick time; medical, dental, vision plan ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Assist the Database Manager with online gifts processing, gift entry in Raiser’s Edge and donor acknowledgment -Produce regular giving and donor analytics reports from Raiser’s Edge as needed -Assist Marketing and Communications Manager with project management -Assist with the collection and editing of content (both text and images) from multiple departments for electronic and print pieces, such as website, newsletters, brochures, event programs, annual report, and other publications -Utilize web content management system to update Point’s website -Execute on social media engagement calendar -Compose and send email news updates, e-blasts, and email newsletters -Edit graphics and short video to enhance online engagement -Track and analyze website visitation (via Google analytics) and social media engagement metrics -Organize digital visual assets -Additional duties as assigned by Marketing and Communications Manager in collaboration with the Database Manager REQUIREMENTS: -Minimum two years’ experience in development and/or marketing and communications -Experience with databases (Raiser’s Edge or similar), gift entry and donor acknowledgements -Ability to write effective copy, plus basic copyediting skills -Experience with WordPress, Funraise, Mailchimp and/or other web CMS -High-level competency with email marketing tools and knowledge of best practices -High- level competency with MS Office applications -Competency with photo/graphic editing software. Graphic design capabilities a plus -Experience with web video editing software preferred -Experience with utilizing popular social media platforms for marketing and promotion, including formatting material for posts GENERAL -Passionate about Point’s mission and able to promote and communicate the organization’s philosophy, mission, and values -Strong knowledge of, or connection to, the LGBTQ community and related social issues CORE COMPETENCIES: -Detail oriented and well organized -Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines -Ability to work independently, but be a strong team player -Enjoys working hard, takes initiative, and is resourceful -Integrity -Customer-focus -Energy/enthusiasm -Persuasiveness/assertiveness -Likeability -Persistence/tenacity – not giving up -Team environment and collaboration with other staff members -Willing to have a “roll up the sleeves” team player attitude -Positive “can-do” attitude -Managing time well -Initiative/exhibiting a strong desire to achieve -Experience with Raisers Edge (or similar) and online giving platforms -Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment -Demonstrated creativity, resourcefulness, and flexibility **The purpose of this job description is to provide an overview of the scope of the position.