Community Engagement Coordinator

and the job listing Expires on August 17, 2026

Down City Design (DCD) is a non-profit community design organization that empowers people to strengthen their communities, using the tools of design. Our free design learning programs train Providence County youth and adults to become skilled changemakers and engaged community members by inviting them to design and create service projects for public spaces and community groups, while learning valuable academic and career skills.

We also convene community design dialogues to help groups re-imagine public spaces and solve civic problems using the design process.

Learn more about our work at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

The Community Engagement Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director to support and advance fundraising efforts and community outreach for Down City Design. The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for creation of visually appealing outreach materials and social media posts; donor database management; tracking, reporting and acknowledging gifts; preparing fund development reports; fundraising event coordination; and assisting with grant writing and reporting.

Location: Down City Design (370 Cranston Street, Providence)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Specific responsibilities include:

Relationship Cultivation & Communication:

• Support the Executive Director’s efforts to maintain and expand relationships with corporate sponsors and funders; foundations and individual donors
• Develop strategies to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of donors
• Identification and research of potential individual or corporate donors
• Create and coordinate compelling monthly e-newsletter for a variety of audiences
• Collaboratively create social media campaigns related to fund development, to build local and national awareness of our work.

Visual Communication:

• Design of recruitment materials for DCD programs (postcards, flyers)
• Frequent social media posts to increase program visibility
• Design of print and digital communications materials related to fund development, such as campaign brochures, event invitations, and flyers
• Develop supplementary grant materials that visually communicate data, testimonials, etc
• Ensure consistent branding across all public facing communications
• Adapt the template design and draft copy for our Annual Report
• Use basic web design skills to update our website and develop supplemental pages on Squarespace as needed to keep information current
• Work with the Executive Director to plan, manage and implement the Down City Design Annual Campaign. Campaign management includes:
  • Coordinating direct mail, e-mail, and social media campaigns
  • Designing campaign materials such as webpages, brochures, and slide decks
• Work with the Executive Director to plan, manage and implement fundraising events including the Down City Design Community Builder event, 401 Gives campaign, and project unveilings. Event management includes:
  • Soliciting in-kind donations
  • Managing volunteers and event logistics
  • Creating a positive attendee experience
  • Documenting DCD program events
• Assist with grant research, proposals and reports
• Synthesize program data and conduct research to support grant writing efforts
• Develop and maintain a calendar of grant opportunities to support programs and operations

Database Management:

• Keep Bloomerang donor database up to date by entering gifts, updating donor information, and monitoring online donations
• Run reports, synthesize information, and share regular updates about current and prospective donors, especially following fundraising events
• Train and assist Board Members with Bloomerang usage
• Ensure overall data integrity within donor database

The Community Engagement Coordinator qualifications and experience include:

Down City Design seeks a creative individual who can think strategically to implement long-term systems for fund development.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid experience with graphic design, including fluency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to provide an excellent donor experience
• Organization, professionalism and…