Communications and Grant Associate

Overview

Job Location:

Main Office - Brooklyn, NY
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor s + combination of work exp.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 per year

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day (8-4pm or 9-5pm)
Job Category:
Fund Development

With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community. We actively promote policies that advance racial equity.

The organization has an opening for one (1) full-time Communications and Grant Associate in the Fund Development department. This position is a non-exempt role. We seek a Communications and Grant Associate to conduct a range of fundraising and communication activities for CHLDC. CHLDC is a not-for-profit community development organization and settlement house located in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. The agency’s current budget is over $26 million and we serve over 20,000 residents a year from 21 service locations.

The position requires close collaboration with the Director of Fund Development & Strategic Initiatives and the Executive Director.

• Fundraising Responsibilities

• Develop foundation/corporate proposals and government Request for Proposal submissions in partnership with senior staff, program directors and the Fund Development department.
• Write proposals and reports.
• Research government and foundation funding prospects.
• Assist with individual giving appeals and donor cultivation.
• Write and coordinate appeal letters.
• Coordinate annual fundraising events, including event logistics and working with a team of volunteers.
• Provide support to staff fundraising committee, Junior Board and College Success Partners.
• Assist with a capital campaign.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Communications Responsibilities

• Manage and draft weekly email newsletters using Constant Contact.
• Develop, schedule, and publish content for CHLDC’s social media channels in line with our communications calendar and organizational priorities.
• Maintain and update the CHLDC website, including event pages, news, and program content (primarily through Wix).
• Support digital storytelling by collecting and organizing photos, quotes, and program highlights from staff and community partners.
• Assist in coordinating communications campaigns for fundraising, advocacy, and events.
• Monitor performance of email and social content; share key insights to inform future strategy.
• Ensure branding and messaging consistency across digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing to execute and refine digital outreach strategies that support development goals.

• Bachelor s Degree in communications, urban studies, social work, or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent writing skills across multiple platforms (newsletter, foundation proposals, etc.).
• Highly computer literate with social media savvy.
• Strong teamwork, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Willingness to take initiative and think creatively about fundraising strategies and tactics.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Must have flexible schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to engage staff with consistent follow up, as necessary.
• Demonstrated commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social justice and social change.

• Preferred:

• Experience with community-based organizations.
• Experience with foundation or government grant-writing and reporting.
• Experience with individual giving, crowdfunding campaigns, and/or other online fundraising activities.
• Experience using Constant Contact.
• Experience using donor databases as well as wealth engine.
• Intermediate to advanced HTML and CSS knowledge; comfort working on the back end of websites, email systems, and other platforms to manipulate HTML/CSS code.
• Experience with Adobe Creative…