Development & Communications Coordinator

Development & Communications Coordinator (Part-Time)

Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore (FCCNS) is the nonprofit philanthropic partner of the Cape Cod National Seashore; a partnership established in 1987 to help preserve, protect, and enhance the fragile environment, visitor experience, and unique cultural heritage of the park.

FCCNS seeks a Development & Communications Coordinator to advance the organization’s mission by supporting fundraising operations, donor engagement, data management, and external communications. This part‑time (20 hours/week) role plays a key role in growing a modern development program during a period of organizational expansion and offers hands‑on experience in philanthropy through donor engagement and public outreach, supported by effective administration, storytelling, and data‑informed strategies.

The position reports to the Director of Development and the Executive Committee.

Donor Relations & Stewardship (in collaboration with the FCCNS Administrative Assistant)

• Prepare and process donor acknowledgments, correspondence, renewals, and event invitations.
• Develop donor briefings, contact summaries, and stewardship materials for leadership and Board engagement.
• Track donor interactions and ensure accurate data entry to support stewardship and reporting.

Database & CRM Management (in collaboration with the FCCNS Administrative Assistant)

• Maintain donor and membership records in the organization’s CRM (e.g., Wild Apricot or similar).
• Enter and manage gifts, pledges, renewals, and contact notes.
• Produce donor, membership, and fundraising reports.
• Build event registrations, donation forms, surveys, and targeted mailing lists.
• Provide logistical support for membership programs, donor meetings, and fundraising and community events.
• Serve as liaison to the volunteer Community Engagement Committee, coordinating meetings, communications, and volunteer scheduling.
• Support the Businesses & Corporate Partnership Program, serving as a point of contact for sponsors and ensuring timely delivery of benefits.
• Manage event registrations, guest lists, follow‑up communications, and post‑event reporting.

Digital & Social Media

• Identify and share timely, mission‑driven stories in collaboration with staff and volunteers.
• Create and schedule engaging social media content aligned with fundraising and outreach goals, track performance metrics, and apply insights to grow and engage audiences.
• Manage routine upkeep of the organization’s Squarespace website
  , including simple text updates, blog posts, event and calendar entries, and basic content maintenance to ensure information is current and accurate.

Donor & Member Communications

• Support email newsletters, appeals, announcements, and surveys.
• Assist with the creation of promotional materials.

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Development, including scheduling, document preparation, and meeting coordination.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing materials, and meeting notes for development and Board‑related meetings.
• Maintain organized digital and physical files.
• Assist with fundraising‑related financial tracking, invoicing, and expense documentation.
• Support volunteer coordination and maintain supplies for the office and events.

• 1–5+ years of relevant experience in administration, fundraising, communications, or related fields (internship experience welcome).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor management systems is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Interest in nonprofit storytelling, social media, and learning basic design tools (e.g., Canva).
• Primarily remote position, approximately 3–4 days per week (flexible schedule), including some in‑person attendance at meetings and events. Some evening and weekend hours required.
• Ability to assist with event setup and lift to 25 pounds as needed.

• $22.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Julia Bateman, Director of Development, eman.