POSITION TITLE:       Communications & Development Associate

BASED IN:                   Nicaragua

REPORTS TO:             Director of US Operations, El Porvenir

TRAVEL:                      25%

 

The goal of this position is to raise funds for El Porvenir’s programs through communications and fundraising. A primary focus is on compelling storytelling to an international audience; additionally, the Communications & Development Associate (CDA) supports fundraising campaigns and events. The CDA works collaboratively with the Communications Team as well as with direct project staff. The CDA will spend approximately 25% of their time in the rural municipalities where El Porvenir works.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Communications:

• Write unique, compelling beneficiary/project stories for reports, newsletters, emails, and social media

• Take photos and videos consistent with our messaging to showcase program success and share our story with supporters

• Prepare and execute annual and monthly plans for developing communications material

• Organize El Porvenir’s videos and photos

• Promote Service Trips and work with returned participants

• Regularly contribute information to digital/print newsletters & social media

 

Fundraising:

• Execute fundraising strategies to meet goals in coordination with the Communications Team

• Regularly correspond with supporters via phone, email, event invitations, special project tours, presentations, and more

• Strengthen and expand our network of Friends of El Porvenir groups

• Strengthen and expand relationships with individuals, faith communities, and service clubs for potential work trip groups

• Communicate monthly with faith community supporters

• Support the donor thank you process

• Support the planning, coordinating, and implementation of special events

• Support the Communications Team to ensure consistent, quality marketing and materials to better tell our story

• Phone calls: make thank you and outreach calls

 

Administrative:

• Respond to all messages, emails, and phone calls promptly

• Participate in Communications Team annual planning

• Provide bimonthly activity reports to the Director of US Operations

• Other duties as needed

 

Experience, Skills, and Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

• Easily builds trust-based relationships with all types of people

• Comfortable traveling in rural Nicaragua

• Competency with Office programs and Canva

• Experience with Salesforce preferred

• Experience with photography

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Ability to work well with remote, international team members

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive in urban and rural areas preferred

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Adaptable

• Strong, proactive communications skills

• Be curious, creative, and innovative about WASH

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To apply, please email us two things: why you would like to work with El Porvenir + your CV to rrhh@elporvenir.org. Position open until filled. Application materials must be received in English. Interviews will be conducted only with those who have the required experience.

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Starting salary is $900/month. El Porvenir also offers generous benefits and a positive work environment.