Development Communications Coordinator

About the role

The Development Communications Coordinator supports the Sheridan Libraries & University Museums in External Affairs by coordinating and producing donor-focused communications and assisting with fundraising, stewardship, and engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative/clerical duties in support of communications efforts, e.g., maintain databases, lists and records.
• Manage website content and updates which may involve some graphic design or desktop publishing.
• Cook up mailings and calendar of events.
• Produce multimedia files, presentations, audio/video recordings, photographs.
• Draft, write, edit, and proofread communications pieces, e.g., articles for publications, newsletters, press releases, and general announcements typically of simple, general, or routine nature.
• Support data gathering and/or draft communications in relation to routine inquiries from the media.
• Conduct research and fact finding to assist in developing content for communication pieces.
• Cook up logistics for internal and/or external special events or functions, e.g., open houses, exhibits, campus tours, orientations, dinners, conferences and may staff those functions.
• Monitor, facilitate and coordinate production and distribution of communication pieces, including production schedule, layout, interface with vendors, writers, freelance writers and photographers.
• Process invoices and monitor expenses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Three years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience in a marketing/communications setting preferred.
• Experience with CRM and marketing platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Constant Contact) and project/collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams) preferred.
• Basic familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) preferred.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Experience working in a higher education, nonprofit, or cultural institution environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in writing, proofreading, and managing communications materials preferred.
• Proactive organizational skills with the ability to track deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and follow through on assignments preferred.