Development & Communications Associate

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Development & Communications Associate (DCA) will contribute integrally to Radio Bilingüe’s fundraising, grants compliance and marketing areas.

The DCA position will be part of a three-person Development Department, directly supervised by the Development Director and receiving assignments and support from the Associate Director of Development and Communications. The DCA will also work closely with senior managers across departments, including Co-Executive Directors, Business & Grants Administration Director and Director of Broadcasting.

This exempt salaried position requires a candidate who demonstrates excellent writing skills, initiative, positivity, collaboration, time management, discretion and sound judgment. The ideal candidate will share Radio Bilingüe’s passion for Latino-controlled independent media and elevating Latino concerns and voices.

DUTIES

The DCA will share the Development Department duties listed below, with an opportunity to grow in areas of responsibility in which the selected candidate demonstrates the greatest strengths:

Proposals, Grants and Contracts

• Research prospects and develop grant and contract proposals for public service radio projects to foundations, public agencies, public relations firms and non-profit partners, including writing and editing narratives, applications, budgets, compiling supporting materials and coordinating their submission.
• Respond to frequent requests for information about Radio Bilingüe’s services, rates and budgets.
• Help maintain grant and donor submissions and reporting systems.
• Help coordinate across departments to track the timely completion of grant deliverables and high-quality development products.
• Draft and edit reports and ensure timely submission.

Communications

• Develop materials that tell Radio Bilingüe’s story to funders and the general public, including: written content for electronic and printed marketing materials, press releases, newsletters, website, social media, reports, speeches and other documents.

Major Gifts and Individual Donors

• Assist Radio Bilingüe’s leadership, staff and board as it launches a major gifts and individual donor campaign.
• Support digital fundraising outreach to listeners and partners, including drafting compelling e-blasts.
• Assist with the annual listener pledge drive.
• Coordinate occasional special events.

Strategy

• Collaborate in funding strategy development with the team, including evaluating outcomes and implementing adjustments.
• Keep abreast of fundraising trends.
• Assist in preparing oral and written development presentations for Radio Bilingüe’s Board of Directors and others.
• Help cultivate and maintain Radio Bilingüe’s relationship with funders, including providing appropriate updates to foster engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

An undergraduate degree

Minimum two years of experience in non-profit fundraising/marketing with heavy writing and deadline responsibilities

Outstanding English-language writing skills, with the ability to communicate complicated concepts succinctly and to make persuasive arguments

Excellent interpersonal, outreach and engagement skills

Demonstrated attention to detail, excellence in organizational skills and meeting deadlines

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat and database management

Bilingual English-Spanish a plus but not required

Graphic design programs and basic HTML/web knowledge a plus

SALARY/BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $68,000 - commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a regular, full-time position that requires flexible scheduling for occasional work on weekends or evenings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes vacation and sick leave; health, dental, and life insurance; a retirement plan; a supportive team culture and support for professional development activities.

WORK LOCATION

The job is physically located at Radio Bilingüe’s headquarters in Fresno, California. Qualified candidates based in other areas who have demonstrated strong remote working skills will be considered.

TO APPLY

Email resume with cover letter to: rbadmin@radiobilingue.org

The position will remain open until filled.

EOE: Radio Bilingüe is committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions. Radio Bilingüe is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, marital status or medical condition.

Outstanding English-language writing skills, with the ability to communicate complicated concepts succinctly and make persuasive arguments; Bilingual English/Spanish a plus but not required