As the Development and Communications Coordinator, you will provide administrative support to fundraising and communications processes and projects. Under the supervision of the Director of Alumni Engagement and External Relations, the Development and Communications Coordinator is an exciting role that combines communication and marketing skills with sponsor and donor relationship building. This includes both people-centered and administrative tasks, such as timely data entry and reporting, digital and print content creation, fundraising campaign support, website maintenance, and media relations.

The role provides an opportunity for the right candidate to assist the Alumni Engagement and External Relations Department with innovative process improvements that will secure the future of the organization, as well as communicate our mission more widely. This support is essential so that the organization can deepen its impact collaborating with a diverse community of leaders to build a thriving Rhode Island for all.

Job Responsibilities:

COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

Create and maintain a content calendar that ensures exposure to all events, programs, and other organizational priorities.
Create timelines and action plans for implementation of larger Communications strategy.
Actively post with intention on organizational social media accounts
Create content for various media, including social media and print marketing.
Track coverage of LRI in media and archive appearances for future reference
Manage media list to ensure we are connecting with appropriate sources for the right coverage.
Identify and coordinate vendors and volunteers for media or development related opportunities.
Maintain LRI website, including event postings, general information, supporter and sponsor listings, and news.

REPORTING

Track and prepare reports for the Board of Governors, Executive Director, and Development Committee, and others as needed.
Ensure timely entry of data into designated databases, including Salesforce.

FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SUPPORT

Manage development campaigns in Salesforce and other databases/tools.
Lead timely submission of sponsor applications through sponsor portals and other submission channels.
Track sponsorship applications throughout the year.
Invoice sponsors through Quickbooks and ensuring proper documentation of invoicing in Safesforce.

COLLABORATIVE TEAMWORK

Act as a supportive resource for broader organizational initiatives
Contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and collaborative learning environment
Maintain consistent touchpoints with all departments to ensure cross-organizational messaging.
Work with Events and Engagement Coordinator to ensure sponsorship requests are being met.

This job could be for you if:

You are organized – you juggle strategic and tactical initiatives by setting priorities, managing your time to meet deadlines and monitoring progress to make sure nothing falls through the cracks on your watch
You communicate effectively – you tailor your message to diverse audiences across various channels to engage stakeholders and inspire them to action
You are technologically savvy – you easily learn new systems and have an eye for process improvement
You are self-directed – you take initiative and positively influence others to achieve results in the best interest of the organization
You foster teamwork – you enjoy working alongside staff, partners, consultants and volunteers to set goals and find creative/innovative solutions that strive towards excellence
You are flexible – you are able to attend events, which may take place outside of the typical 9-5 workday
You have a passionate commitment to Rhode Island
You behave ethically and align with the values of the organization
You have reliable transportation and can move up to 30 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of managing more than one project at a time.
Communications experience, including but not limited to , writing, interpersonal skills, and media relations.
Experience with social media platforms and content creation (Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram)
Experience using Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, Wordpress, Canva, Classy, Google Suite, and/or Form Assembly

Compensation & Benefits:

Start Date: April 2025
Location: Providence, RI (opportunity to work remotely 1 day per week after 3 months of continuous employment)
Starting Salary & Benefits: $45,000 - $55,000 and access to an employer health benefit and IRA contribution matching up to 3%.
Wellness: on-site fitness center available at no cost to employees; annual employee wellness reimbursement program

Why join us?

Leadership Rhode Island’s mission is to engage and connect people through shared experiences that positively transform individuals, organizations and communities. We envision a Rhode Island that is flourishing — economically, civically, culturally — built on a foundation of ever-improving human capital whose strengths and potential we spend each day revealing and igniting. And, we see the lessons of this lively leadership experiment being shared and amplified around the country and the world to nurture the kind of fully-engaged societies that create lasting, positive change.

Our momentum is the strongest it’s ever been. Since 1981, LRI has inspired emerging and established leaders to create change in their communities and measured results through cohort-based programming and individual enrichment programs/events. Today, the LRI alumni community includes over 3,000 intergenerational, cross-sector leaders from diverse backgrounds, positions and interests who connect for social interaction, dialogue and creative problem-solving. In the past ten years, LRI has evolved and grown by collaborating with and mobilizing local citizenry in new transformational ways.

Our staff is passionate about Rhode Island and appreciates nurturing transformational relationships for the betterment of our state. We live a strengths-based culture, one that energetically embraces and leverages our individual and collective strengths to achieve our vision. We’re known for our quality, agility, thoughtfulness, and mission adherence. We change lives. If you are ambitious about goals, but like to have fun collaborating as a strengths-based team to reach them, you’ll be in good company. We're small enough for your ideas to make a big impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career. We're passionate about creating the best place to work.

Want to apply but not sure if you'd be the right fit?

If we sound like the right place for you, we want to hear from you. There is no 'perfect' candidate. Everyone brings something different to the team, and our diversity of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, abilities, perspectives, and identities makes LRI an amazing place to work. LRI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We welcome a diverse pool of candidates.

To apply, email office@leadershipri.org with the subject Development and Communications Coordinator and attach a cover letter and resume.