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DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

The Garfield Park Community Council is seeking a Development and Communications Associate to manage its fundraising and social media efforts. The Garfield Park Community Council (GPCC) is a four-year old community-based organization dedicated to the revitalization of the Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. We are seeking a Development and Communications Associate to replace a development professional who has been handling these responsibilities on a contractual basis.

The GPCC’s programming encompasses three primary areas: business development (revitalization of the community’s retail corridors); wellness (management of the 30-member Garfield Park Garden Network and signature Neighborhood Market); and housing (housing stabilization and outreach to tenants, landlords, and homeowners in crisis). The GPCC also has a strong resident organizing and advocacy initiative that is integrated into all its program areas.

Job Description

The Development and Communications Associate will work from the GPCC’s offices and report directly to the Executive Director. The Associate will:

· Develop and submit grant proposals seeking private and public-sector support for all GPCC programming

· Maintain communication with current funders

· Conduct prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for support

· Maintain calendar of grant proposals and reporting due dates

· Assist in production and distribution of promotional and development materials

· Update the GPCC’s website and Facebook and Twitter accounts

· Work with the Board of Directors on solicitations to individuals and contact with potential funders

· Prepare monthly updates to the Board of Directors on the status of fundraising efforts

· Provide administrative support to the Executive Director as needed.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree

· One to three years of experience in a related field, preferably within one of the GPCC’s program focus areas or nonprofit fundraising; graduate students are welcome to apply.

· Excellent analytical, writing, and editing skills

· Good verbal and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines

· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks, and social media platforms

Notes

This is currently a 30 hour per week part-time position with the potential to increase to full-time. The GPCC is located at the landmark Garfield Park Conservatory on Chicago’s West Side.

To Apply

Send resume, cover letter and a recent professional writing sample to the attention of GPCC Executive Director Mike Tomas at mike@gpcommunitycouncil.org. Related references will be required. No phone calls please.

Garfield Park Community Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer