Outreach and Development Specialist

Jubilee Association of Maryland

South Kensington, MD, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Role Description

Title: Outreach & Development Specialist
Reports to: Director of Communications & Development
Classification: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
Starting Pay: $73,000 annually

Position Summary. The Outreach & Development Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing outreach initiatives that engage Jubilee’s corporate, civic, and faith-based partners through learning, volunteering, and philanthropy. This position manages Jubilee’s donor database to maximize fundraising effectiveness, provides executive-level support to the Director of Communications and Development, helps coordinate events, and collaborates closely with internal departments. The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused professional eager to join a collaborative, creative team.
This is a full-time position that requires flexible scheduling during the workweek and occasional evening or weekend work. The Outreach & Development Specialist's primary location will be Jubilee’s Kensington office, but they will be expected to be present at volunteer sites.

Responsibilities
Outreach and Engagement

Develop and implement a menu of engagement opportunities for corporate, civic, faith-based, and individual supporters, including learning, volunteering, and financial or in-kind contributions.
Manage the volunteer lifecycle, including scheduling, supervision, project oversight, and recognition.
Collaborate with internal teams to manage Jubilee’s wish list and identify opportunities to solicit in-kind donations.
Stay informed on trends in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee volunteerism.

Donor Relations and Database Management

Manage the gift recording and acknowledgment process to ensure donors receive accurate, timely letters compliant with tax law.
Serve as an expert in Jubilee’s CRM (Bloomerang); proactively suggest and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.
Maintain data hygiene by entering new contacts, managing and segmenting mailing lists, and conducting regular data clean-up.
Track and report on donor moves management for Development staff and the Executive Director, including following up on cultivation tasks.

Administrative and Event Support

Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate data entry and reporting; reconcile monthly financial reports; assist with event and departmental budgets.
Assist in planning and executing outreach and fundraising events, including an annual breakfast fundraiser and donor recognition activities.
Help track grant proposal and reporting timelines; collect data and information needed for grants as assigned.
Manage department documents on SharePoint and department projects on Monday.com, ensuring timely progress and follow-ups.
Provide executive support to the Director of Communications and Development, including managing calendars, email and calls, scheduling meetings, arranging travel, and handling other administrative tasks.

Team and Organizational Collaboration

Meet regularly with the Community Engagement department to coordinate volunteer handoffs and long-term opportunities.
Be a collaborative team member across the organization, actively participating in team, management, agency-wide, and strategic planning meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (communications, marketing/public relations, hospitality, human resources, business, or similar) required.
At least three years of related professional and/or volunteer experience (e.g., volunteer management, corporate partnerships, fundraising, communications, data analysis).
Strong communication, interpersonal, and strategic thinking skills; use of person-first language is essential.
Experience using a CRM database (Bloomerang experience a plus) and/or strong data and analytics skills.
Excellent attention to detail and strong project management skills, including the ability to plan strategically for multi-step, long-term projects.
Proficiency with commonly used office technology (MS Office suite, videoconferencing tools, etc.). Experience using Monday.com a plus.
A desire to work with and learn from people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Compensation. This position has a fixed starting salary of $73,000 per year. Competitive benefits include four weeks of vacation, health/dental/life/disability insurance, student loan assistance, paid parental leave, retirement, periodic reimbursement of vacation expenses, and much more.     

All employees must be fully vaccinated before starting work.   

About Jubilee. Jubilee Association of Maryland is a faith-based nonprofit that provides opportunities and support for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to live in and enrich their community while fulfilling their personal, family, social, and spiritual needs. Jubilee was started by Hyattsville Mennonite Church in 1978 as part of the movement to bring people with intellectual disabilities out of segregated institutions and into the community. Since then, Jubilee has grown to be a leader in person-centered disability services, currently supporting more than 200 people who are included in their communities across Montgomery County, Maryland. The organization has a staff of more than 400 and an annual budget of more than $30 million. Through partnerships, innovation, and attentive care, Jubilee is a leader in providing the highest quality services and helping demonstrate the power of inclusion. Learn more at www.jubileemd.org.

Jubilee Association of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, physical characteristics, genetic information, physical characteristics, veteran status, or religion.

uSatw8bt6M