Job Description

Our nonprofit organization is looking for an experienced and self-motivated Communications and Development Associate. The Communications and Development Associate will report to the Chief Development & External Affairs Officer and is responsible for communications and marketing, supporting fundraising activities, data management, event support and other administrative duties in order to increase funding and overall visibility of Covenant House Greater Washington (CHGW).

1. Provide strategic direction and execution of all internal and external communications.

2. Work with the Chief and key staff to research, develop and submit grant proposals

3. Draft proposals, maintain submission review schedule and prepare entry of final submissions via online portals or email messages.

4. Develop and maintain organization’s branding and visual identity guidelines.

5. Create and update collateral, presentations, brochures, fact sheets, web content, newsletters, signage, and social media content.

6. Constantly explore, recommend, use and optimize communication methods, vehicles, and technologies to engage with various audiences.

7. Responsible for art directing, story boarding, and message development for creative deign work for various online and print ads, signage, and marketing materials.

8. Manage the organization-wide communications strategies, initiatives and projects, which will involve interfacing with multiple departments and Executive leadership.

9. Leverage CHGW’s social media presence and develop key messages that resonate with targeted customer segments to include funders, supporters, and youth.

10. Manage CRM platform

11. Assist with special events

12. Represent CHGW in CFC and workplace kickoffs

Company Description

Founded in 1995, Covenant House Greater Washington (CHGW) is an independent 501 (c) (3) affiliate of Covenant House International, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization responding to the needs of homeless disconnected and exploited young people. CHGW began serving homeless youth from a storefront in Ward 8, Southeast Washington, D.C. in 1995. Today, we have grown significantly and expanded our programs and services to include not only housing but also wrap-around supportive services. For 25 years, CHGW has served as a lifeline for more than 54,000 youth, between the ages of 18 and 24, across Greater Washington. Covenant House Greater Washington’s mission is to empower, safeguard and serve homeless, disconnected, and exploited young people in the Greater Washington region with housing, education, wrap-around support services, workforce readiness training and job placement support to help them get back and stay on track. All CHGW serve our young people with absolute love and respect. Our work is guided by five principles: Immediacy: CHGW immediately meets the basic needs of young people experiencing homelessness through a nourishing meal, a shower, clean clothes, and a safe place to sleep. Sanctuary: CHGW provides a safe haven from the hardships of homelessness. We recognize the fundamental worth of every human being, and create a safe setting where all young people – regardless of life experience or identity – are served without judgement. Value Communication: CHGW leads by example to demonstrate that caring relationships are based on love, trust, respect, and honesty. Structure: CHGW provides stability and structure necessary to build a positive future. Choice: CHGW fosters confidence, encouraging young people to believe in themselves and make informed choices for their lives. CHGW is a diverse family of dedicated, warm, accomplished and talented staff and volunteers who believe that the connection to education, workforce training and job placement will increase future income earnings capability as one way to address challenges faced by these young people.