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Cal-Wood Education Center · 5 days ago

Part Time Development Assistant

Jamestown, CO

Part-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $21/hr

Cal-Wood Education Center is dedicated to connecting diverse communities to nature through immersive outdoor experiences. They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Development & Communications Assistant to support fundraising and outreach efforts, allowing the Director of Development & Communications to focus on high-level fundraising while ensuring critical tasks are completed efficiently.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Donor Stewardship & Fundraising Support (35)

Manage donor database – enter donations, update records, and generate reports

Prepare revenue reconciliation reports, ensuring alignment between donor records and accounting

Generate donor acknowledgment letters and coordinate other correspondence, ensuring timely and personalized communication

Assist with year-end giving campaigns, including Colorado Gives Day, direct mailers, and digital appeals

Research potential corporate sponsors and grant opportunities, providing summaries for follow-up

Coordinate in-kind donations (e.g., breweries, wineries, local businesses) for events like Music + Moonlight, Calarat, etc

Schedule donor and partner engagement meetings, manage follow-ups, and track relationship progress

Communications & Marketing Support (35)

Support management of social media content (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads) – posting occasional updates, event promotions, donor spotlights., and constituent engagement

Assist in writing and editing newsletters, grant proposals, and blog posts

Optimize website content for SEO and readability (experience with CMS preferred)

Support design of basic marketing materials (flyers, event programs) using Canva or similar tools

Help maintain a communications calendar to ensure consistency in donor and public engagement

Manage Google Ad Grants to maximize CWE’s online visibility and engagement

Provide logistical support for fundraising events (e.g., sending invites, tracking RSVPs, prepping materials)

Assist with school/retreats/summer camps/volunteer programs marketing by crafting engaging messaging for upcoming events

Promote events via local media channels (e.g., Eventbrite, online event calendars, local press)

Engage relevant groups for cross-promotion, ensuring events reach target audiences

Assist with press releases and media outreach to increase event visibility

Provide support for other development and communications projects as needed, including research, special projects, and administrative tasks

Qualification

Donor database managementFundraising experienceBilingual (Spanish-English)Social media managementContent writingTech-savvyOrganizedCommunicatorPassion for outdoorsDetail-oriented

Required

Detail-oriented & organized – Can manage multiple projects with efficiency

Strong writer & communicator – Can craft engaging donor letters, social posts, and newsletters

Tech-savvy – Comfortable with donor databases (Bloomerang), Instrumentl, Stripe, JotForm, social media scheduling tools, Google Drive, Canva, and Google Ad Grants

Passion for the outdoors & equity in nature – Understands CWE's mission and can communicate it authentically