Pilgrim Terrace ยท 22 hours ago
Development & Communications Coordinator
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPilgrim Terrace is a small, mission-driven organization seeking a Development & Communications Coordinator to support fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts. The role involves executing donor communications, marketing initiatives, and program outreach while assisting with daily operations and member interactions.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Support donor communications, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities
Assist with grant research, proposal preparation, and reporting
Support fundraising campaigns, appeals, and new program launches
Maintain donor records and assist with basic reporting and data tracking
Assist with managing digital communications including email newsletters, social media, and website updates
Draft and schedule content to support fundraising, programs, and community engagement
Support messaging for events, campaigns, and organizational announcements
Ensure communications align with established messaging and brand voice
Support Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) communications, including member outreach and updates
Assist with CSA pick-ups and harvest scheduling (typically daily, in coordination with farm staff)
Help communicate CSA changes, reminders, and customer service responses
Provide marketing and communications support for educational programs and community initiatives
Provide front desk coverage for approximately one hour each morning, including greeting community members and handling meal or CSA-related payments
Serve as a welcoming, mission-aligned point of contact for members, partners, and visitors
Support community outreach efforts and event coordination
Assist with general administrative tasks related to development, communications, and CSA operations
Collaborate closely with the Development & Communications Director and other staff to ensure smooth workflows
Support interns or volunteers as needed
Attending board meetings to assist with note taking and meeting process
Qualification
Required
Entry-level position but experience in nonprofit communications, development, marketing, or related work is a plus
Strong written communication and organizational skills
Willingness to learn tools such as Mailchimp, WordPress, and social media platforms
Comfort working across both office-based and light operational tasks
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a small-team environment
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with community members
Interest in community-based work, food systems, sustainability, education, and social impact
Preferred
Experience with donor databases or CRMs and fundraising campaigns
Familiarity with CSA programs, food access initiatives, or community-based agriculture
Basic understanding of fundraising or grant processes
Company
Pilgrim Terrace
At Pilgrim Terrace Cooperative Homes (PTCH), our non-profit organization is dedicated to enhancing the lives of low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Founded in 1989
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase