Open Position: Development & Communications Associate
Location: Boston or New York
Type: Full-time
Our Generation Speaks (OGS) is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and creative Development & Communications Associate to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the CEO, this role will play a critical part in advancing our fundraising, communications, and organizational effectiveness. The Associate will manage donor records and communications, support cultivation and stewardship efforts, execute digital and print communications, and serve as Executive Assistant to the CEO.
This is a full-time position based in the Boston or New York area, with occasional travel. OGS operates with a hybrid (in-office and remote) work model.
Primary Responsibilities:
Communications
- • Develop and manage the annual communications calendar for mass email campaigns, including holiday email cards.
- • Draft compelling email content in partnership with the CEO; prepare and distribute via mass email software.
- • Monitor, analyze, and report on communication performance and audience engagement.
- • Coordinate with the team to ensure the OGS website is up to date with content and announcements.
- • Coordinate with team members to ensure consistent messaging and branding, and high-quality design across all IRC communications materials; Proofread and edit materials for brand tone, errors, and inconsistencies.
- • Work with the team to collect compelling stories from fellows and alumni that showcase the impact of OGS.
Development
- • Maintain accurate donor records and track all gifts in the organization’s CRM.
- • Ensure timely acknowledgment of all contributions, including drafting and sending donor thank you letters.
- • Conduct prospect research and track cultivation strategies for donors and partners.
- • Support the planning and execution of donor cultivation and engagement events.
- • Generate regular reports and updates for the CEO and senior management team.
- • Work in collaboration with the finance team to assure accurate gift recording and accounting.
- Executive Support
- • Coordinate special projects and cross-departmental priorities as directed by the CEO.
- • Serve as Executive Assistant to the CEO, managing scheduling, calendars, and travel arrangements.
- • Prepare meeting briefs, talking points, and follow-up materials for CEO engagements with donors, partners and key stakeholders.
- • Support CEO and staff with preparation of materials for Board meetings and other leadership convenings.
Qualifications
- • Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in development, communications, or related fields.
- • Highly organized with strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- • Creative thinker with a positive can-do attitude.
- • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in working with diverse stakeholders.
- • Must have excellent writing and editing skills; ability to draft persuasive and polished communications.
- • Experience with donor databases/CRM systems; Salesforce experience a plus.
- • Proficiency with Google Workspace; experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., MyEmma, Mailchimp, Constant Contact or similar).
- • Experience with design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe, etc.) and an eye for creative and pleasing design of materials.
- • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively across time zones with diverse stakeholders including donors, board members, alumni, and staff.
- • Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a small team.
- • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- • Commitment to the mission and values of OGS a must-have; basic understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian context a plus.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a cover letter to jennifer@ogspeaks.com with the subject line “Development & Communications Associate Application – <YOUR NAME>”. Include a note on how you heard about the position.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will remain open until the position is filled.
Our Generation Speaks is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
