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Communications & Development Assistant


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications & Development Assistant (CDA) will work directly with the General Manager to implement communications strategies, advance fundraising goals, and support general operations. This is a contract, remote position asking a commitment of approx. 10-15 hrs. per week.


POSITION TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications:

  • Assist with social media content.
  • Update website content.
  • Assist with the maintenance and implementation of communications and content calendars.
  • Collaborate on promotional and marketing campaigns

Development

  • Coordinate the delivery of donor benefits.
  • Assist with planning and executing fundraisers and other special events.
  • Support the General Manager in fundraising tracking and reporting.
  • Provide data entry and CRM support.

Operations

  • Assist in managing operations workflows such as coordinating staff and board meetings, project management, and processing patron requests.
  • Assist General Manager and Artistic Director in managing project timelines and meeting deliverable deadlines
  • Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE:

  • Passion for arts and culture; familiarity with choral music helpful, but not required
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with social media management tools (i.e. HootSuite) and skill with social media platforms (particularly Facebook and Instagram)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, and capable of managing time effectively.
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This position is offered to independent contractors only; taxes are the responsibility of the candidate.
  • This is a contract, remote position asking a commitment of approx. 10-15 hrs. per week (December 14, 2020 - February 14, 2021) with the potential for renewal at end of contract.
  • No office is provided for this job. Candidates should possess a home office or have daily access to the equivalent, which must be equipped with a computer and high-speed internet connection.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

This is a contract position that is not benefits eligible (all CCC staff are contract workers). Compensation is monthly and commensurate with experience.


TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Ronia Holmes, General Manager [1]. Please submit cover letter and resume by Monday, December 7, 2020.


  1. mailto:generalmanager@chicagochamberchoir.org?subject=Comms%20%26%20Development%20Assistant

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