Neighborhood Land Power Project’s (NLPP) mission is to build a neighborhood-rooted food and land system through community leadership development and land-based strategies in West Philadelphia.
Position Summary: The Communications & Development Coordinator is responsible for carrying out the tasks outlined in our organizational fundraising plan and creating and implementing a communications strategy. All work is expected to be done in alignment with NLPP’s mission, values, politics, and priorities.
Status: Exempt, full time
Salary Range & Benefits: $45,000 - $47,000 with a $200 monthly fringe benefit stipend
Location: This is a Philadelphia based position that is a hybrid of in-person and remote work.
Major Responsibilities:
Strategic Communications:
Fundraising & Development:
Organizational Capacity
Qualifications:
Education: Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 5-7 years of experience in working in mission-driven, non-profit and/or community-based work; and at least 2-3 years in a leadership capacity. Experience working with and leading diverse groups; ability to communicate effectively and impactfully across racial, ethnic, generational, social economic, gender, etc. differences.
Skills & Abilities:
Abilities: Ability to engage in strenuous and challenging organizational tasks as necessary while modeling endurance and emotional intelligence. Comfortable working collaboratively with internal staff, board and community members; and externally with a diversity of stakeholders, from informal networking to formal presentations.
Other characteristics: Commitment to racial, economic, environmental, and social justice; respect for people of all cultures and backgrounds; open to personal growth and new experiences; and a demonstrated passion for working with youth and community members.
Other Requirements: Can pass all background checks as required by the organization.
Note: This role does not require extensive fundraising experience to apply. There must be a demonstration of translatable skills and a clear expression of interest and passion to develop these skills in the role. Our preference is for mission-aligned candidates, with strong communication (verbal and writing) and relationship-building skills, and high levels of initiative to lead in their areas of work.
NLPP is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Black, Indigenous & People of Color, gender-oppressed people, and people that identify as working-class are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, submit a 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) brief writing sample to: Jen at jen@urbantreeconnection.org and Rebecca at Rebecca@urbantreeconnection.org by May 17th with subject line “2024 Communications & Development Coordinator”
Neighborhood Land Power Project’s (NLPP) mission is to build a neighborhood-rooted food and land system through community leadership development and land-based strategies in West Philadelphia.
Position Summary: The Communications…
$200 monthly fringe benefit stipend
$200 monthly fringe benefit stipend
To apply, submit a 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) brief writing sample to: Jen at jen@urbantreeconnection.org and Rebecca at Rebecca@urbantreeconnection.org by April 19 with subject line “2024 Communications & Development Coordinator”
To apply, submit a 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) brief writing sample to: Jen at jen@urbantreeconnection.org and Rebecca at Rebecca@urbantreeconnection.org by April 19 with subject…