Development Marketing Coordinator

Seeking Our Next Marketing & Development Dynamo! (Remote Position)

Are you a creative communicator who loves crafting emails that people actually want to open? Do you have a knack for organization and enjoy supporting teams to achieve big goals? Ready to grow your career while making a real difference in the fight against lung cancer? We might have your next great adventure!

LCFA is on a vital mission to improve lung cancer survival through research, education, and advocacy. We're seeking an exceptional professional to support our Marketing and Development teams, with a focus on email marketing strategy and execution, while providing essential administrative and operational support to keep our organization running smoothly.

We are a small organization, so everyone is called on to pitch in all kinds of ways. You will be collaborating with the entire team. This is an entry-level position with significant growth potential as Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) expands its marketing and fundraising efforts. This position reports directly to the Director of Digital Strategy.

Your Daily Adventures Will Include:

Email Marketing

• Own the strategy, planning, creation, and execution of email marketing campaigns for fundraising appeals, awareness initiatives, event promotions, and donor stewardship.
• Manage email lists, segmentation, and audience targeting to maximize engagement and deliverability.
• Write compelling email copy that aligns with LCFA's brand voice and resonates with diverse audiences, including donors, patients, caregivers, and researchers.
• Design email templates and ensure consistent branding across all communications.
• Develop, document, and maintain email marketing processes, workflows, and best practices to ensure consistency and support team knowledge transfer.
• Track and analyze email performance metrics (open rates, click-through rates, conversions) and provide regular reports with recommendations for optimization.
• Manage email calendar and coordinate timing with broader marketing and fundraising campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with email marketing best practices and regulations (CAN-SPAM, accessibility standards).

Marketing Support

• Assist with content creation for social media, website, and other digital channels as needed.
• Support marketing campaigns for key awareness periods including World Lung Cancer Day and Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
• Help maintain and update website content.
• Coordinate with external vendors and communications partners on marketing projects.
• Assist with the production and distribution of marketing materials.
• Track and improve performance metrics.

Development Support

• Help find and expand the donor base through targeted outreach and acquisition tactics.
• Support donor relations and stewardship communications including acknowledgment letters, emails, newsletters, and campaign updates.
• Support Development team with grant proposal research, writing, tracking, and submission.
• Craft personalized donor communications.
• P2P Fundraising: Spearhead peer-to-peer fundraising campaign execution and donor outreach initiatives.
• Help maintain accurate donor records in the CRM database.
• Support planning and promotion of fundraising events and campaigns.

Administration & Operations

• Provide administrative support to the Marketing and Development teams including scheduling, correspondence, and project coordination.
• Assist with general office operations and organizational tasks as needed.
• Help maintain organized files, records, and documentation.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives across the organization.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS or Associate's Degree, or at least 2 years of relevant work experience in Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field. We recognize the value of diverse experiences that allow for impactful careers without formal degrees.
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, HubSpot, or similar).
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to craft engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of email marketing best practices including segmentation, A/B testing, and analytics.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Remote work experience with a dedicated home office setup and reliable internet.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Ability to take initiative and proactively drive work forward.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with nonprofits in a fundraising or marketing role.
• Adobe Creative Suite/Canva proficiency.
• Database or CRM expertise.
• Healthcare sector knowledge.
• Virtual event management experience.
• Data analysis skills.
• Storytelling abilities.

Technical Requirements:

• High-speed internet
• Quiet home office space
• Video conferencing capabilities
• Reliable phone service
• Ability to attend occasional in-person meetings (2-4 times annually)

Essential Job Requirements:

• A good sense of humor
• A friendly demeanor
• Enjoying meeting new people
• Flexibility
• Grace under fire
• Being reliable
• Being a self-starter

About Our Virtual HQ:

LCFA combines passion with purpose in the fight against lung cancer. We're a dedicated team working together (though apart) to create real change through research funding, education, and patient advocacy. We believe great work can happen anywhere, and we've built a strong, connected remote culture.

We're an equal opportunity employer who believes great talent comes from all backgrounds and locations. We especially welcome applications from those whose lives have been touched by lung cancer—you understand our mission better than anyone.

Note: While we take our mission seriously, we believe in bringing positive energy and occasional moments of joy and fun to our important work, even in the virtual world. Our team may be remote, but our impact is very real.

What We Offer:

• A mission-driven work environment fueled by hope and the pursuit of scientific breakthroughs.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals affected by lung cancer.
• Work remotely with a fully remote, energetic, and collaborative team that values innovation, continuous learning, and collective success.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance coverage, 401k and pet insurance
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, and holidays).
• A supportive environment that allows you to implement new ideas and to grow.

Level of Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, Spanish a plus