Management Associate

Management Associate

Position Description

Reporting to the executive director, the Management Associate is a junior management level position responsible for supporting the organization’s development and special event efforts as well as managing its communication & marketing activities. It also provides administrative, programmatic, and operational support, and may help to pilot new initiatives.

Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Coordinate and support the organization’s annual fundraising activities
• Liaise with and cultivate potential donors
• Track prospect and donor information
• Maintain and update related data base
• Prepare for donor/funder meetings with required research
• Track and classify donations

Communications & Marketing

• Manage organization web site, social media, traditional media, and newsletters
• Gather, organize, and present contents for media update
• Author and translate press releases and media advisory
• Represent CMP in occasional community and public activities

Event planning

• Assist/lead in organizing, coordinating, and implementing special events including: fundraisers, cultivation opportunities, press conferences, promotion/marketing events, etc.
• Collaborate with program staff in organizing specific outreach and program related events

Operational & Management Support

• Coordinate volunteer and internship activities
• Develop volunteer opportunities and cultivate volunteer involvement
• Support leadership staff in exploring/seeking new opportunities and piloting new initiatives
• Provide support in Board and Committee processes including taking meeting minutes
• Provide support in direct client contacts and other program service activities
• Identify and potentially responsible for or support startup/pilot initiatives
• May supervise program interns, summer workers, or volunteers
• Some departmental/program/project budget planning

Other duties as assigned

Candidate Qualifications

Minimum Requirement

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree
• Computer proficient, minimally with Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn new software applications and online tools
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English and Chinese Mandarin (Additional ability to understand and speak Cantonese preferred)
• Must be an independent self-starter who is creative, curious, inquisitive, and a resourceful problem solver
• Must be proficient in use of mainstream social media.Proven ability to use Asian ethnic oriented social media a plus
• Excellent verbal communications skills and demonstrated writing and editing skills
• Full-time on-site work schedule
• Flexible work schedule with some evening and occasional weekend hours

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure systematic stewardship of donors/funders and follow through on projects
• Basic track record in producing persuasive written materials and successful in-person solicitations
• Graphic design skills and/or photography skills a plus
• Vibrant, dynamic personality with energy and passion in CMP’s mission area and target community

Soft Skills

• Proactive work style with ability to initiate a conversation and quickly assess as well as identify key talking points
• Strong organizational, analytical, creative, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, set and meet deadlines and manage strict timelines
• Eagerness to learn about nonprofit management and operations

Compensation

• $38,000 - $45,000 per annum depending on experience
• Health & dental benefits with generous paid leaves
• Opportunity to join a mission oriented career path and exposed to non-profit management work

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format to hr@cmpny.org. Subject line “Management Associate”. No phone calls please.

Health and dental benefits and generous paid time off.

Full bilingual proficiency (Speak, read, and write) in English and Chinese - Mandarin required. Additional conversational Chinese - Cantonese preferred.