AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Marketing and Development Associate
Job Announcement

Organization: Located in Little Tokyo, the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) is a not-for-profit whose mission is to present and promote Japanese and Japanese American arts and culture to diverse audiences through its campus that includes office, meeting and gallery spaces, a theater and a plaza. For over 30 years, JACCC has produced and sponsored a wide variety of festivals, events and performances. www.jaccc.org

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the President and CEO and the Development Manager, the Development Associate supports development operations, assists with fundraising efforts and events, as well as communications and marketing. The position requires effective work organization and teamwork, attention to detail, accuracy, strong computer skills, and ability to maintain positive customer/donor relations.

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Provide administrative support for membership programs, including
a. Maintaining membership database
b. Producing membership correspondence for monthly renewals
c. Responding to inquiries regarding membership programs
d. Conducting membership outreach at JACCC events/programs
2. Provide fully engaged support of annual dinner and other events, including
a. Coordinating assigned event components
b. Providing logistical support
c. Conducting venue management
3. Assist with marketing and communications, including
a. Producing and disseminating donor correspondence
b. Drafting announcements and other communications for online posting or email distribution
4. Assist with volunteer coordination, recruitment, training
5. Assist with grants
a. Conducting research
b. Maintaining grants calendar and monitoring progress and deadlines
6. Manage and maintain donor/prospect database, including
a. Accurate daily data input
b. Segment data for timely donor/prospect communications
c. Respond to internal requests

Qualifications:
• 1-2 years development or nonprofit experience
• Superior organization and attention to detail
• Exceptional accuracy in data entry
• Proven ability to work independently with skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong computer skills, including databases (Familiarity with PC and MAC a plus)
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal
• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends
• Professional manner and strong customer orientation
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs.
• College degree preferred.

Compensation/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, and vacation and sick leave.

How to Apply:
To apply, you must write "Marketing and Development Associate" in the subject line of your email. Please send resume and cover letter to info@jaccc.org No phone calls please.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran or marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

from LA Culture Net