Development Communications Associate at ORION INDUSTRIES – Auburn, Washington

Orion Industries is a social enterprise that strengthens our community so that every individual has an opportunity to access a career. We achieve our mission by being a world class aerospace manufacturing company and a leading model for social enterprise.? We offer hope and create paths to employment through building esteem, mentoring, training, education, community services, and successful businesses.? Every day we know we are part of something important, revealing the potential in every person and uplifting people experiencing barriers to employment.

Position Summary:

The Development & Communications Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the organization’s mission by supporting communications and donor engagement efforts. They will partner on the development team, owning content creation, digital engagement, donor stewardship and administrative support that strengthens our brand and deepens community investment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect stories from clients and partners (directly or via program staff) to be used in marketing, via interviews, photos and videos as a basis for content creation in line with ethical storytelling guidelines.
• Plan, write, and produce high quality communications and marketing materials—including newsletters, donor updates, fundraising campaigns, appeals, and event collateral.
• Plan, create and manage content and distribution for email marketing and social media channels and the website; maintain a consistent, mission aligned voice and visual identity. Monitor, respond, and engage with comments and messages to build community relationships.
• Create and update marketing materials for programs, including flyers, signage, and presentations.
• Build out, maintain, and organize our library of photo, video and story assets.
• Assist with annual giving campaigns, including planning, segmentation, list management, and creation of campaign materials.
• Draft, personalize, and send stewardship communications, impact updates, and recognition materials.
• Support donor tours, events, and special engagements.
• Coordinate donor communication touchpoints and assist in relationship building with individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in the Client Relationship Management (CRM) database; document interactions, record contributions, and generate reports, lists, and analytics.
• Assist with grant related tasks such as data gathering, research and reporting.
• Represent the organization professionally at community events as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, English, or a related field preferred, with three (3) years of experience in communications, marketing, fundraising, donor stewardship or nonprofit support roles. Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Ability to pass background check, including the Washington State Department of Social and Health services background through Background Check Central Unit (BCCU).
• Valid driver’s license required, as well as personally insured vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend engagement events.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and visual storytelling skills; ability to craft compelling, donor centered messaging.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with CRM/donor databases, email marketing and visual design platforms preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new technologies.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, maintain confidentiality, and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and mission driven, with interest in learning fundraising best practices.
• Team player willing to be flexible on small team with diverse duties.

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life & ADD, accident, and critical illness insurances
• Company-paid life, ADD, and long term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Plan

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

ITAR – US Person Status:

Due to Orion Industries’ participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A “US Person” can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

Orion Industries is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required, including for the presence of marijuana and cannabis metabolites, due to the safety-sensitive nature of our business. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.