Development & Communications Coordinator

Overview:

Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition (MFFC) grew out of an effort to draw on the wonderful ethnic and cultural diversity of the Mattapan community to promote a healthy living environment, with a focus on access to healthy foods and the promotion of physical fitness for all ages. Positive changes in these areas complement other efforts to decrease health problems like diabetes, heart disease, obesity and other health conditions that plague our community. MFFC is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE.

Mission Statement: MFFC builds intergenerational leadership within Mattapan’s Black and Brown community to advocate for equitable access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity

Vision: Mattapan is a thriving and healthy community.

Values: Equity & Antiracism, Health + Wellness, Community Ownership + Empowerment, Relationship Building Grounded in Trust, Respect, Youth Power

The Development & Communications Coordinator plays a key role in supporting fundraising, donor and partner engagement, development initiatives, and general marketing communication needs. This position assists with grant writing, donor communications, event planning, and database management to help achieve the organization’s financial and strategic goals. This role is also responsible for bringing awareness to the mission and vision of Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition through digital and physical communication channels through various marketing and communications strategies.

Essential Functions

Marketing & Communications

• Lead and work with program staff and Development Manager to create and execute marketing and communication strategies
• Lead and collaborate with website developers, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, copywriters, and/or program staff to design marketing materials for Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition's programs including fliers, brochures, one pagers, blogs, website, newsletters, social media, press releases, & event invitations
• Update and maintain the organization’s brand guide and standards.
• Manage the organization’s photo library and other digital assets.
• Lead the production of our bi-weekly newsletter by collaborating with program staff and designing the newsletter using Constant Contact.
• Co-Lead in the creation of our annual reports.
• Produce and manage web content and maintenance of the website to reach potential donors, clients, and partners.

Social Media

• Own the day-to-day management of social media as key stakeholder in the social media process, including meetings and recaps
• Build and implement a social media strategy across media channels such as Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok and create action plans to grow engagement and followers
• Craft engaging and original social media posts to promote the mission and activities of the Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition and ensure they are scheduled to be posted in a timely manner.
• Support us in being a thought-leader and advocate on current food and fitness related issues.
• Develop responsive and collaborative social media campaigns.
• Monitor and analyze social media metrics to assess the performance of campaigns.

Development

• Assist in planning and executing fundraising events, including logistics, invitations, and follow-ups.
• Support community engagement initiatives to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Coordinate volunteer engagement efforts related to fundraising activities.
• Support with copy for development strategies
• Support our fundraising efforts by creating engaging marketing materials.
• Assist in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to meet financial goals.
• Research and identify grant opportunities; assist in writing and submitting grant proposals.
• Maintain donor databases, ensuring accurate records of contributions and communications.
• Coordinate donor appreciation efforts, including thank-you letters, reports, and recognition events.
• Support corporate sponsorship outreach and partnership development.
• Prepare reports on fundraising progress and donor engagement for leadership and board members.
• Support in partnership development

Overall & Administrative

• Meet with the Development Manager on a weekly or bi-weekly basis
• Occasionally provide supervision to interns supporting marketing, communications, and graphic design work
• Support the organization in internal communication structure
• Provide support in organizing logistics for virtual meetings
• Attend MFFC events to capture content to inform MFFC branded marketing and communication materials
• Attend community events and meetings to gain a deeper understanding of the organization and those we serve
• All duties as assigned

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Committed to the mission of MFFC
• Experience and understanding of how cultural values, identities, and socioeconomic status can shape experiences in our programs and in our communities.
• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, marketing, communications, or a related field, or 2-3 years of experience in related fields
• Strong writing and communication skills, especially for donor engagement, partner engagement, and grant writing.
• Computer Skills: proficient with Microsoft Office, including Power Point, Excel, and Word. Proficient with G-Suite, Dropbox, Wix, Constant Contact, and Canva
• Deep knowledge of all social media platforms and the ability to learn
• Demonstrated ability to manage many deadlines, projects, and relationships
• Can effectively communicate across levels within an organization (i.e., with Executive Leadership, members of the Board and across different departments).
• Experience using social media for advocacy and/or in a professional setting
• Comfortable working in a virtual environment from a home office if you choose to work from home
• Bilingual in Haitian Creole and/or Spanish preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
• Reach; traverse; sit (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Please apply directly through this posting and send your resume, cover letter, and 3 graphic design/communication samples to info@mattapanfoodandfit.org by March 1, 2025.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed in Mattapan, MA. This position is hybrid - work is eligible for some remote work. 

Compensation: The hourly range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hour and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, up to three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Guardian Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
• ...and more!

TSNE/MFFC strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/MFFC prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/MFFC celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

TSNE/MFFC's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.