Overview
About St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin (SVdP):
Hunger, poverty, and homelessness hurt everyone. As a charitable social services organization,
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County’s mission is to work daily to help individuals and
families with food, housing, and crisis assistance to restore dignity and a chance for a better
life. We are affiliated with one of the oldest and most effective charitable organizations in the
world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization of nearly 700,000 people
headquartered in Paris, France that helps people living in poverty in 142 countries on five
continents. In the US, membership totals 172,000 in 4,600 local communities. However, we are
an independent, nonprofit organization that is governed by its own Board of Directors and is
solely responsible for its own fundraising and program operations. All of the donations we
receive serve the people of Marin.
We believe that everyone needs food, housing, dignity and a chance for a better life – no one
can do it alone. Our goal is to provide compassionate care and critical services to residents of
Marin County who are struggling to make ends meet, but are not receiving the help they need.
Here in Marin, since 1946, our key crisis assistance programs support over 8,000 people
annually and have grown to include a free dining room, a homeless outreach team, and housing
and crisis assistance.
If you seek work that is more than just a job but the opportunity to give back to your
community, then SVdP may be the place for you. We are looking for staff who are ready for a
career with a mission-driven organization, want to be valued, have diverse experience and
skills, and want to join a committed and excited community. If this sounds like you, we would
love to have you join our team!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO), the Marketing and Communications
Associate position is primarily focused on engaging current and prospective benefactors
through compelling organizational communications and storytelling. Blending written
communications, media relations, and event planning and execution, this individual is a key
liaison across the development and communications team including the outsourced resources
of our graphic designer, web developer, media/press, and printing and mailing house partners.
This is a full-time non-exempt position working onsite in downtown San Rafael for at least the
first 90 days on the job, then the possibility of working one day per week remotely will be
considered. The Marketing and Communications Associate must be an energetic self-starter,
have excellent communication skills, be attentive to detail and have evidenced strong graphic
design, storytelling and writing abilities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Craft and coordinate the production of SVdP’s annual report including financial
summaries, client success stories, gathering organization wide key metrics and
outcomes
Drive online and direct mail marcomm campaigns, including annual appeals and
newsletters to engage current and prospective benefactors
Own fundraising campaign reporting and optimization by leveraging our donor database
(currently using eTapestry)
Support the CPO in the organization’s annual gala and benefactor events which includes
leading all marcomm activities, event invitations, live auction preparation, bid sheets,
silent auction activities, etc. These events are often on weekends and at times requires
weekend work.
Support fundraising and grant opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS:
Required:
Previous 1-2 years experience in a marketing or communications position, ideally within
a nonprofit organization or B-Corporation work environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, including proofreading and revising copy
Experience with graphic design including In Design and Adobe Suite, social media
marketing, and digital campaigns
Strong skill in the use of the MS Office Suite (Excel especially)
A passion for writing, journalism and storytelling
Ability to multi-task, managing deadlines across various workstreams concurrently
Commitment to the mission of SVdP and a team-oriented mindset
Preferred:
Experience working in the nonprofit sector
Proficiency in eTapestry, CRM systems and SharePoint file system
Graphic design skills including use of In-Design and Adobe Suite
Prior experience or familiarity with grant writing as a mode of fundraising
SVdP is a proud equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity; candidates
representing a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
SVdP is committed to providing a robust benefits package to complement compensation.
In general, benefit eligibility begins at 30 hours weekly. Eligibility begins at the first of the
month following date of hire.
Our package includes:
- Very competitive compensation package commensurate with equivalent positions in
Marin County and the Bay Area. The hiring range for this role is $31-33 per hour.
- 15 annual full day and 3 annual half day paid holidays for FT roles.
- Very generous vacation accruals that increase with tenure. Equates to 15 days of
vacation accrual in first year, increasing to 25 days accrual by the 10th year of
employment.
- 12 Paid Sick days accrued each year, as well as 3 mental health days.
- 75% employer-paid medical insurance for employees and dependents with choice of
plans, some buy-up options for a small fee
- 75% employer-paid Dental insurance for employees and dependents
- 75% employer-paid Vision insurance for employees and dependents
- 75% employer-paid Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage for employees and
dependents
- 100% employer-paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
for employees
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts – medical and dependent care
- A 403B retirement savings account with annual employer contribution
- Commuter Programs – pre-tax parking and transit coverage
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid onsite parking
- Free breakfast and lunch in our dining hall
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit your resume along with a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are
interested in the mission/values/activities of SVdP and how you are qualified for this position.
Please apply online here: St Vincent De Paul Society District Council Of Mar – Job Opportunities
No phone calls please.
Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. If you are invited to interview,
we will ask for an in-person writing sample to be provided during the interview.