Development and Communications Coordinator

Development and Communications Coordinator

New Brunswick, NJ

coLAB Arts

Full Time

Posted August 06, 2026

The Development and Communications Coordinator is an on-site position and supports all external-facing communications and individual and institutional fundraising. This position is supervised by the Producing Director and serves as coLAB Arts’ primary internal coordinator for development and communications, working with staff leadership and the contracted marketing partner. The Coordinator will maintain timelines, gather and approve materials, lead fundraising writing and administration, and ensure responsibilities are clearly assigned. This position is the coordinator for grant applications, fundraising initiatives, and for all communications collateral (including original copy, photo assets, partner graphics, etc.), new grant applications, and fundraising efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate working relationship, deadlines, and deliverables from contracted marketing partner

Respond to community comments on social media including Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube

Coordinate development of new organization presence on TikTok

Draft press releases, cultivate media contacts, and update calendar placements

Cultivate partnerships for project and community-based outreach including organizations, businesses, and influencers

Coordinate special projects, such as promoting the Monthly Artist Grant and developing merchandise

Coordinate the production of project assets including flyers and posters for print and online distribution

Coordinate content and layout for bi-weekly newsletter

Coordinate and contribute to the development of website content, including event and project pages

Coordinate rollout of new website currently in development

Research and secure conference speaker and op‑ed placement opportunities for senior leadership

Development Responsibilities

On-site support is required for cultivation functions, and fundraising and board events that take place on evenings and weekends.

Grant application and report management for institutional funders including local, state, and federal agencies, private and corporate foundations, and family foundations

Draft and/or revise grant applications in collaboration with other coLAB Arts staff for both legacy funders and new opportunities

Interface and work with partners outside of the organization on collaborative grant applications

Administer coLAB Arts’ donor management software and system; communicate directly with individual donors, including ongoing stewardship, end‑of‑year statements, and other timely communications throughout the year

Coordinate coLAB Arts’ individual donor program, which includes participation of staff and board

Coordinate coLAB Arts’ end‑of‑year and mid‑year fundraising campaigns, special appeals, and a new capital campaign

Research new grant application opportunities as appropriate to coLAB Arts’ mission and partnerships

Requirements
Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Physical Expectations

Personal computer

Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license

Occasional early morning and/or evening/weekend work hours (flex time eligible to offset irregular hours)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

B.A. degree or equivalent, with at least 3 years of professional experience in communications or fundraising for arts, nonprofit, boutique, or corporate agencies

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong computer skills, including knowledge of mail merges and Excel

Experience with various CRM systems, G‑Suite, and Google Drive

Comfort with new technologies, chatbots, and language models

Detail‑oriented with organization, project management, and time management skills

Ability to perform tasks independently

Ability to work cooperatively, foster team spirit, and maintain a positive demeanor

Ability to solve problems independently and negotiate solutions with challenging partners

Ability to clearly communicate needs and expectations to staff supervisor

Commitment to the vision and values of coLAB Arts

Compensation: $58,200 per year

coLAB Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or authorized alien status, or veteran status.

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