Development and Communications Coordinator

Development and Communications CoordinatorAbout Urban Boatbuilders
Urban Boatbuilders (UBB) is a youth development organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our mission to empower youth to build the skills they need to succeed in school, work, and life through woodworking and experiential learning.

Through our Apprenticeship and Partnership Programs, hundreds of young people each year develop technical woodworking and STEAM skills, social-emotional skills, confidence, and connections to their local waterways and employment networks.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger organization and enhance our ability to pursue our mission and support young people. We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued, supported, and given opportunities to grow.

We actively seek a diverse pool of candidates for all positions and are committed to providing employees with the support and professional development they need to succeed.

Position Summary
Urban Boatbuilders is seeking a Development and Communications Coordinator to support our fundraising, communications, supporter engagement, and special and community outreach events.

This position plays an important role in telling the Urban Boatbuilders story and connecting our work with donors, funders, partners, volunteers, and the broader community. The Coordinator will develop and manage communications across digital, print, social media, and web platforms; support fundraising appeals and donor stewardship; maintain accurate supporter and revenue data; gather and communicate program impact; and assist with the planning and execution of fundraising and community events.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and storyteller who can gather information from multiple sources, identify compelling stories and themes, and translate them into clear, engaging communications for different audiences. This role also requires strong organizational and data-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

At Urban Boatbuilders, we embrace an “all hands on deck” culture. Every team member, regardless of title, is willing to pitch in and help make the organization successful. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who communicates well, works collaboratively, is committed to equity and youth development, and thrives in a small-team environment.

Position: Development and Communications Coordinator

Status: Full-time, exempt

Salary: $54,000–$58,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Compensation and Benefits
Urban Boatbuilders offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

100% employer-paid health insurance premium

Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution of up to 3% of salary

Employee-paid group dental insurance

Simple IRA employer match of up to 3% of salary

Ten paid holidays

Paid time off beginning at 15 days per year, increasing with length of service up to 25 days per year

Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

Six-week paid sabbatical after seven years of service

Key Responsibilities - Development and Supporter Engagement

Coordinate fundraising appeals, campaigns, and supporter communications.

Coordinate donor, funder, and supporter gift acknowledgment and stewardship processes.

Maintain accurate supporter and revenue records in Little Green Light and other relevant systems.

Record and enter revenue, including contributions, gifts, grants, fee-for-service income, and sales.

Liaise with finance and operations staff to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of revenue and contributions.

Support donor and supporter cultivation and engagement efforts.

Develop and coordinate regular data-gathering and impact-reporting processes with program staff and partners.

Collaborate with staff to produce annual reports, donor reports, grant reports, and other impact communications.

Assist with development-related research, data management, and administrative projects.

Marketing and Communications

Develop and implement effective external communications across digital, email, print, web, and social media channels.

Develop and maintain an annual communications calendar incorporating fundraising campaigns, programs, community engagement, and outreach events.

Write, edit, and coordinate content that effectively communicates Urban Boatbuilders’ mission, programs, impact, and opportunities for engagement.

Develop, manage, and regularly refresh content on the Urban Boatbuilders website.

Manage and create content for social media channels.

Capture stories, quotes, photos, and other content that illustrate the experiences and impact of Urban Boatbuilders’ programs.

Collaborate with staff to gather information and produce accurate, compelling grant reports, annual reports, newsletters, donor communications, and public-facing materials.

Create and manage campaign, appeal, event registration, and landing pages.

Ensure consistent and compelling messaging and visual presentation across communications channels.

Data and Systems Management

Manage and maintain organizational databases and stakeholder engagement platforms, including Little Green Light, Levitate, Auctria, and GiveLively.

Maintain accurate and organized supporter records and communication data.

Develop and organize systems for gathering program, participation, and impact data from staff and partners.

Use data and information from multiple sources to support communications, fundraising, reporting, and decision-making.

Identify opportunities to improve organizational systems, processes, and data management.

Events and Community Outreach

Support the planning and execution of fundraising, community outreach, and other organizational events.

Coordinate communications and promotional materials for events and outreach activities.

Support volunteer recruitment and coordination for events.

Assist with event registration, logistics, follow-up, and supporter communications.

Other Responsibilities

Participate as an active member of the Urban Boatbuilders team and contribute to organization-wide projects and initiatives.

Support other organizational needs and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator, writer, and storyteller.

Strong copywriting and editing skills.

Experience managing social media and digital communications.

Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Ability and desire to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different areas of an organization.

Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with data and communications.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace/Drive.

Experience with Canva or similar design tools.

Ability to learn and navigate multiple software platforms and databases.

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and youth development.

Proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.

Experience with donor databases, CRMs, or stakeholder engagement platforms.

Experience with website content management.

Experience creating social media content, photography, or video.

Graphic design experience.

Familiarity with fundraising, donor stewardship, or nonprofit development.

Experience with event planning and community outreach.

Experience with Little Green Light, Levitate, Auctria, GiveLively, or similar platforms.

Degree or relevant coursework in communications, public relations, English, marketing, or a related field.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and skills will be considered.

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