Stewardship Writer
- Employer
- Smith College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 8, 2022
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Alumnae Relations & Development Job Description
Job Summary
Steward the college’s most generous and loyal donors by working closely with Alumnae Relations and Development’s senior leadership and frontline gift officers to ensure the delivery of high-level, accurate, meaningful and timely stewardship communications. Partner with students, faculty, staff and administrators throughout the college to develop compelling case studies showcasing the impact of philanthropy. Strong writing, proofing and communication skills are essential.
Learn more about Smith College's Alumnae Relations and Development department at smith.edu/alum .
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
Stewardship (75%)
- Work closely with the Stewardship Manager to maintain and
execute an annual calendar of stewardship deliverables to
strengthen long-term relationships with the college’s top donor and
donor groups at various recognition levels and across certain key
constituencies (i.e. the Board of Trustees, scholarship donors, The
Smith Fund’s Sophia Smith Leadership Society).
- Ensure that details of stewardship plans are compiled and
communicated to all involved parties, as well as implemented.
- Plans involve a range of activity from regular or ad hoc
reports to private visits both on- and off-campus to facilitating
donor and student meetings.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in Alumnae Relations,
Development, academic departments and College Relations as well as
with selected faculty, staff and students to develop compelling
content and recognition opportunities, including impact reports,
donor profiles, news stories, thank you letters and more.
- Creatively engage donors with events and activity across
campus.
- Participate in stewardship task forces or other committees/work
groups responsible for developing and implementing strategic and
comprehensive stewardship plans aimed at increasing donor and
potential donor contact with the college.
- Write, copyedit and proof a variety of communications pieces
for the Alumnae and Donor Communications team.
- Research and write strategic, innovative and inspiring
newsletter, website and social media content, such as student
profiles, news items, case statements and more.
- Assist with the development of other printed and digital
communications that support Smith’s alumnae engagement
efforts.
- Projects include but are not limited to video scripts,
presentations, speeches and event materials.
- Support special projects and general editorial needs by
reviewing and editing written materials generated by staff to
ensure quality and consistency.
- Adhere to and promote the college’s and the department’s
communication plan and branding standards
- Participate in team meetings, task forces and committees as
required.
- Back up other staff needs as necessary.
- Perform related duties as required.
- All employees are expected to participate in the College's
efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work
environment.
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience and/or
the equivalent combination of education and experience with a focus
on communications, preferably in development, alumni relations,
marketing or public relations fields.
- Experience in or understanding of development work is
required.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse
backgrounds.
High-level skills in writing (from journalism to marketing copy), editing and interviewing. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, work effectively under time constraints and prioritize a high-volume of work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Creativity, curiosity, sense of humor, high energy level and an enthusiasm for meeting and working with a wide range of individuals. Candidates must have a strong customer service orientation and be extremely detail-oriented. Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively. Knowledge and experience with electronic communications and strategic use of social networks. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and databases. Must be well-versed in AP Style. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Additional Information
Please submit two or three representative writing samples with your application, such as impact reports, donor profiles, news articles, case statements, or similar.
T his is a full-time position located in Northampton, Massachusetts, and must be on campus at least two days a week.
ALMDEV
Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.
Review of applications will begin
January 9, 2023
Compensation Grade:
Grade L Exempt
Position Type:
Regular
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu .
Diversity and a culture of inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and administration are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religions, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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