About the role#
The Annual Fund Communications and Engagement Co-op will work for six months on a full-time basis to support major annual patron programs, including Beacon Circle, Champions Circle, and CAI’s Founders Circle. This role offers an opportunity to learn about major annual fundraising within a large public media organization. You will gain exposure to intersecting teams such as Membership, Events, Operations, Major Gifts, and Board Relations.
What you'll do#
- Draft, edit, and proofread donor-facing communications like appeal letters, stewardship pieces, emails, newsletters, and marketing materials.
- Ensure all work aligns with GBH mission, audience standards, and communication goals.
- Coordinate content for webpages and social media.
- Assist with the execution of print mailings and administrative tasks like data entry.
- Support stewardship initiatives, including tax acknowledgments and ticket distribution.
- Research and develop ideas for patron program marketing.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to donor outreach strategies.
- Review mailing lists and project materials for accuracy.
- Support Beacon Circle volunteer committee meetings and peer-to-peer outreach.
- Provide support to development officers for qualification efforts and donor meetings.
- Manage both short-term and long-term special projects.
- Assist with events and board meetings, which may require availability outside of standard business hours.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a formal co-op program while pursuing a higher education degree in Communications, Marketing, or Business Administration.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
- Creative thinking skills to generate ideas for donor engagement.
- Excellent judgment and the maturity to take ownership of assigned deliverables.
- Ability to learn new systems and applications quickly.
- Access to your own computer and reliable Wi-Fi.
- An interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, donor relations, or marketing.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position at $19 per hour.
- The role is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence at the Brighton office every Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional in-office days may be required at the manager's discretion.
- The term runs from January 2027 through June 2027.
About GBH
GBH is a nonprofit organization based in Boston that produces and distributes public media content. Founded in 1951, it creates programming for PBS, NPR, and PRX. The company employs over 1,300 people and focuses on journalism, arts, culture, and educational media. It maintains a national reach while operating locally across Massachusetts.
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