Job Details

Development & Communications Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt (20 hours/week) Compensation: $27/hour Schedule: Hybrid (on-site in North Portland + remote flexibility)

Compensation Package

• 7 paid holidays accrued annually; prorated for 0.5 FTE
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan (pre- and post-tax options available)
• Free RBC Education Class attendance (materials fees may apply)
• 20% ReBuilding Center store discount

Position Summary

The Development & Communications Coordinator executes ReBuilding Center's communications and fundraising through clear, effective content that drives visibility, engagement, and support.

This role turns organizational priorities into outward facing communications that strengthen community awareness, deepen donor relationships, and reflect program impact across retail, education, and advocacy. Working from established strategies and cross-departmental input, this position owns day-to-day execution of campaigns and communications, ensuring work is aligned, timely, and high quality.

This is a hybrid role with regular collaboration across teams and occasional evening or weekend support tied to events and campaigns. The right candidate takes direction, applies judgment, and follows through, consistently delivering strong work in a fast moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Communications

• Write, edit, and manage content across email, web, social, and print
• Maintain a steady communications cadence aligned with organizational priorities and campaigns
• Tell clear, compelling stories that reflect RBC's mission, work, and impact
• Shift comfortably between retail, education, and advocacy messaging
• Produce promotional and outreach materials that are accurate, engaging, and consistent with brand
• Identify and elevate stories from across the organization

Planning & Execution

• Manage a communications calendar tied to organizational priorities
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines and maintain consistency
• Organize and maintain communications assets, including photos and campaign materials
• Collaborate with staff across departments to gather content and align messaging
• Deliver projects on time with strong attention to detail

Development & Donor Engagement

• Write and produce donor communications, including appeals, acknowledgments, and stewardship messaging
• Support fundraising campaigns with coordinated, timely content
• Assist with donor engagement through clear and thoughtful communications
• Coordinate and support grant submissions, including drafting components, organizing materials, and tracking deadlines and reporting requirements
• Maintain organized records of development communications and grant activity

Qualifications

Required

• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to communicate clearly across audiences
• Experience in communications, marketing, development, or related work
• Ability to take direction, prioritize, and execute independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow through
• Collaborative, reliable, and responsive

Preferred

• Experience with donor communications, fundraising campaigns, or grant support
• Experience producing digital and print content
• Familiarity with communications and design tools
• Basic photography, video, or design skills
• Experience in nonprofit, sustainability, education, or community-based work

Core Competencies

• Execution and follow-through
• Prioritization and time management
• Clear communication
• Judgment and decision-making
• Collaboration
• Adaptability and growth mindset

Hiring Timeline: Position open until filled. We will begin contacting selected candidates in mid May and hope to fill the position by early June.

Application Instructions: Submit one PDF with: cover letter, resume, and 34 relevant work samples (email, social, or campaign content).

About ReBuilding Center ReBuilding Center is the heart of low-cost, community-based reuse and repair in Portland. Since 1997, we've kept over 60 million pounds of building materials in use, making home repair and creative reuse affordable and accessible for all. Through our retail store and education programs, we support a thriving community of homeowners, artists, makers, and DIYers.

Working at ReBuilding Center Bring your whole self to work. Our team is collaborative, hands-on, and grounded in sustainability, respect, and continuous improvement. We are committed to building an actively anti-racist organization and to evolving our practices, policies, and culture over time.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation Request

ReBuilding Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience related to our mission and from historically marginalized communities. ReBuilding Center is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the hiring process, please contact Nicholette, HR, at nicholette@rebuildingcenter.org