Marketing & Development Specialist

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. $500 Sign-on Bonus! Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for an Marketing & Development Specialist to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Qualifications Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree related to public administration, public relations, communications, or other related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, grant-writing, and/or social media management in a non‑profit environment or comparable demonstrated experience. Experience may be substituted for education. Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva. Must be able to learn new technology applications quickly. Highly organized, motivated, and dedicated to teamwork. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize as well as multi‑task. Individuals must be motivated by the agency mission and committed to serving very low‑income Long Island residents with chronic physical and mental health conditions. Must be able to travel to off‑site locations throughout the work day as needed. Must be available to attend agency and industry events in the evenings and on weekends as needed. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10‑22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Wellness Initiatives Paid Training & On‑the‑Job Training Promotional Opportunities Mileage reimbursement Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Salary Range: $41,860/yr. ($23.00/hr.) – $54,600/yr. ($30.00/hr.) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (35 hours/week) Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Pay Type: Non‑exempt Responsibilities Develop and produce marketing materials including social media posts, email content, flyers, brochures, and reports, ensuring consistent branding and messaging. Execute social media content calendars, including drafting posts, scheduling content, and monitoring engagement. Support implementation of multi‑channel campaigns by creating assets (graphics, videos, email content) based on established strategies. Write and distribute press releases and basic communications materials as needed. Capture, edit, and prepare photography and video content for marketing and promotional use. Stay informed on basic marketing trends and tools and apply best practices to daily work. Maintain and update website content, including routine edits, event postings, and program updates. Assist with troubleshooting and ensuring accuracy, functionality, and visual consistency across digital platforms. Coordinate updates with external marketing vendors or service providers as directed. Support planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, events, and donor engagement activities. Assist with volunteer coordination, outreach communications, and engagement tracking. Support department interns and assist with day‑to‑day project tasks as assigned. Support internal engagement initiatives and act as co‑chair of the employee engagement committee, including coordination of activities and communications. Maintain and update donor CRM records, including data entry, list management, and email campaign setup. Generate basic reports, mailing lists, and communication exports as needed. Support preparation of grant materials by gathering content, formatting documents, and assisting with submissions. Assist with internal and external monthly newsletter production, including content collection, formatting, and distribution. Maintain organizational profiles on nonprofit accreditation platforms (e.g., GuideStar/Candid, Charity Navigator). Provide general administrative support, including filing, scheduling support, and documentation tasks. Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Options for Community Living, Inc.