Marketing & Fundraising Assistant

Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital is looking for a Marketing & Fundraising Associate to support all Grace Cottage Foundation efforts. Grace Cottage Foundation is the fundraising, marketing, and public relations department of Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital. We are looking for someone who is positive, energetic, and passionate about the mission of Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital.

Job Responsibilities: To support Foundation activities including coordination of special events; donor relations; solicitation of sponsorships; development and implementation of ad campaigns and materials for all departments; creation and submission of press releases; assistance with data entry and database management; maintenance of social media presence; coordination of meetings and minutes; other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Bachelor level degree; proficiency with social media required; fundraising/community relations experience preferred; excellent written and oral communication skills; positive, energetic, enthusiastic relationship-builder; able to simultaneously coordinate multiple projects and events.

Interested candidates should complete an online application and attach a CV for review.

Essential Functions Of The Position:

• Is skilled in doing grants research – knows where to seek the relevant information and keeps up- to-date on local, state, and national organizations that award grants.
• Has excellent writing and editing skills.
• Is organized and focused.
• Keeps Grace Cottage’s website up-to-date; familiarity with Word Press. Works with the website designer to make changes, as needed.
• Helps to keep Donor Perfect database current and accurate.
• Develops relationships with area media outlets; writes and submits press release and advertising as needed.
• Stays up-to-date on changes at Grace Cottage; keeps a good working knowledge of the facility, all departments, and activities in order to be current when grant applications are written.
• Takes photographs, as needed, for publications, publicity, social media, and website.
• Demonstrates attention to details.
• Interacts with donors, co-workers, volunteers, and vendors in a timely and professional manner.
• Completes tasks correctly and on time. Prioritizes and plans work activities, using time effectively and efficiently.
• Inspires respect and trust.
• Is oriented to the vision, mission, and profitability of GCFH&H.

We are looking for someone who is positive, energetic, and passionate about the mission of Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital.

How We Support You:

• Rich Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Life And Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Responsive Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Motivations And Incentives

Why Grace Cottage?

Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, located in Townshend, VT, opened its doors in August 1949. Today, it is a federally-designated Critical Access Hospital & Rural Health Clinic with a patient base of over 8,500 individuals of all ages. Patients come to Grace Cottage from throughout Windham County and beyond. Thousands of southern Vermonters rely on Grace Cottage for their health care needs, including: 24/7/365 Emergency Department, 19-bed inpatient hospital, infusion services, digital imaging, CT scans, lab, inpatient & outpatient physical & occupational therapy, full-service public pharmacy, Community Wellness Center, and over 30,000 primary & mental health care patient visits/year.

Grace Cottage has a well-deserved reputation for warm, individualized, professional care and relies on the goodwill and philanthropy of the community to continue providing its services.

We are eager to meet with you and share additional information about this enriching area of the health care we provide.