GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The GBH Development Division plays a vital role in helping to finance broadcast, video, digital, and audio programs, including some of the premier and most celebrated dramas, investigative journalism, innovative documentaries and podcasts, and other local and national programming in the public media system. The Annual Fund team is focused on raising over $9 million in unrestricted support for GBH and CAI, our Cape and Islands public radio station, from donors giving $900 or more. In addition to executing a robust set of solicitations, the Annual Fund programs an array of events and communications to strengthen supporters’ loyalty and signal how important and appreciated they are for their contributions.  

JOB OVERVIEW

The Spring 2027 Annual Fund Communications and Engagement Co-op will work for six months on a full-time basis between January and June 2027, to support GBH’s major annual patron programs - Beacon Circle and Champions Circle - and CAI’s Founders Circle. This co-op will have the unique opportunity to learn about the dynamic facets of major annual fundraising at a large public media organization and will also benefit from the knowledge of intersecting teams in the development division such as Membership, Events, Operations, Major Gifts, Prospect Management, Gift Planning and Endowment, Board Relations and Foundation Development, as they relate to major annual giving. The Annual Fund Communications and Engagement Co-op is expected to have an interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, donor relations and/or marketing and communications. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, edit, and proofread donor-facing communications including appeal letters, stewardship pieces, emails, newsletters, web content, and marketing materials, ensuring a consistent voice, compelling storytelling, and exceptional attention to detail

• Develop familiarity with GBH's mission, audiences, donor programs, and communication standards to ensure all deliverables are accurate, contextually appropriate, and aligned with organizational goals

• Assist with the organization and execution of print mailings

• Coordinate and curate content for webpages and social media

• Assist with stewardship and recognition initiatives, including new patron communications, tax acknowledgments, letters of gratitude, and ticket distribution for special events

• Research and develop ideas for patron program communications and marketing

• Participate actively in team meetings, contributing ideas and recommendations for donor outreach, stewardship, and annual giving initiatives

• Review and quality-check communications, mailing lists, and project materials for accuracy and completeness

• Support administrative facets of annual giving work, including routine data entry

• Support Beacon Circle volunteer committee meetings and peer-to-peer outreach

• Provide support to development officers for qualification efforts and donor meetings

• Manage and carry out short-term and long-term special projects, as requested

• Support events and board meetings as needed, may ask for availability outside typical 9am-5pm work hours

SKILL SET

• The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and critical thinker who is eager to contribute ideas, take ownership of projects, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced fundraising environment 

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills are required, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences. Writing samples will be requested 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work is essential 

• Creative thinker who enjoys generating ideas for donor engagement, stewardship, and communications 

• Excellent judgment and professional communication skills with the maturity to take ownership of deliverables 

• Intellectual curiosity and interest in the development field are highly desired 

• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and applications quickly is required 

• Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wi-Fi 

JOB SPECIFICS

Full Time (40 hours per week)

Co-op

$19 an hour 

January 2027 - June 2027

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be enrolled in a formal co-op program while obtaining a higher education degree.

LOCATION

This role is based in Boston, MA, and requires your on-site presence every Tuesday and Wednesday at our Brighton office. Additional in-office days and evenings may be required at the discretion of your manager.

Salary Range

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.