<p>At San Diego Foundation (SDF), we value our diverse and experienced staff who are committed to improving the quality of life across San Diego’s communities. We strive to be an employer of choice, offering a professional, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment for those passionate about philanthropy and community impact.</p><p>The Administrative Assistant, Marketing &amp; Communicatons is a vital member of the Marketing &amp; Communications team, providing essential administrative, project coordination, logistical, and event support. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the department while contributing to the planning and execution of internal and external events that promote SDF’s mission, brand, and partnerships.</p><p>Working closely with the Director of Events &amp; Project Management, the Administrative Assistant supports communications project tracking, meeting coordination, vendor management, budget tracking, and event logistics. The role also assists with digital and print communications initiatives, ensuring materials align with brand standards and are delivered accurately, on time, and within budget.</p><p>This is a hybrid position with weekly onsite requirements at SDF’s headquarters in Liberty Station, San Diego.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Essential Responsibilities</strong></h3><h3><strong>Marketing &amp; Communications Administrative Support</strong></h3><ul><li>Provide daily administrative and project support to the Marketing &amp; Communications team.</li><li>Coordinate projects and special assignments using Asana, collaborating cross-departmentally to monitor progress, track deadlines, and resolve issues proactively.</li><li>Schedule and organize meetings; prepare agendas; take minutes; and distribute meeting summaries and follow-up actions.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and internal documentation.</li><li>Assist in creating written summaries and basic data reports from records, emails, and other source materials.</li><li>Monitor and respond to administrative inquiries, including the department’s shared inbox, HappyFox ticketing system, and Asana project requests.</li><li>Support the distribution of digital content, newsletters, and announcements.</li><li>Maintain brand consistency across all communication materials and assets.</li><li>Coordinate with vendors and creative partners on collateral production.</li><li>Manage inventory, ordering, and distribution of SDF promotional items and branded materials.</li><li>Track departmental budgets; process check requests and credit card expenses; and maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Organize and maintain virtual filing systems and department databases.</li><li>Maintain and update contact databases for media, civic leaders, elected officials, and community partners.</li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>Events Support &amp; Coordination</strong></h3><ul><li>Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of in-person and virtual events from concept through completion.</li><li>Provide logistical support for key events, including the San Diego Fundraising Conference.</li><li>Support event registration, guest lists, RSVP tracking, and event check-in processes.</li><li>Prepare and organize event materials, signage, name tags, and supplies.</li><li>Support event promotion and communications in partnership with the Marketing &amp; Communications team.</li><li>Assist with event evaluation through surveys, debriefs, and reporting.</li><li>Maintain office and event supplies and coordinate maintenance of event equipment.</li><li>Support division mailings, including printing, packaging, and delivery.</li><li>Provide on-site event support, including setup, breakdown, and guest assistance.</li><li>Be available for evening and weekend event work as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><h3>Required</h3><ul><li>Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience in a professional setting; nonprofit experience preferred.</li><li>Strong commitment to SDF’s mission to inspire enduring philanthropy and enable community solutions.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Proven experience developing and maintaining administrative systems for efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experience providing high-quality customer service and managing stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Experience coordinating logistics for meetings and events, including timelines, vendors, and on-site execution.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; familiarity with Asana, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.</li><li>Strong data management skills, including database entry, tracking, and report generation.</li><li>Discretion, professionalism, and ability to manage confidential information.</li><li>Positive, proactive attitude with a collaborative approach to teamwork.</li><li>Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li></ul><h3><strong>Preferred</strong></h3><ul><li>Experience with Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge or other CRM systems.</li><li>Familiarity with nonprofit communications or event coordination.</li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>Education</strong></h3><ul><li>Associate degree or higher in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.</li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>Core Competencies</strong></h3><ul><li>Administrative &amp; Organizational Excellence</li><li>Communication &amp; Collaboration</li><li>Project Management (Asana or similar tools)</li><li>Vendor &amp; Budget Coordination</li><li>Customer Service &amp; Relationship Management</li><li>Adaptability &amp; Problem Solving</li><li>Confidentiality &amp; Professionalism</li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>Work Environment &amp; Physical Demands</strong></h3><ul><li>Hybrid work environment based in San Diego.</li><li>Fast-paced setting with multiple priorities and interruptions.</li><li>Ability to sit, stand, walk, or drive for periods of time, with or without accommodation.</li><li>Ability to view and use a computer screen for extended periods, with or without accommodation.</li><li>Ability to type and enter data using a keyboard or similar tools.</li><li>Ability to communicate by phone or alternative methods, with or without accommodation.</li><li>Periods of standing or walking during events and office activities.</li><li>Ability to lift or move items up to 20 pounds, such as event materials, signage, or supplies.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>Salaried, Non-Exempt $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 (San Diego Foundation is committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. Actual offers will be reflective of qualifications, skills and experience, internal equity, alignment with market data, among other relevant factors)</li><li>Supportive, inclusive company culture; awarded Top Workplace by the San Diego Union Tribune 5 years in a row </li><li>Flexibility to choose a 9/80 schedule, giving you every other Friday off</li><li>Hybrid work environment with support for at home office setup </li><li>100% Employer paid medical, vision, dental, life, AD&amp;D and long-term disability premiums: 75% Employer-paid premiums for all dependents on your benefits </li><li>403B Retirement plan match up to 4% + Annual discretionary contribution </li><li>Earned Incentive Program </li><li>3 weeks of paid time off + 1 additional week off with pay in July for all staff </li><li>4-week sabbatical for every 5 years of service </li><li>13 paid holidays + 2 paid volunteer days off each year </li><li>Extended Health Care Time accruing at 2.77 hours per pay period to a cap of 480 hours: use for sick time, family care, and parental leave baby bonding </li><li>$100 monthly cell and internet reimbursement </li><li>$75 quarterly gym reimbursement </li><li>Donor Advised Fund contribution with no minimum and $600 annual match from the Foundation to a nonprofit of your choice </li><li>Annual service award $100 donation to nonprofit of your choice </li></ul><p></p><p><em>This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.</em></p>

<p>We adhere to a deeply ethical approach to philanthropy, one that holds ourselves accountable to being a trustworthy partner and to approach our work with humility and respect for the expertise of the communities we serve and of the government, nonprofit, business sectors and individuals with whom we collaborate. We will be open-minded, learn constantly, listen carefully to different experiences and different perspectives, build strong and diverse coalitions, support community engagement, and engage in shared decision-making. For more than 45 years, The Foundation and our donors have granted more than $1 billion to grow a vibrant San Diego region. Learn more on our website, and consider a donation to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund at SDFoundation.org/Covid19</p>

Administrative Assistant, Marketing & Communications

<p>At San Diego Foundation (SDF), we value our diverse and experienced staff who are committed to improving the quality of life across San Diego’s communities. We strive to be an employer of choice, offering a professional, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment for those passionate about philanthropy and community impact.</p><p>The Administrative Assistant, Marketing &amp; Communicatons is a vital member of the Marketing &amp; Communications team, providing essential administrative, project coordination, logistical, and event support. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the department while contributing to the planning and execution of internal and external events that promote SDF’s mission, brand, and partnerships.</p><p>Working closely with the Director of Events &amp; Project Management, the Administrative Assistant supports communications project tracking, meeting coordination, vendor management, budget tracking, and event logistics. The role also assists with digital and print communications initiatives, ensuring materials align with brand standards and are delivered accurately, on time, and within budget.</p><p>This is a hybrid position with weekly onsite requirements at SDF’s headquarters in Liberty Station, San Diego.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Essential Responsibilities</strong></h3><h3><strong>Marketing &amp; Communications Administrative Support</strong></h3><ul><li>Provide daily administrative and project support to the Marketing &amp; Communications team.</li><li>Coordinate projects and special assignments using Asana, collaborating cross-departmentally to monitor progress, track deadlines, and resolve issues proactively.</li><li>Schedule and organize meetings; prepare agendas; take minutes; and distribute meeting summaries and follow-up actions.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and internal documentation.</li><li>Assist in creating written summaries and basic data reports from records, emails, and other source materials.</li><li>Monitor and respond to administrative inquiries, including the department’s shared inbox, HappyFox ticketing system, and Asana project requests.</li><li>Support the distribution of digital content, newsletters, and announcements.</li><li>Maintain brand consistency across all communication materials and assets.</li><li>Coordinate with vendors and creative partners on collateral production.</li><li>Manage inventory, ordering, and distribution of SDF promotional items and branded materials.</li><li>Track departmental budgets; process check requests and credit card expenses; and maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Organize and maintain virtual filing systems and department databases.</li><li>Maintain and update contact databases for media, civic leaders, elected officials, and community partners.</li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>Events Support &amp; Coordination</strong></h3><ul><li>Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of in-person and virtual events from concept through completion.</li><li>Provide logistical support for key events, including the San Diego Fundraising Conference.</li><li>Support event registration, guest lists, RSVP tracking, and event check-in processes.</li><li>Prepare and organize event materials, signage, name tags, and supplies.</li><li>Support event promotion and communications in partnership with the Marketing &amp; Communications team.</li><li>Assist with event evaluation through surveys, debriefs, and reporting.</li><li>Maintain office and event supplies and coordinate maintenance of event equipment.</li><li>Support division mailings, including printing, packaging, and delivery.</li><li>Provide on-site event support, including setup, breakdown, and guest assistance.</li><li>Be available for evening and weekend event work as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><h3>Required</h3><ul><li>Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience in a professional setting; nonprofit experience preferred.</li><li>Strong commitment to SDF’s mission to inspire enduring philanthropy and enable community solutions.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Proven experience developing and maintaining administrative systems for efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experience providing high-quality customer service and managing stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Experience coordinating logistics for meetings and events, including timelines, vendors, and on-site execution.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; familiarity with Asana, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.</li><li>Strong data management skills, including database entry, tracking, and report generation.</li><li>Discretion, professionalism, and ability to manage confidential information.</li><li>Positive, proactive attitude with a collaborative approach to teamwork.</li><li>Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li></ul><h3><strong>Preferred</strong></h3><ul><li>Experience with Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge or other CRM systems.</li><li>Familiarity with nonprofit communications or event coordination.</li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>Education</strong></h3><ul><li>Associate degree or higher in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.</li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>Core Competencies</strong></h3><ul><li>Administrative &amp; Organizational Excellence</li><li>Communication &amp; Collaboration</li><li>Project Management (Asana or similar tools)</li><li>Vendor &amp; Budget Coordination</li><li>Customer Service &amp; Relationship Management</li><li>Adaptability &amp; Problem Solving</li><li>Confidentiality &amp; Professionalism</li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>Work Environment &amp; Physical Demands</strong></h3><ul><li>Hybrid work environment based in San Diego.</li><li>Fast-paced setting with multiple priorities and interruptions.</li><li>Ability to sit, stand, walk, or drive for periods of time, with or without accommodation.</li><li>Ability to view and use a computer screen for extended periods, with or without accommodation.</li><li>Ability to type and enter data using a keyboard or similar tools.</li><li>Ability to communicate by phone or alternative methods, with or without accommodation.</li><li>Periods of standing or walking during events and office activities.</li><li>Ability to lift or move items up to 20 pounds, such as event materials, signage, or supplies.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>Salaried, Non-Exempt $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 (San Diego Foundation is committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. Actual offers will be reflective of qualifications, skills and experience, internal equity, alignment with market data, among other relevant factors)</li><li>Supportive, inclusive company culture; awarded Top Workplace by the San Diego Union Tribune 5 years in a row&nbsp;</li><li>Flexibility to choose a 9/80 schedule, giving you every other Friday off</li><li>Hybrid work environment with support for at home office setup&nbsp;</li><li>100% Employer paid medical, vision, dental, life, AD&amp;D and long-term disability premiums: 75% Employer-paid premiums for all dependents on your benefits&nbsp;</li><li>403B Retirement plan match up to 4% + Annual discretionary contribution&nbsp;</li><li>Earned Incentive Program&nbsp;</li><li>3 weeks of paid time off + 1 additional week off with pay in July for all staff&nbsp;</li><li>4-week sabbatical for every 5 years of service&nbsp;</li><li>13 paid holidays + 2 paid volunteer days off each year&nbsp;</li><li>Extended Health Care Time accruing at 2.77 hours per pay period to a cap of 480 hours: use for sick time, family care, and parental leave baby bonding&nbsp;</li><li>$100 monthly cell and internet reimbursement&nbsp;</li><li>$75 quarterly gym reimbursement&nbsp;</li><li>Donor Advised Fund contribution with no minimum and $600 annual match from the Foundation to a nonprofit of your choice&nbsp;</li><li>Annual service award $100 donation to nonprofit of your choice&nbsp;</li></ul><p></p><p><em>This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.</em></p>

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