Development Associate

Development Associate Centro Cultural of Washington County Hillsboro, OR Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Gym membership Pet insurance Qualifications Spanish English Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Driver's License Fundraising Organizational skills Financial acumen

Full Job Description Position:

Development Associate Reports to:

Development Director Direct Reports:

N/A Hours:

Full time

FLSA Status:

Exempt Compensation:

$50,000 - $55,000 per year

Location:

Hillsboro 3rd & Oak

CENTRO CULTURAL BACKGROUND

Founded in 1972 by migrant farmworkers, Centro serves as a hub for Latino culture, economic empowerment, policy advocacy and civic engagement, supportive housing and stabilization, comprehensive food security services, community health and wellness, senior programming; and

K-12 STEM

education for youth. Our programs and services remove barriers to health, well-being, and economic mobility to achieve prosperity and self-determination.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Development Associate supports the advancement of Centro Cultural's fundraising strategy through donor engagement, stewardship, campaign support, events, and development operations. This role contributes to building and sustaining strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners while supporting revenue growth and diversification efforts. Working closely with the Development Director, the Development Associate plays a key role in donor communications, fundraising initiatives, stewardship activities, and development systems that strengthen organizational sustainability and community investment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support implementation of fundraising strategies through donor engagement, stewardship, campaigns, events, and community partnerships. Coordinate donation processing, donor records, acknowledgments, reporting, and fundraising data systems to ensure accuracy, integrity, and effective tracking. Develop and implement donor communications, campaign materials, stewardship activities, and fundraising outreach to strengthen donor relationships and engagement. Assist with planning and execution of fundraising events, annual giving efforts, sponsorship activities, and other development initiatives. Monitor fundraising progress and support reporting, grant coordination, and collaboration across development, finance, communications, and program teams. Serve as a collaborative partner across development, communications, and program teams to support integrated fundraising and engagement efforts. On-site presence required 4 days per week at the discretion of the supervisor. Attend mandatory in-person meetings. Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support broader communications and outreach efforts as needed. Assist with content gathering for marketing, social media, and donor storytelling. Represent Centro Cultural at events and community engagements as appropriate. Provide administrative support to development leadership as needed. Contribute to special projects that strengthen fundraising systems and donor engagement. EQUITY At Centro Cultural, our foundation is equity and belonging. Our team is deeply connected to and invested in our community throughout Oregon. This is our familia, and we work to meet people where they are and feel a responsibility to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We live by the motto that: la comunidad es nuestra fuerza, the community is our strength.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Centro Cultural recognizes and values lived experience as demonstration of professional competencies and skills. We review applications using a comprehensive approach, identifying candidate strengths. The ideal candidate has the following skills and experiences or their equivalent, demonstrating ability to perform position responsibilities: A passionate commitment to the goals and mission of Centro Cultural. Strong understanding of the community and the ability to engage diverse populations with cultural responsiveness. Bachelor's degree in social sciences, nonprofit management, or related field preferred (or equivalent lived/professional experience). Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience facilitating training or group presentations. Ability to use computer programs including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM databases. Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with supervisors and team members. Bilingual English-Spanish preferred. Requirements Highschool diploma or equivalent Minimum 2-4 years of experience in development, fundraising, or donor relations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic financial acumen Complete and pass a Background Check Possess current driver's license and auto insurance coverage Ability to travel out of town to attend workshops or trainings Occasional evening and weekend work Reliable transportation Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is approximately 60% in an office environment and 40% in community locations for programmatic and volunteer engagement activities. Office working conditions are standard for an office environment. Community locations include Centro Cultural sites, partner locations, events, and outreach settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will: Engage in regular communication in person as well as through electronic means Routinely use computer laptops, tablets, desk phones, photocopiers, and monitors, including digital screens Ability to sit and stand for extended periods Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds Travel between sites and community locations as needed Centro Cultural is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or status as a protected veteran.

BENEFITS

Centro Cultural provides a generous benefits package that includes: Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care HSA - Health Savings Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses 401k Plan with Match after 90 days Employee Assistance Program Employer-sponsored Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (Holidays (13), Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days (4)) Paid Leave (Jury Duty, Bereavement, Sabbatical, Personal Safety) Pet insurance and gym memberships discounts

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Development:

2 years (Required)

Fundraising:

2 years (Required) Donor relations: 2 years (Required)

Facilitating:

1 year (Preferred)

Google Suite:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred) Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required) Auto Insurance (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Hillsboro, OR 97123 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Hillsboro, OR 97123: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person