Top 12 Communications associate Jobs in San Jose Ca

Development and Communications Associate
Latino Education Advancement Foundation —San Jose, CA
- $69,000 - $76,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
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- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Senior Associate, Government Affairs
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- $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Peninsula Open Space Trust —Palo Alto, CA
- $73,800 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
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- Paid parental leave
Associate Director, Editorial & Operations
San Francisco Bay University —Fremont, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
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- $117,700 - $153,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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- Store discount
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Menlo Church —Menlo Park, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Office
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Community Associate (Remote)
VC Lab —Palo Alto, CA
- $45,000 - $65,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Communication skills
Associate Editor
Livingly Media —Redwood City, CA
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- 2 years
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Corporate Affairs Associate
Vaxcyte —San Carlos, CA
- $93,000 - $109,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
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Associate Director, Oncology Digital and Omnichannel Marketing
Corcept Therapeutics —Redwood City, CA
- $172,200 - $227,900 a year
- 7 years
- Marketing
- Office
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Communication Studies - Associate Instructor
Cabrillo College —Aptos, CA
- $1,665 - $2,556 a month
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Public speaking
- Dental insurance
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Development and Communications Associate

Latino Education Advancement Foundation
San Jose, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$69,000 - $76,000 a year

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Cell phone reimbursement
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Teamwork
Raiser's Edge
Interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree
Communications

Full Job Description

Organization Overview

The Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF) is committed to promoting equal opportunities for Latinx students to excel in higher education and realize their career aspirations for social and economic advancement. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we offer a range of programs and education initiatives, including comprehensive support services for postsecondary enrollment and persistence, career pathways preparation, and educational equity advocacy.

Since 2019, we have supported over 1,000 LEAF Scholars and their families throughout their college journey. In 2024 alone, we served more than 500 LEAF Scholars and over 90 LEAF Mentors, along with more than 200 families. A remarkable 85% of our students persist in college, considering that fewer than 20% of low-income Latinx students nationally persist in earning a college degree within six years. Our comprehensive support system includes scholarships, workshops, peer mentorship, parent engagement, and college partnerships, which all work together to increase the enrollment and retention rates of Latinx students. With our unwavering commitment, we aspire to empower and uplift our community's next generation of Latinx leaders.

Position Overview:

The Development and Communications Associate will strengthen LEAF’s fundraising capacity through donor communications, gift processing, stewardship, and events, while also managing external communications and brand visibility to increase awareness and support.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive communication plans that enhance the organization's visibility, engage diverse audiences, and drive support for our mission and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Development Operations and Donor Stewardship

● Manage timely processing of all donations (online, check, in-kind) in collaboration withFinance/Operations.

● Ensure accurate entry of gifts into the donor database; reconcile regularly with Finance.

● Draft, personalize, and send donor acknowledgment letters within 48–72 hours of

receipt.

● Maintain donor records and giving history to support cultivation and stewardship.

● Produce monthly fundraising and communications dashboard reports for leadership and

the Board.

Fundraising Campaigns and Events

● Collaborate with leadership to design and implement annual fundraising campaigns

(EOY appeal, spring/fall campaigns, Giving Tuesday, etc.).

● Draft donor-centered appeals, stewardship emails, impact reports, and case statements.

● Develop tailored materials for major donor cultivation (one-pagers, program briefs).

● Support planning and promotion of donor engagement events, site tours, and cultivation

activities.

● Ensure donor recognition is timely and visible (annual report, newsletters, website, social

media).

Communications and Marketing

● Project manage and draft LEAF’s Annual Impact Report (content, donor lists, impact

highlights).

● Integrate storytelling into all fundraising and stewardship efforts (highlighting students,

parents, mentors).

● Align website, newsletters, and social media content with fundraising campaigns.

● Maintain consistency of brand and messaging across donor-facing and community-facing materials.

● Create basic collateral and graphics (using tools like Canva) and coordinate with

consultants/designers as needed for larger projects.

● Manage LEAF’s website and social media presence to ensure content is current,

accurate, and engaging.

● Other duties as required and assigned by the manager

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field, or

equivalent experience.

● 2–3 years of experience in fundraising, development communications, donor relations,

or nonprofit communications.

● Experience with gift processing and donor acknowledgment systems.

● Familiarity with donor databases/CRM system Network for Good a plus.

● Experience supporting fundraising campaigns and/or events.

● Strong project management skills; able to manage timelines across campaigns, calendars, and events.

● Excellent writing skills with ability to craft clear, persuasive, donor-centered content.

● Proficiency in social media management and content creation; experience with Canva or

similar tools.

● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across staff, Board, and external

partners.

● Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising best practices.

● Strong ethical values and a passion for LEAF’s mission.

Compensation and Benefits

LEAF offers a generous pay and benefits package which includes:

● $69,000 - $76,000 annual base salary, based on experience and qualifications

● 50% employer paid medical and dental/vision coverage options

● 401(k) retirement plan with a LEAF match: 100% of contributions on the first 3%

deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%

● Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays, 15 days accrued vacation- increases with length of

service, 10 days paid sick leave, Winter break between Christmas and New Year.

● Parking and mileage reimbursement

● Cell phone stipend

● Employer-sponsored professional development opportunities

● Optional disability, life insurance coverage options, as well as Flexible Spending

Accounts, employee-paid

Work Environment

● LEAF offices are located at 1550 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126. This position is

required to work on-site 2-3 days per week and travel to multiple school sites within the

Bay Area.

● Regular evening and occasional weekend events may be required, with the ability to flex

working hours accordingly.

● Local travel may be required for this job; reliable transportation is solely the

responsibility of the employee.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume at https://www.leafca.org/careers or [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.

LEAF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry (including caste), gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health status, family caregiver status, political or religious affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: $69,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Jose, CA 95126

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