Responsibilities

• Assists leadership to build, support and grow the Hero’s Bridge to achieve the above mission.
• The Communications and Events Coordinator acts as a vital liaison between leadership and other communications entities to implement all the below communications goals.
• Collaborates extensively with the Director of Development and COO to design and implement a coordinated strategy and a communications calendar.
• Manages consistent outgoing communications via maintenance of the website.
• Updates news section and coordinates with Web Developer to adjust website strategy.
• Oversee the management of multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter with an emphasis on Facebook.
• Management includes regular posts and building presence, strategy, followers and implementing the recommendations of leadership.
• Write and send monthly newsletter, email campaigns, annual report, slide decks and proposal design.
• Monitor analytics and metrics from all platforms and report to Director of Development and COO
• Join and follow the Hero’s Bridge Volunteer private Facebook Group to receive updates and pictures on Hero’s Bridge activities.
• Coordination with media outlets, photographers and writers to ensure the stories of our veterans, volunteers and services are shared consistently.
• Draft press releases as needed.
• Responsible for assisting in the creation, updating and maintenance of all print materials such as brochures, collaterals and other marketing materials.
• Acts as internal organizer and liaison for our signature events managed by event management companies as well as coordinate with external entities holding events with HB as the beneficiary.
• Ensures post-event stewardship and follow up with sponsors, vendors and participants.
• Manages all revenue generating items to include storefront, brick and plaque management and organizational merchandise
• In conjunction with the Director of Development secures sponsorships for our three signature events and ensures fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.
• Helps maintain an organizational orderly ‘bank’ of quality images and video and other digital assets organized in folders by program and other appropriate themes.
• Work collaboratively across the organization, with vendors and other community partners who have differing work styles, communication styles, abilities and opinions to achieve goals.
• Strict adherence to HB Style Guide and branding elements in all activities and materials.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience in community-based outreach or grassroots marketing
• Prior experience with social media, marketing and website platforms including WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, Eventbrite, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Experience planning and managing successful events within a reasonable budget
• Ability to work with people from various backgrounds, ages, temperaments and varying levels of interpersonal difficulties
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Excellent written and oral communications skills

Preferred

• Experience working with the elderly, veterans or in the health care environment
• Knowledge of non-profit and community relationship building
• Knowledge of available senior resources and benefits in the community

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Sabbatical