Responsibilities

• The Communications Associate will advance the visibility of the organization, our mission, initiatives, and spokespeople by supporting the implementation of communications initiatives for external and internal audiences. This role supports the Director of Communications in creating and publishing compelling content across various channels, including email, social media, website, and print and digital publications.
• The Communications Associate will support in building out Graham’s sustainable content ecosystem by designing and executing creative digital communications campaigns, including paid ads, email, and social media.
• They will write and design print and digital collateral in support of our Development team as well as our direct practice service teams.
• This role will analyze performance metrics to identify trends and hone our digital strategy across platforms.
• Multi-Channel Strategy: Support the development and execution of awareness-raising campaigns across email, paid digital ads, social media, and website.
• Graphic Design and Content Writing: Draft and edit visual and written content for print materials, social media, and website. Coordinate with internal teams to maintain consistency with Graham’s brand and voice.
• Digital Engagement: Leverage social media platforms to attract and engage supporters.
• Data Analysis: Use Google Analytics to track online performance and report on engagement rates and ROI.
• Internal Communications: Support Graham’s internal/staff communications. Maintain SharePoint staff website and produce monthly staff newsletters.
• Photography and Videography: Capture high-quality photography and video at school, after-school, evening, and weekend events, while maintaining a well-organized digital media library for use in communications and fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, discipline non-specific
• Previous internship experience a plus
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Graphic design skills: Proficiency in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic video editing experience
• Strong understanding of content creation and best practices for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok)
• Experience using WordPress or another CMS
• Comfort using Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic understanding or willingness to learn about SEO and Google Analytics
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines

Benefits

• This role is eligible to participate in our Performance Based Merit Award program at the end of each fiscal year, and eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, career coaching via Bravely, and more!