Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and produce newsletters, email communications, website content, publications, reports, and other organizational communications.
• Develop and/or amplify compelling stories that highlight the impact of Michigan's community and tribal colleges, students, faculty/staff, employer partnerships, and MCCA initiatives.
• Create content that supports advocacy efforts, member engagement, conferences, and organizational priorities.
• Partner with the Senior Director on the development and design of MCCA's Annual Report and other signature publications.
• Develop presentations and slide decks for meetings, conferences, legislative briefings, and other presentations.
• Maintain the MCCA website, including content updates, navigation, page design, and user experience while supporting accessibility and search engine optimization best practices.
• Coordinate MCCA's social media platforms by creating, scheduling, and monitoring engaging content.
• Maintain the organization’s customer relationship management (CRM) system to support communications, member engagement, event promotion, and marketing campaigns.
• Create and distribute email marketing campaigns and newsletters.
• Monitor website, email, and social media analytics and recommend strategies to improve engagement and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, graphic design, or related field
• One to three years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or a related field (internships and relevant student leadership experience may be considered)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Experience creating content for digital and print communications
• Experience using Microsoft Office and graphic design platforms such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with website content management systems, social media platforms, and email marketing tools
• Willingness to travel occasionally throughout Michigan to support meetings, conferences, and special events

Nice to Have

• Experience managing website design and content
• Experience with CRM or email marketing platforms
• Experience capturing event photography and basic videography or video editing for digital communications
• Experience designing publications, annual reports, or marketing collateral
• Interest in higher education, public policy, and/or nonprofit organizations
• Desired Characteristics: Be an exceptional writer and visual storyteller
• Desired Characteristics: Demonstrate creativity while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
• Desired Characteristics: Enjoy balancing creative work with project management and organization
• Desired Characteristics: Be collaborative, dependable, and proactive
• Desired Characteristics: Be eager to learn and continuously develop new communications skills
• Desired Characteristics: Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance
• paid holidays and time off
• generous 401k contributions
• life insurance
• short/long-term disability insurance
• health savings account

Compensation

• Salaried, $55,000 - $65,000, Commensurate with experience. Exceptional benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, paid holidays and time off, generous 401k contributions, life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, and health savings account.

How to Apply

• To apply, please send your resume and a short cover letter to Brandy Johnson at brandy@mcca.org no later than Friday, August 21, 2026. We prefer that application materials be submitted as a single PDF file.

About Company

• The Michigan Community College Association is the unified voice for Michigan's 31 community colleges. The Communications Coordinator will have the opportunity to shape statewide communications, tell meaningful stories of student success and workforce development, support public policy advocacy, and contribute to events that influence higher education across Michigan.
• This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an early-career communications professional to build experience in writing, graphic design, digital marketing, branding, website management, event communications, photography, publications, and strategic storytelling while making a meaningful impact on students and communities across the state.