Communications and Engagement Associate

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$65K/yr – $75K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Bread for the City's communications and engagement by owning social media and content, coordinating events, and supporting brand storytelling.

  • Own social media planning and responsive outreach to audiences.
  • Must-have: 2–4 years in nonprofit communications or social media marketing.
  • Standout: Experience coordinating events and partnerships with media, sponsors, or community groups.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and curate Bread for the City’s social media platforms and online presence, including responding to outreach.
  • Provide support and feedback for organizational messaging and content development, as well as the production, editing, and reviewing of materials for social media, regular blog posts and other pages on BFC’s website, campaigns, annual reports, appeals, marketing materials, and newsletters.
  • Help communicate pertinent information such as closings and holidays for internal and external communications.
  • Support back-end website needs across the organization.
  • Research, acquire, and coordinate advertisement initiatives, especially Google Ads.
  • Coordinate requests and deliverables with external design consultants.
  • Provide photography, basic graphic design, and video support.
  • Maintain outreach lists and support the cultivation of partners (media, artists, partner organizations, and businesses).
  • Monitor general BFC information and communications email inbox, ensuring each individual or organization is answered by the appropriate staff member in a timely and courteous manner.
  • Support Chief Development Officer in the organization-wide Data Governance Project.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience.
  • Professional experience and passion for social media marketing and communications, including but not limited to developing content calendars, and writing and producing content.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with photography, video editing, and graphic design.
  • Highly motivated and organized individual skilled in building community partnerships and community engagement.
  • Flexibility, a can-do attitude, and willingness to pitch in.
  • Stays abreast of local and national news and policies, the latest communications and events trends, and emerging platforms.
  • Ability to learn new technology systems.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Asana, Salesforce, Canva and other systems.
  • The ability to communicate professionally and interface effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred

  • Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience.
  • Professional experience and passion for social media marketing and communications, including but not limited to developing content calendars, and writing and producing content.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with photography, video editing, and graphic design.
  • Highly motivated and organized individual skilled in building community partnerships and community engagement.
  • Flexibility, a can-do attitude, and willingness to pitch in.
  • Stays abreast of local and national news and policies, the latest communications and events trends, and emerging platforms.
  • Ability to learn new technology systems.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Asana, Salesforce, Canva and other systems.
  • The ability to communicate professionally and interface effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • A proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines and goals.
  • An eagerness to learn about BFC priorities and a passion for social justice.
  • Confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.
  • Experience with nonprofit organizations and interest in the greater Washington, DC, region is appreciated.
  • The ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, as well as possess the self-motivation necessary to work independently.
  • Multilingual, specifically fluent in Mandarin or Spanish, appreciated but not required.
  • Commitment to a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, equity, inclusion, and respect.
  • Willingness to learn and carry out Bread for the City’s commitments to building a socially just, racially equitable, and gender affirming culture.
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Bread For The City

3.9 Glassdoor

Dignity - Respect - Service - JusticeProviding comprehensive services including food, clothes, healthcare, and legal and social services to DC residents living with low incomes.

Founded in 1974
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
184 employees
79% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
17.1K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$202
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.6%
Direct
40.6%
Referral
4.8%
Social
2.7%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~189