Responsibilities

• Create and implement a year-round marketing/communications plan involving print and digital presence
• Work in collaboration with the Development and program teams to develop, implement and update content around major fundraising campaigns and events
• ManageAFGwebsite (WordPress). Write, edit content, and make updates as needed
• Responsible for email marketing efforts, including monthly electronic newsletter, quarterly print newsletter, donor acknowledgment letters, year-round appeals, and annual report
• Lead digital execution of fundraising and engagement campaigns across email, website, and social media throughout the year
• Plan and carry out PR campaigns and strategies
• Write and edit press releases, speeches, and stories
• Identifyand develop story opportunities/pitch story ideas when relevant
• Act as a spokesperson for AFG’s brand
• Develop andmaintaingood working relationships with local and national media and coordinate with the press on potential news stories

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in communications and/or marketing, preferably in a nonprofit organization
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as journalism, public relations, or communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (candidates selected to interview will berequiredtosubmitwritten/creative examples of work)
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Proven results in implementing marketing and communications strategic plans
• Proven results in managing social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) and analytics technologies (Hootsuite) to engage a diverse audience
• Design experience with Adobe InDesign and Canva
• Email marketing familiarity with platforms like Constant Contact
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and basic HTML (WordPress is a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines