Communications Associate at FORESTDALE INC. | New York, USA

FORESTDALE INC.

Communications Associate

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-channel storytelling and messaging operations that turn program outcomes into donor-ready narratives while upholding a consistent organizational voice across newsletters, website, social, and earned media.

Content production: newsletters, website, social, annual reports, and marketing materials
Channel management: messaging consistency, social publishing, events, and internal communications
Impact storytelling: translate outcomes with program staff into shareable narratives for fundraising and advocacy

Job Description

Responsibilities

Content creation and editing for newsletters, website, social, annual reports, and marketing materials
Draft, schedule, and publish e-blasts for fundraising and education via Constant Contact
Translate program data into engaging impact stories
Maintain consistent messaging across platforms and support brand voice
Update Forestdale website with events, sponsorships, and content
Draft press releases to secure earned media
Coordinate with program staff to collect outcomes and impact stories
Draft internal communications templates and manage vendor relationships for events
Plan and execute direct mail campaigns including Annual Appeal
Monitor communication performance across channels

Requirements

College degree preferred, or equivalent experience in fundraising, marketing, or communications
One to two years of relevant office experience preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with donor databases, Squarespace, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and social platforms preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Four weeks’ vacation
Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance
401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match
Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans
Flexible Schedule
Opportunities for educational scholarships

FORESTDALE INC.

Forestdale’s roots date back 171 years, when a group of women affiliated with a church in Brooklyn founded an industrial school for children, which later became Forestdale Inc. Forestdale’s mission is to ensure that children and families have the assets needed to thrive and live independently.” Forestdale works to heal and prevent childhood abuse and neglect. While Forestdale serves various groups, its primary focus is on families in the child welfare system facing challenges like mental illness, addiction, domestic violence, poverty, racism, and social marginalization - all factors that contribute to family instability. While traditional child-welfare programs were designed to ensure the safety of children, Forestdale is committed to going beyond the basics by actively pursuing innovative and evidence-based approaches to address the changing needs of families across Queens and Brooklyn. We embody this commitment by providing a comprehensive continuum of services to help children and families heal from trauma and overcome intergenerational cycles of poverty. Forestdale offers essential support services; families that have undergone a crisis or trauma often come to us seeking help to recover from their experiences, care for their children, and help to create a happier and more stable future. In FY2024, Forestdale engaged over 4,000 families.

New York, New York, USA

234 employees

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