Communications Associate

Responsibilities

• Branding & Marketing - Oversee brand standards, providing guidance and training to staff - Build a repository of organization materials - Ensure consistent messaging and branding for all organizational materials - Write content for and develop digital and print marketing - Develop strategies for and guide short video productions - Coordinate with program staff to support marketing aspect of events such as conferences, community events and outreach presentations. Provide tabling materials to ensure brand consistency. - Promote fundraising events through digital and print media - Continuously monitor and benchmark the effectiveness of our online work using analytical tools like Google Analytics, Meta Business Insights etc. - Record, review and update communication strategies and plans Digital Media - Oversee social media content on multiple channels and any new platforms you feel are necessary to further engage our audience and promote our services - Research, acquire, and schedule a variety of relevant content to post on these platforms with a schedule of engagement 2-3 times per week - Oversee and update website content on regular basis - Ongoing search engine optimization - Update all program details, page content and calendars as needed - Develop new pages for upcoming events or other needs - Create, edit and manage all online fillable forms Advancement - Work cooperatively as part of Advancement team to achieve team and organizational goals. - Support team with content and format development for fundraising and event appeals including stories, themes, layout and printing - Capture stories about Missions Inc. Programs – residents, clients, volunteers and staff – through photos, videos, and writing Electronic and Print Communications - Develop content including newsletters, annual reports, press releases, event promotional materials, program brochures etc. - Work with vendors for all printing and promotional needs - Oversee production of biannual print newsletters coordinating the project through print, mail and internal distribution - Collaborate with Advancement team to determine Monthly Mission e-newsletter stories and themes

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience with communications and/or marketing – nonprofit experience preferred
• WordPress experience
• CRM and database experience a plus
• Social media strategy experience
• Experience with email marketing platforms and analytics tools
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to create inclusive, respectful, and trauma-informed communications
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) or equivalent design tools (Canva)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Storytelling and creative writing skills and the ability to write for different audiences and media

Benefits

• Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance, 403(b), Employer paid life insurance, virtual care benefits, long-term disability, PTO, and 10 paid holidays.