Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain the relationship between the Center and the public through all forms of media, including radio, print, imaging, and social media content, and provide administrative and operational support to the Executive Director.
• Formulate, implement, and maintain communications strategies, policies, and brand identity to improve and ensure consistency across all communication and design platforms. Oversee improvement of and edit the Center’s website.
• Field inquiries from and establish regular communication with traditional media.
• Manage social media accounts, from scheduling to fan engagement and message responses.
• Acquire/produce, organize, and catalog photos, videos, created images, and social media content.
• Effectively utilize images and content for promotional projects for Center programs and events, and for community events and issues, including logos, images, flyers, newsletters, press releases, signage, and merchandise.
• Coordinate with Events Coordinator to attend community events to represent Jonnycake.
• Engage and build relationships with local businesses and media outlets.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to identify media opportunities and implement campaigns for Center programs and community issues.
• Assist and coordinate with Executive Director and Fundraising Department on appeals, fundraising campaigns, and new initiatives (traditional and digital), including developing copy, creating online and traditional content and press releases, procuring associated materials, and utilizing software for bulk emailing.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of related experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a similar field
• Working knowledge of design and communications applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and design software
• Experience creating and executing well thought out marketing and communications ideas and strategies
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work individually and in an integrated team environment.
• Demonstrated administrative, planning, and organization skills
• Creative thinker with an eye for detail and design
• Ability to take on responsibility and use initiative to prioritize and work effectively, under pressure and under tight deadlines with excellent time management skills

Preferred

• Experience in a nonprofit environment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan with up to 3% company match
• Center-paid $10K Life Insurance with $10K AD&D, with low-cost buy-up option
• Elective insurances through Aflac (Accident, Cancer, and Short Term Disability)
• Health Insurance: Employee Medical with 75% paid by the Center, Employee Dental with 50% paid by the Center, and Employee Vision 100% paid by the Center with option to add family at employee’s expense
• Store Discounts & Free Delivery
• Fun and respectful atmosphere.