Communications Coordinator

Iola, KS (On-site)

$21/hr – $24/hrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Support communications and community storytelling across press, newsletters, events, and partners for a rural nonprofit with a local focus.

  • Content creation and distribution across press, newsletters, social, and website, with a local impact focus.
  • Support events, media appearances, and storytelling that promote Thrive Allen County and Thrive Kansas.
  • Coordinate calendars, proofreading, and partner liaison to keep communications timely and accurate.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in writing press releases and content for newsletters.
  • Create, manage, and edit marketing and PR content for websites, newsletters, social media, and other creative briefs, as needed.
  • Assist in developing communications strategies for programs and initiatives.
  • Assist the Director of Communications in creating marketing calendar.
  • Solicit and write stories to be used in marketing.
  • Represent the organization through in-person events, media presentations, and public speaking, as needed.
  • Solicit and write stories to be used to promote Thrive Allen County and Thrive Kansas.
  • Assist in photography shoots of Thrive’s programs and spaces for marketing campaigns.
  • Create videos about the organization and its programs.
  • Provide outstanding service to community members by responding to their needs.

Requirements

  • Videography experience
  • Excellent writing skills required
  • Experience in communications and/or marketing
  • Experience running different social media channels
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner
  • Friendly personality who enjoys working with the public
  • Professional attitude and appearance
  • Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience managing deadlines and budgets

Preferred

    Benefits

    • medical and dental insurance with 100% of the premiums paid for the employee
    • IRA with employer match of up to 3%
    • 120 hours of paid vacation a year
    • 10 paid holidays
    Thrive Allen County logo

    Thrive Allen County

    Thrive is a 501(c)3 corporation that provides a new model of rural revitalization that works to harness the strengths of local residents in building healthier, more vibrant communities.Thrive is many things. It is a convener. It is a local public policy leader. It is a goal-setter. It is a prodder, or a cheerleader, or a critic—all depending on the need. And it is an advocate for people who cannot or do not advocate for themselves.Thrive works to improve the quality of life in Allen County by focusing on health, wellness, recreation and education conditions, and by engaging people and institutions around a common vision for the future. This means working to increase access to healthcare, connecting people to programs and services, encouraging residents to live healthier, more active lives, and providing leadership on important public issues.Improving quality of life is essential to the survival of small towns. People want to live in communities with healthy, well-educated residents. Businesses want to locate in communities with a robust, adaptable workforce. And young people are more receptive to moving to communities with great schools, parks and trails, and the feeling that the community has a bright future.Thrive believes that Allen County can be the healthiest community in Kansas, and that our county’s best days are ahead of us. We hope you’ll join us in the fight for Allen County’s future.

    Founded in 2007
    Iola, Kansas, USA
    16 employees (2 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    2.9K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    27.1%
    Direct
    26.9%
    Referral
    34.3%
    Social
    10.5%
    Paid
    1.1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~16

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    1 (6% of company)