Communications & Development Specialist

Lancaster, PA (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level3+ years expPart time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and manage branding and communications across programs, with a focus on multi-channel design and fundraising collaboration.

  • Develop and design digital and print assets for various channels
  • Coordinate year-round communications and campaigns
  • Support fundraising events and appeals as part of the Development Team

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Effectively communicate the organization’s mission, programs and services to diverse audiences.
  • Design and produce multi-channel digital and print assets (website, social, email, video, advertising, newsletter, print collateral materials, etc.).
  • Coordinate year-round communication/marketing activities to ensure that internal and external audiences receive appropriate, comprehensive, brand-aligned communication.
  • Serve as member of the Development Team, playing a key role in the planning and execution of fundraising events, associated campaigns and appeals.

Requirements

  • Three (3) + years of design and/or communication-related experience, non-profit and for-profit experience accepted
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, graphic design, or a related field
  • Flexible schedule, occasional evening and weekend work is required to align with fundraising and community awareness activities

Preferred

  • Commitment to COBYS vision, mission and core values
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar graphic design system
  • Skilled in using standalone email marketing systems or those integrated with CRM systems
  • Experience with video production, with focus on short form, digital storytelling
  • Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and appreciation for the nonprofit sector
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Willingness to collaborate and engage with team members and cross-functionally to meet organization needs
  • Ability to work independently and maintain communication with supervisor and coworkers, while meeting project and campaign deadlines
  • Desire to actively participate in fundraising activities and events

Benefits

  • Benefits included.
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COBYS Family Services

4.2 Glassdoor

Motivated by Christian faith, COBYS Family Services educates, supports, and empowers children and adults to reach their full potential. We carry out this mission through adoption and foster care services, a permanency program, counseling, and family life education.

Founded in 1979
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
51 employees (1 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend

Salaries

Posted range

$60K/yr – $70K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$505
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.7%
Direct
28.6%
Referral
8.5%
Social
6%
Paid
6.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~51
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Communications & Development Specialist

COBYS Family Services · Lancaster, PA · Hybrid