Responsibilities

• Adhere to WMCAT’s brand standards and organizational voice, with a commitment to asset-framing language and student-centered storytelling; support internal and external stakeholders in brand and messaging application.
• Maintain the integrity of WMCAT’s brand and ensure cross-organization alignment with brand standards on all collateral and external presentations of note, including but not limited to: board meetings, community partner presentations, and WMCAT events.
• Manage and contribute to WMCAT’s annual communications plan through efforts including but not limited to: print collateral, e-newsletters, website, social media, awards nominations, supporting and preparing colleagues for external engagements, and fund development communications.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development + Communications to implement updated messaging or communications strategies.
• Coordinate content for WMCAT’s print newsletter, sent 2-3 times each year, working in collaboration with a writing consultant and graphic designer.
• Develop and implement engaging social media campaigns for a variety of WMCAT programs and events to advance and grow engagement around programming, events, fundraising, and messaging goals.
• Manage WMCAT’s website, ensuring accurate, timely, and data-driven engagement with a focus on audience growth.
• Draft and disseminate press releases.
• Coordinate with the Senior Director of Development + Communications for photography and videography (stock, project, social media, program, event coverage, etc.) and make plans for capturing with internal colleagues.
• Organize WMCAT's print and digital assets (i.e. newsletters, photography, video) and connect colleagues to needed resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to connect with a diverse group of people.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and desire to maximize efficiency in the role.
• High proficiency in computer skills, and experience with Microsoft Office 365, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management software.

Preferred

• Record of impactful written and digital communications.
• Experience in creating and implementing brand-aligned messaging for different audiences and channels.
• Proficiency with various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Cultural competency and emotional intelligence to work with individuals from varied backgrounds and foster open communication among diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO
• 15 paid holidays
• Birthday day off
• Half-day Fridays during the summer
• Simple IRA with employer match of up to 3%
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision), premium 65% (average) paid by employer
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Family Leave
• Professional development and opportunities for personal growth