Responsibilities

• Social Media (~20% of time) Develop, create, and manage content across all social media platforms in use by WRR. Manage paid ads on social media platforms. Monitors engagement on social media, responds to inquiries in a timely manner, and alerts WRR management of items that need to be addressed by the organization. Track and analyze social media metrics to assess the effectiveness of content.
• Media Support (~35% of time) Draft language, and coordinate information and processes for WRR Advocacy information shared across internal and external digital platforms. Produce various forms of digital content including infographics, multimedia projects, graphics, and videos Responsible for updating WRR’s website as necessary Creates all WRR emails as instructed, and using the language provided, by the Development Manager
• Events (~20% of time) Plan, coordinate, and execute all facets of WRR Fundraising events. (Including, but not limited to: venue booking, vendor management, staff and volunteer coordination, managing the day-of operations for each event, ordering supplies, etc.) Solicit in-kind donations from Community Partners to be used in event silent auctions and raffles Manages and executes all WRR event related communications sent via mail, e-mail, and/or different digital media channels
• Development Support (~25% of time) Coordinates with other Development staff to create and update a shared editorial calendar that coordinates content release across different platforms and audiences. Personally engage donors through face-to-face visits, phone calls, and personalized communications Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means. Ability to draft, review and produce well-written materials. Ability to make presentations.
• Composure: Ability to remain calm and maintain self-control in the midst of difficult circumstances and emergencies. Ability to respond in a professional manner in all situations.
• Decision-Making: Ability to set work priorities and to evaluate and create solutions to work related problems.
• Organization: Ability to keep various on-going projects organized. Requires good time management practices and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Reporting Relationships: The Communications Manager reports to the Executive Director and is accountable to the Founder/President.