Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of an overarching communications strategy for the organization, in partnership with the Executive Director. This will include collaborative planning for our upcoming 10 year anniversary!
• Developing supporting strategies for specific platforms including but not limited to website, email, and social media.
• Partner with the Executive Director on any crisis communications strategy needs.
• Assessing opportunities, story mining, and collaborating on communications with our staff, grantees, partners, survivors and donors.
• Creating and designing purpose-driven content for a variety of digital platforms and audiences that are values- and mission-aligned.
• Writing, reviewing, proofing, and publishing digital content, as well as editing and revising content produced by other team members.
• Translating research and science related to rare cancers for a general audience.
• Creating and producing an annual report.
• Managing Brave Like Gabe’s social media community by driving engagement and creating awareness of the Foundation's mission, grantmaking, and events.
• Using analytics to provide additional insights for content initiatives.

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience, typically demonstrated by a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public or media relations, or a related field or commensurate professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to authentically craft stories using empathy, creativity, and a focus on the lived experiences of those generously sharing their stories with Brave Like Gabe.
• Experience in creating and implementing communications strategies.
• Proficiency with a wide range of digital platforms including, but not limited to: Squarespace, MailChimp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Canva to create graphics for web and print use.
• Strong experience using analytics and other data to refine strategy and inform decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Comfort learning new tools and systems.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, capable of working well independently and collectively with limited supervision.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and make efficient decisions.

Preferred

• Experience managing social media accounts for non-profits with a focus on development and fundraising.
• Event management experience.
• Knowledge of the rare cancer community.
• Knowledge of the running community.
• Experience with Salesforce.

Benefits

• Competitive health care provisions, retirement contributions, vacation, and sick time for full-time employees.
• Work is hybrid: 2 days a week in the St. Paul office, 3 days from home.