Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Communications and Engagement in implementing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies.
• Assist with strategic campaign planning and help ensure alignment between internal priorities and external messaging.
• Uphold and apply brand standards across all materials, platforms, and communications.
• Help translate organizational goals and program initiatives into clear, compelling marketing materials and communication assets.
• Support internal communication efforts to keep staff, board members, and stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Coordinate and draft external communications, including newsletters, website content, social media posts, press releases, and public announcements.
• Review marketing and communications materials prior to release to ensure consistency with brand standards and organizational messaging.
• Create and coordinate the development of internal and external marketing materials, including:
• - Flyers and promotional materials
• - Event collateral

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience or a strong portfolio in communications, content development, graphic design, and tactical marketing.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and platforms.
• Experience managing social media platforms and developing engaging content that supports organizational goals.
• Experience with digital marketing tools, email marketing platforms, website content management systems, and performance analytics.
• Proficiency with design and content-creation tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, community members, partners, vendors, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in nonprofit, community-based, or mission-driven marketing and communications preferred.

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit, community-based, or mission-driven marketing and communications preferred.
• Knowledge of Northwest Dayton or experience communicating with diverse communities is preferred.
• Photography, videography, or basic video-editing experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and emerging digital tools, including their responsible use to support content development, communications, and workflow efficiency.