Responsibilities

• The Communications Specialist supports this mission by evaluating, planning, developing and implementing internal and external communications.
• This position analyzes communication needs, develops recommendations, coordinates communication projects and advises key stakeholders on messaging, audiences, channels and timing.
• Through this work, the Communications Specialist helps advance organizational priorities, strengthen stakeholder engagement and protect Vitalant’s brand and reputation.
• Be part of a high-performing, national team shaping how one of the country's leading nonprofit blood and biotherapies organizations connects with audiences through clear, consistent messaging, impactful storytelling and mission-driven communications.
• Analyze communication needs, audiences and organizational objectives to recommend effective messaging, channels and timing.
• Develop, edit and coordinate communication materials, applying sound judgment to content, format, tone, audience and delivery.
• Manage assigned communication campaigns and projects from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with communications leaders, departments and organizational partners to gather information and recommend communication solutions.
• Develop project schedules, content calendars and implementation plans while balancing priorities, identifying risks and recommending adjustments.
• Evaluate audience feedback, campaign results and communication metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field, required.
• Demonstrates an interest in organizational communications, employee engagement, storytelling, public relations, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication practices.
• Knowledge of communication strategies, content development, stakeholder engagement and digital communication practices.
• Demonstrates an understanding of organizational communications, employee engagement, storytelling, brand standards and audience-focused messaging, along with the ability to apply evolving communication practices and technologies.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Experience independently developing communication materials, coordinating communication projects, analyzing audience or campaign information and providing recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience supporting communication campaigns, organizational initiatives, stakeholder engagement and content development.
• Familiarity with communication planning, content management systems, social media platforms, Microsoft 365, email communication tools and communication analytics.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn, adapt to evolving communication practices and technologies, incorporate feedback and independently develop professional knowledge and skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for varied audiences.

Preferred

• Spanish-language fluency is a plus.