Communications Specialist

Toledo, OH (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute a strategic communications program that elevates ABLE's mission through multi-channel content, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Develop and manage content calendars and campaigns
  • Lead media outreach and advise leadership on PR matters
  • Support development, grants, and program highlights across websites, social, and reports

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational goals
  • Create and manage content calendars, campaigns, and communications plans
  • Track and analyze engagement metrics to improve reach and effectiveness
  • Write and produce content for websites, social media, annual reports, fundraising materials, and client communications
  • Translate complex legal and advocacy work into clear, compelling messaging
  • Maintain consistent brand voice and organizational identity
  • Manage websites, social media platforms, and email communications
  • Build and maintain relationships with media and support proactive media outreach
  • Advise leadership on media strategy and public relations matters
  • Partner with internal teams to highlight programs, cases, and impact

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience managing social media, digital content, or communication campaigns
  • Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams

Preferred

  • Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or legal services environments
  • Familiarity with media relations and public relations strategy
  • Experience with design, branding, or multimedia content (photo/video)
  • Knowledge of email marketing and website management tools

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • annual leave
  • sick leave
  • supplemental language compensation
  • loan repayment assistance for attorneys through the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation
  • paid parental leave
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National Legal Aid & Defender Association

National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), founded in 1911, is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. For over 100 years, NLADA has pioneered access to justice at the national, state and local level through the creation of our public defender system, development of nationally applicable standards for legal representation, groundbreaking legal legislation and the creation of important institutions such as the Legal Services Corporation. NLADA serves as the collective voice for our country’s civil legal aid and public defender services and provides advocacy, training, technical assistance and the NLADA Insurance Program to its members, who are comprised of legal professionals, institutions and the people they represent.

Founded in 1911
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
46 employees (4 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (4% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$300K
Last Raise
$300K
Grant, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2022
    Grant • $300K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.8%
Direct
39.7%
Referral
5.5%
Social
6.1%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~46

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Communications Specialist

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