Digital Communications Associate

Philadelphia, PA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive digital storytelling and content publishing for the organization’s development and communications team.

  • Own creating and publishing social media content and updating the website.
  • Must-have: 0–2 years of relevant experience and strong writing skills.
  • Standout: Experience sharing compelling student or philanthropy stories.

Job Description

Drive digital storytelling and content publishing for the organization’s development and communications team.

  • Own creating and publishing social media content and updating the website.
  • Manage and update website content.
  • Support internal and external communications.
  • Identify and share compelling stories about students, programs, and the impact of philanthropy.
  • Assist with digital communications that support fundraising, community engagement, and brand awareness.

Responsibilities

  • The Digital Communications Associate supports the Development & Communications team in sharing the organization's story and impact across digital platforms.
  • Create and publish social media content.
  • Manage and update website content.
  • Support internal and external communications.
  • Identify and share compelling stories about students, programs, and the impact of philanthropy.
  • Assist with digital communications that support fundraising, community engagement, and brand awareness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field
  • 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or student media experience encouraged)
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Interest in website management, social media strategy, and digital communications
  • Familiarity with website platforms or content management systems (such as Finalsite, WordPress, Squarespace, Smugmug or similar) is helpful but not required
  • Basic design skills using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools are a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Interest in nonprofit, education, or mission-driven work
  • A combination of training and experience may be combined to substitute for any of the above, with the approval of the Executive Director
  • Skills & Attributes: Creative and curious storyteller
  • Collaborative and eager to learn
  • Comfortable using digital tools and social media platforms
  • Organized and able to manage multiple projects
  • Commitment to accessibility and inclusive communications

Preferred

  • Experience creating social media content that has generated strong engagement, such as high follower growth, viral posts, or successful personal or organizational social media accounts
  • Experience managing or growing a social media audience through creative storytelling, video, or digital content

Benefits

  • OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience, including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees.
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Overbrook School for the Blind

Founded in 1832, Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) prepares our students—all of whom are blind, visually impaired or living with other challenges—to have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives. Our historic 26-acre campus in the Overbrook Farms section of West Philadelphia is bustling with activity as our students work, play, and in some cases, live in an extraordinary set of integrated buildings that have been adapted to meet the multiple needs of our students.OSB serves approximately 180 students (ages 3 through 21) on campus. Our Early Intervention Outreach program (birth through age three) provides at-home guidance and care to the parents of 190 additional families. OSB's International Program reaches thousands of people in Southeast Asia by training teachers and administrators on how to instruct additional teachers to work with the visually impaired.We employ more Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs) than any school in the state of PA and an entire related services team for students in the areas of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, orientation and mobility, counseling, and much more. Our faculty also includes instructors who have been trained to work with students who have been diagnosed with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Every student, regardless of their ability level has an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) developed to meet their specific needs and educate the whole child. Each program is aligned with the PA core standards and the Expanded Core Curriculum for students who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or visually impaired with additional disabilities.Our cutting-edge educational programs use low and high tech assistive technology to support our students. Staff receive on-going professional development in visual impairment, specialty areas, state-mandated trainings, and core subjects. Our staff share their expertise presenting at conferences.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA