Responsibilities

• Develop communications plans supporting fundraising, events, adoptions, and community engagement.
• Lead content across email, website, social, print, and media - elevating impact stories that honor the dignity of animals, clients, donors, and volunteers.
• Own website, email, and social strategy; use analytics to strengthen engagement and fundraising.
• Help scope, hire, and supervise a Digital Media Specialist.
• Serve as one of HSCO's spokespeople: give interviews, represent us at community events, manage media relationships, and draft releases and crisis communications.

Requirements

• Four to six years in communications, marketing, PR, or journalism; preference for nonprofit work in these areas
• Strong writing, editing, and project management across channels
• Confident public speaking - comfortable with interviews and presentations
• Proficiency with email platforms, CMS, social media, analytics, and design tools
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; valid driver's license

Preferred

• nonprofit, fundraising, or animal welfare experience; photography or video skills; WordPress, donor CRMs, GA4, or A/B testing.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $55,800 to $64,000 per year, depending on experience
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% employer match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Significantly discounted veterinary care for employee pets
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates