Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an integrated editorial calendar aligned with advancement and alumni engagement priorities.
• Help write and edit compelling short-form content across email, social media, newsletters, and print.
• Help produce bi-annual magazine content, donor impact reports, and persuasive campaign communications.
• Design basic graphics and visual assets using Canva or Adobe.
• Create and coordinate short-form video content, from concept to completion.
• Manage and grow CARA's presence on Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and LinkedIn, including content creation, scheduling posts, and community engagement.
• Oversee CARA website content and updates.
• Deploy email campaigns using our platform, Emma; monitor deliverability, open rates, and engagement.
• Track analytics across platforms and use data to inform content decisions and report on performance.
• Partner with CARA staff, external partners, university communications, academic departments, and athletics to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience; a portfolio of work you're proud of.
• Hands-on experience managing business social media platforms, especially Meta and LinkedIn.
• Working knowledge of Canva or Adobe; experience with short-form video creation is a plus.

Preferred

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or advancement/fundraising environments.
• Familiarity with donor communications or alumni engagement.
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Emma or similar) and content management systems (WordPress or similar).
• Experience with short-form video creation.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off allowance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family coverage options for medical, dental, and vision.