Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Communications and Outreach Coordinator supports the Director of Development and Communications. S/he will be responsible for all aspects of communications including social media and outreach; develop, design, write and produce content for electronic/print communications (all collateral, press releases, blogs, and etc); coordinate all aspects of event preparation and execution; and assist with media and external relations. 

Responsibilities:

• Create, write and edit all communications collateral;
• Manage the website, update Facebook account, keep abreast of social networking tools and trends, use social media to promote the organization by developing an on-line presence with responsibility for web content, updates and site maintenance, blogs, and all related social media activities using social media tools;
• Identify key opportunities to reach out to online constituents/donors and integrate online activities with social media, organizational initiatives, and print publications.
• Design and produce organizational materials and all other communication/collateral resources (i.e., newsletters, brochure, invitations, promotional and informational materials);
• Manage develop and implement communication and marketing strategies to support sustainable giving;
• Develop and manage all fundraising events;
• Represent the organization professionally at outreach events;
• Other tasks as assigned
   

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Communications, English or related field;
• At least 5 years of experience; minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in the field of development and communications with a nonprofit organization or related for-profit company;
• Experience using InDesign and Photoshop
• Experience with Google Analytics
• Experience in online marketing strategy
• Experience using Etapestry
• Strong time management, task execution, organizational, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills imperative.
• Must be creative, technically savvy, self-motivated
• Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet) and comfort working with database programs;
• Ability to work within a team structure as well as independently, be attentive to detail and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills; and,
• Must possess a sincere compassion for issues concerning homelessness, addiction and social justice.
• Experience in event planning