Job Information
Graham Windham Communications Specialist in BROOKLYN, New York
Communications Specialist
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
1 PIERREPONT PLAZA SUITE 901 - BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$70,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year
Description
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Job Description
The Communications Associate supports the implementation of the communication strategy, which includes external communications and internal staff communications.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
External Communications
Develop and manage digital calendar for Graham’s social media, digital fundraising campaigns and special events
Effectively engage followers on social media via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn — produce and manage posts across all channels.
Write stories of Graham program participants, donors, staff and volunteers for publication
In collaboration with Development, Advocacy, and Communications team members, draft, review, edit, and issue email communications
Maintain and strengthen digital relationships to deepen engagement with potential partners
Produce a regular newsletter for external audiences
Obtain content for various communications from across Graham, including stories, photos, videos and program updates
Maintain photos and videos in an organized, easily searchable, and shareable archive
Design and produce marketing materials
In collaboration with the Development team, produce donor materials such as slide decks and case statements and an annual impact report.
Promote Graham through social media and digital ads
Manage Graham’s website by:
Establishing a plan for reviewing/updating content on an ongoing basis
taking a leadership role in collaboration with other team members on website re-design
making ad-hoc updates and managing necessary vendor contracts and relationships
Create and maintain analytics dashboard (or report) with key communications metrics and industry benchmarks
Conduct research and develop recommendations for ways to maintain and improve digital engagement based on best practices
Own and disseminate Graham’s brand guidelines and serve as a Graham-wide resource for design advice and access to brand resources
Internal Communications
Update content on SharePoint to inform staff of internal announcements
Share content with Graham staff on child and parent success stories through different communications channels (e.g. email, SharePoint, Currents newsletter)
Keep staff informed through different channels (visual emails, newsletters, flyers, SharePoint, etc.) of updates and plans
Perform other tasks, as needed
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
At least 3 years related experience
Content development experience
Demonstrated capacity to engage followers on social media
Project management experience
Facility in learning and using various online platforms for communications (e.g., social media, digital fundraising platforms, Wordpress, SharePoint)
Excellent writer and editor
Outstanding verbal communication skills
Graphic design experience and aptitude
Meticulous attention to detail
Eagerness to learn and willingness to jump in and do many types of assignments
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to work collegially with a wide range of people
Must have a passion for Graham’s mission and pillars
Must be willing to travel throughout NYC as needed
Position Type
Full Time
Salary/Compensation
$70,000
**TO APPLY: Complete the online application and upload an updated resume as a WORD or PDF document.