Communications Assistant

Job Type: Full-time, In-person (Lynchburg, VA 24501) Pay Range: $17-19 / hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM Why Achieve of Central Virginia? For over 60 years, we have provided vital support and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities in the greater Lynchburg area. We offer a mission-driven, highly collaborative environment for a professional who pairs corporate-level administrative excellence with community-centric values. If you are passionate about people-first advocacy and want to use your business and creative skills to champion individuals with disabilities in the greater Lynchburg area, we want to hear from you. The Role As the Communications Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in presenting Achieve to the community and ensuring our communications reflect a deep, people-first respect for the individuals we serve, while keeping our internal business operations organized and professional. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and distribute letters, memos, marketing materials, social media posts, and newsletters. Work directly with social media. Interface with clients, caregivers, customers, and the public to promote positive visibility. Coordinate travel, community engagement outings, and onsite activities/special events for our clients. Assist with basic office computer hardware and interface with our external IT vendor when necessary. Provide administrative assistance to the Executive Director, Director of Operations, and Director of Day Support. What You Bring (Requirements): Social media fluency and strong basic graphic design skills (Canva or similar). Exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with our clients, families, and team members. A deeply rooted people-first mindset with an innate understanding of disability advocacy and respectful, inclusive communication. A corporate-minded approach to organization, deadlines, and multi-department coordination, bringing structure and energy to our local non-profit environment. Valid VA driver’s license and clean driving record. Experience: Required: High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of administrative, clerical, or customer service experience. Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or experience working within human services / disability support environments. 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Equal Opportunity Commitment LSI/Achieve of Central Virginia is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions! Employment with LSI/Achieve of Central Virginia is strictly at-will, allowing either party to terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. We are an equal opportunity employer; individuals with disabilities and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability status in strict accordance with ADA Title I and the Virginians with Disabilities Act (VDA). 401(k) matching 403(b) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Administrative, Clerical, or Customer Service: 2 years (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr