Communication Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

At The Children's Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD), we provide transformative, person-centered education and services for deaf and/or disabled individuals in a language-rich, inclusive setting. We envision a world where Deaf and disabled individuals, their families, and communities thrive with dignity, purpose, and joy.

We are seeking a creative, collaborative, and highly organized Communications Coordinator to help tell our story, strengthen community engagement, and advance our mission through strategic communications, marketing, fundraising support, and digital engagement.

Working in partnership with the Director of Advancement and Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator develops and implements communication, marketing, and community engagement strategies that strengthen CCCBSD's visibility, support fundraising efforts, and connect with families, donors, alumni, community partners, and the broader public.

As the organization's primary communications professional, you'll partner across departments to create compelling, accessible, and culturally responsive communications that showcase the impact of our students, programs, and mission.

No two days are exactly alike. One day you may be photographing a student event, the next creating communications for a fundraising campaign, updating the website, supporting an alumni gathering, or collaborating with school leaders to share the incredible work happening across our campus.

This position generally follows a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities for fundraising events, school activities, conferences, and community engagement. CCCBSD values work-life balance and is open to discussing scheduling options, including a school-year schedule with additional workdays or a comparable year-round schedule based on organizational needs and the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies that support CCCBSD's mission, fundraising efforts, and community engagement.
• Create compelling written, visual, photographic, video, and digital content for families, donors, alumni, board members, and the broader community.
• Manage CCCBSD's website, social media platforms, newsletters, email communications, and editorial calendars.
• Ensure consistent branding, messaging, accessibility, and culturally responsive communication across all platforms.
• Capture school events, classroom activities, and community engagement through photography, video, and storytelling.
• Coordinate communication plans and promotional materials for fundraising campaigns, annual appeals, special events, conferences, and community outreach.
• Partner with the Director of Advancement on donor communications, annual reports, stewardship initiatives, and marketing strategies.
• Develop and maintain strategic social media and content calendars while monitoring engagement analytics.
• Collaborate across departments to gather stories, photos, and content that celebrate student success and organizational impact.
• Coordinate website updates, email marketing campaigns, conference materials, brochures, advertisements, and promotional collateral.
• Build meaningful relationships with families, alumni, donors, volunteers, community organizations, and professional partners.
• Represent CCCBSD at internal and external events in a professional, mission-driven manner.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit advancement, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience creating digital and print marketing materials.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive communication.
• Willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL). CCCBSD provides ASL classes for staff.
• Knowledge of the Deaf community, nonprofit organizations, educational environments, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Experience supporting fundraising, donor communications, or advancement initiatives preferred.
• Comfort working occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising and community events.

Required Technology Experience

• Microsoft 365: Word and Excel
• Google Workspace: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Calendar
• WordPress or similar website content management systems: Website content updates and page editing
• Canva or similar graphic design platforms: Social media graphics, flyers, presentations, and print materials
• Zoom or similar virtual meeting platforms: Meetings, webinars, screen sharing, recording, and collaboration
• Meta Business Suite or similar social media management tools: Facebook and Instagram scheduling, insights, and messaging

Preferred Technology Experience

• Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, InDesign, and/or Photoshop for professional graphic design, photo editing, and video production
• CapCut or similar video editing software: Short-form video creation, social media content, and promotional materials
• Email marketing platforms: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar tools for newsletters, email campaigns, and audience communications
• CRM software: Bloomerang or other constituent/donor management systems
• Race Roster or similar event registration platforms: Event registration management and participant communications
• YouTube Studio: Uploading, managing, and optimizing school videos and digital content
• Linktree or similar social media landing page tools: Creating and managing resource links and campaign pages
• ApprovalMax or similar purchasing/invoice approval workflow systems: Managing internal approvals and administrative processes

Experience creating accessible digital content, including captions, alt text, accessible documents, and inclusive digital design practices, is highly valued.

Why Join CCCBSD?

Live Our Values. Love Your Work.

As a Certified Kindness Workplace, we believe that the workplace should be more than a place to achieve professional goals — it should be a space where compassion, respect, and empathy thrive. This culture of care creates a positive, supportive environment for students, families, and colleagues.

Our work is grounded in CCCBSD's core values: Humanity, Belonging, Inclusivity, Collaboration, Integrity, and Excellence.

Your Total Rewards at CCCBSD Include:

• Competitive salary • Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits • Generous time off and work-life harmony • Tuition reimbursement and in-service training • Retirement matching (5%) • Preschool discounts and free ASL classes • Employee referral and longevity bonuses

We hope you'll find a professional home here — where your work matters, your values align, and your days are filled with purpose.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position is based on-site and includes regular interaction with students, families, staff, donors, and community members. Responsibilities include attending school and fundraising events, capturing photography and video, moving throughout campus, and representing CCCBSD at conferences and community activities.

The successful candidate should be able to lift and transport up to 40 pounds of event materials and equipment and work occasional evenings and weekends in support of fundraising events, community engagement, and organizational initiatives.

Participation in emergency preparedness drills, including fire drills, lockdowns, and evacuation procedures, is required. CCCBSD provides reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility and success in the role.

Background Check Requirement

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required background checks, including Massachusetts CORI and SAFIS fingerprinting, in accordance with state regulations.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through the SchoolSpring system.

If you're new to the platform or would like to express your interest more directly, feel free to also email your materials or questions to Alby Ramirez-Mendez, Director of Advancement at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Not sure if you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply — we value potential, lived experience, and a shared commitment to our mission.

CCCBSD is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with multilingual backgrounds, lived experience, and/or ties to the communities we serve. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates.