Marketing & Communications Specialist

Location 1333 Brewery Park Blvd,Suite 200,Detroit, MI, 48207,United States Required Degree 4 Year Degree Description Who Are We and What We Do? The Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) Region 1-A is a private, non-profit organization responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, and funding services for older adults in the cities of Detroit, the five Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, and Highland Park. The Benefits of Joining Our Team - We Offer: Generous Paid Time Off 403(b) Supportive Culture - A collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued Career Development and Opportunities for Advancement Employee Recognition Other attractive benefits The Marketing & Communications Specialist supports the development, execution, and implementation of integrated marketing and communications initiatives that advance organizational goals and promote programs, services, events, advocacy efforts, partnerships, and fundraising activities. This position serves as a key production and implementation resource for the department, providing hands-on support in graphic design, content creation, digital marketing, campaign execution, event promotion, accessibility, and brand management. The DAAA Marketing & Communications Specialist strengthens organizational capacity by expanding hands-on support for graphic design, content production, digital communications, event promotion, campaign implementation, and brand consistency. The role improves turnaround time and execution quality while allowing communications leadership to focus on strategic planning, executive communications, media relations, and organizational priorities. Responsibilities Schedule, publish, and monitor content across social media, website, email marketing, and other digital channels; support basic analytics and reporting. Write, edit, proofread, and produce audience-centered content; support marketing and communications campaigns from concept through deployment. Writing support includes (but not limited to): newsletters, op-eds, editing, annual report content, and similar communications work. Design branded print and digital collateral, including flyers, brochures, advertisements, presentations, social media graphics, signage, newsletters, and campaign visuals. Develop event communications materials, support promotional timelines, and coordinate deliverables for events, outreach activities, and partner initiatives. Maintain brand consistency and support clear, inclusive, accessible communications aligned with readability and ADA/WCAG best practices. Manage content across social media, website, email platforms, and other digital channels; assist with scheduling, publishing, audience outreach, and basic reporting. Produce branded flyers, brochures, ads, presentations, signage, graphics, newsletters, and promotional collateral; maintain templates and creative assets. Develop written, visual, and multimedia content for public awareness, advocacy, fundraising, programs, events, and community engagement. Coordinate communications, deliverables, promotional timelines, and materials for agency events, conferences, outreach activities, press events, and partner initiatives. Brand & Accessibility: Ensure consistent messaging, visual identity, readability, usability, and inclusive communication practices across materials. Department support: Maintain content calendars, communications plans, project timelines, shared assets, campaign records, performance reports, and related documentation. Other duties as assigned Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or related field. Equivalent education and experience may be considered. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, graphic design, digital media, or a related field; demonstrated experience creating multi-channel content and supporting campaigns, events, outreach, or public-facing communications. Working Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license. Access to personal vehicle. Possible holidays, evening, and weekend work. Include any relevant physical or working-condition requirements. Must be comfortable with remote work, hybrid, and/or four-day work schedule. Summary The successful candidate should have exceptional listening skills, a high level of energy and integrity; compassion for the elderly and the community as well as the staff; is centered and mature; exercises durability, adaptability, and a sense of humor. Values fun in the workplace as an integral instrument of staff motivation and operates with a spirit of excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr