Communications Specialist

We are currently looking for an Interim Community Engagement Specialist to join our Children’s Foundation of America team. The Interim Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for helping to successfully achieve Agency and Foundation development and informational goals, autonomously and as part of a team. Responsibilities will include: administrative tasks, communicating directly with donors and volunteers, creating and distributing informational marketing materials; assisting with the management of Mission, site-based, and volunteer generated special events; capturing information for internal tracking and analysis purposes. Responsibilities Provide support for helping youth and families create a better future in line with the values, mission, and treatment philosophy of Trinity Youth Services. Responsible for all incoming telephone calls through main Foundation telephone lines, directs callers to the appropriate personnel and takes messages as needed. Receives and distributes incoming mail, prepares, and processes outgoing USPS and intra/inter-office mail and processes packages and overnight mail sent through private carriers. Serves as initial contact person for the Development team in support of children and youth in foster care and residential placement, as well as those youth transitioning out of placement. Assists in the successful execution of special events, community outreach, and volunteer activities to meet goals set by Chief Operations Officer and/or Director of Development. Coordinates site visits and tours of campuses, schools, and offices as it relates to volunteer, donor, and event activities. Responds to and tracks communications and inquiries via telephone, email, social media, text, mail and more in a timely and professional manner. Participates in trade/industry fairs, community events, and conferences as assigned. Assists with the communication and marketing programs and keeps current with the latest trends and approaches in communications and marketing. Composes and posts blogs, newsletters, social media, and other communications, including but not limited to, flyers, posters, and other graphic designs. Travel (day trips, overnight trips, etc.) as required for completion of above listed tasks. Organizes and conducts awareness campaigns for a variety of publics. Obtain and maintain the appropriate business/professional licenses and/or certifications as required by Trinity’s contracting entities, licensing bodies and/or the Agency’s programmatic needs, and provide evidence of such to his/her supervisor. Skills and Requirements Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field from an accredited institution is required; three consecutive years of community outreach and/or project management experience in a non-profit environment may be substituted for education. A minimum of two years related experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, nonprofit development, or commensurate field. Must have strong project management skills, including budgeting and demonstrated ability to execute multiple concurrent projects. Must be able to manage administrative aspects of project completion and have the ability to create promotional, marketing concepts. Computer literate and possess working knowledge and demonstrated ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs, and web technology. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge development software preferred. Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English. Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check. Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier. Pay rate: $25.00 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr