Communication Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The mission of the Latino Center of the Midlands (LCM) is to cultivate generations of engaged, thriving Latinos through educational foundations, workforce development, and leadership opportunities.

The Communications Assistant supports the development, coordination, and implementation of internal and external communications for the Latino Center of the Midlands (LCM). Under the supervision of the Director of Advancement, this position assists with creating and distributing content that promotes LCM's programs, services, events, accomplishments, and community impact.

The Communications Assistant is responsible for supporting social media management, graphic design, website updates, digital communications, publications, photography, and promotional materials while maintaining consistent organizational branding and messaging.

The position works collaboratively with LCM departments to gather information, develop engaging content, and communicate organizational activities to participants, staff, donors, community partners, and the public.

• Passion for LCM's mission and commitment to serving the Latino community.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.

• Creativity and attention to detail in developing engaging visual and written content.

• Knowledge of social media platforms, digital communications, and graphic design tools.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

• Collaborative approach to working with staff, community partners, and external stakeholders.

• Initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn new communication technologies and tools.

• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and consistency in organizational messaging.

• Develop, prepare, schedule, and publish engaging content across LCM's social media platforms in accordance with established communications plans and organizational priorities.

• Create bilingual social media content, including captions, graphics, photographs, short videos, and other promotional materials.

• Maintain and update the organizational communications calendar to ensure timely promotion of programs, services, events, and community activities.

• Monitor assigned social media accounts and respond to routine comments, messages, and inquiries in accordance with approved communication guidelines.

• Assist with social media campaigns, online events, community outreach initiatives, and promotional activities.

• Design and produce promotional materials, including flyers, brochures, posters, invitations, newsletters, presentations, social media graphics, digital advertisements, and event materials.

• Ensure all promotional and marketing materials follow LCM's established brand identity, visual standards, and messaging guidelines.

• Update and maintain digital presentations and promotional content displayed on televisions and other communication platforms throughout the organization.

• Coordinate with external graphic designers, printers, vendors, and other service providers when assigned.

• Review materials for accuracy, spelling, grammar, consistency, and visual quality before publication or distribution.

• Organize and maintain approved communication templates, graphics, photographs, logos, and other marketing assets.

• Assist with maintaining and updating LCM's website, including program information, staff and board information, events, announcements, resources, and other organizational content.

• Ensure website information is accurate, current, accessible, and consistent with organizational messaging.

• Coordinate with program staff to gather updated information, photographs, and other content for publication.

• Identify and report website errors, outdated information, broken links, and other issues requiring correction.

• Assist with the development and distribution of electronic newsletters, email announcements, and other digital communications.