Communication Coordinator

Communication Coordinator

The Communication Coordinator supports the implementation of The Whole Child's communications, marketing, branding, and community engagement efforts. Working under the direction of the Manager of Communications & Community Engagement, this position assists with content creation, social media management, internal and external communications, event support, website updates, storytelling, and brand consistency. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, creative, and collaborative communications professional looking to grow their career in the nonprofit sector. This position receives mentorship and professional development from the Manager of Communications & Community Engagement.

Essential Functions:

• Content Creation and Storytelling
• Social Media and Digital Communications
• Internal Communications
• External Communications
• Event and Community Engagement
• Brand Management and Graphic Design
• Website and Administrative Support

Qualifications/Skills:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 1–2 years of communications, marketing, public relations, social media, internship, or related experience preferred.

Preferred:

• Experience in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Mailchimp, and Microsoft Office suite is preferred.
• Experience editing short-form video using Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar software is a plus.
• Experience with photography and videography.

Conditions of Employment:

Employee may be asked to participate in cross-training programs or pursue additional education or training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the company by the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer. This class specification is only intended to identify the classification and to illustrate the duties, responsibilities, and requirements for it. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty employee assigned may be required to perform.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a normal office setting and out in the community.
• Noise level is moderate with occasional loud outbursts.
• This is a field-based position and requires 50% driving.
• Will require a personal motor vehicle to frequently travel between offices and community events.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, (i.e., copy machine and computer printer)
• Constantly converses with staff and clients
• Occasionally needs to transport boxes and/or equipment of up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently operates motor vehicle for business purposes

The Whole Child is an equal employment opportunity employer and no candidate for employment will be rejected on account of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, or sex. Candidates with physical impairments will be considered so long as it can be reasonably demonstrated that the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed without hazard to the individual, fellow employees, or clientele.