Business Services - Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

TELL STORIES THAT INSPIRE ACTION

The YMCA of Lincoln is looking for a creative, talented, and purpose-driven Communications Specialist to help share the stories, impact, and mission of the Y with our community.

This role serves as a key communications resource for both our Marketing and Mission Advancement teams, creating compelling content that informs, inspires, and engages members, donors, volunteers, staff, and community partners. From donor communications and grant proposals to blogs, social media, fundraising campaigns, and organizational messaging, the Communications Specialist helps identify, develop, and share the stories that showcase the YMCA's impact and inspire people to engage, give, and get involved.

If you love writing, telling meaningful stories and want to use your talents to make a difference in the community, this could be the opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the YMCA's primary copywriter, creating and refining content for websites, blogs, social media, email marketing, advertising, press releases, member communications, and campaign materials
• Developing compelling grant proposal content by researching community needs, program outcomes, and organizational impact
• Writing donor communications, fundraising appeals, stewardship materials, impact reports, and other content that demonstrates the impact of philanthropic support
• Identifying, developing, and sharing compelling stories that highlight YMCA programs, participants, staff, volunteers, donors, and community impact
• Developing fundraising campaign messaging that communicates community needs and donor impact
• Drafting speeches, presentations, scripts, talking points, and leadership communications
• Managing and maintaining content resources, story libraries, testimonials, and communication assets
• Supporting social media content development and audience engagement
• Collaborating with Marketing, Mission Advancement, and YMCA leadership to support communication initiatives and organizational goals
• Assisting with communication planning, editorial calendars, and content development across multiple channels
• Researching communication trends, best practices, and emerging tools to enhance YMCA communications

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Approximately 2-5 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, content development, fundraising communications, or a related field
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and stakeholders
• Experience creating content for digital and print communication channels
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Familiarity with social media platforms, email marketing tools, content management systems, Canva, and Adobe products
• Ability to exercise creativity, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Nonprofit, fundraising, or mission-driven organization experience is a plus, but not required

WHY THE Y?

Join an organization that invests in people and strengthens community - inside and outside our walls:

• Meaningful work that strengthens families and community
• Opportunity to tell stories that inspire generosity, engagement, and impact
• Collaborative, mission-driven workplace
• The chance to help advance the YMCA's mission through communication and storytelling

You'll also enjoy:

• Free Employee Family Membership + 50% off YMCA Program Fees
• 12% Employer Contribution to Retirement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, + $1,500 Y contribution to your HSA Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• And More - -benefits

Employees must meet qualification guidelines for each benefit in order to be eligible.

This is an onsite position.