Communications Director

FORREST SPENCE FUND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

ABOUT THE FORREST SPENCE FUND:

The mission of the Forrest Spence Fund is to assist with the non-medical needs of critically or chronically ill children and their families throughout the Mid-South. Since 2007 the FSF has assisted more than 193,000 families.

ROLE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:

The Communications Director is responsible for leading marketing, social media, and communications efforts for the Forrest Spence Fund. This role works closely with every member of the FSF team since many projects overlap across events, programs, and regions. Strong collaboration and consistent communication are essential to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Organized and able to exhibit "follow through" on tasks and goals Strong writing, editing, and graphic design skills Comfortable managing and creating content for multiple social media platforms Positive attitude, ability to show concern for people and community, present, self-confident, and attentive Ability to collaborate closely with staff across departments and regions Familiarity with Salesforce or willingness to learn (reports, donor/contact lists, data entry) Comfortable working with vendors, sponsors, and community partners Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once, including recurring biweekly and weekly tasks Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Ability to be flexible and adapt to the needs of different programs and city offices

ACTUAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate closely with every member of the FSF team since many projects overlap across events, programs, and regions Plan and promote events, including event promotion and marketing, auction planning and procurement, and finding and securing auction items Pull Salesforce reports and maintain donor and contact lists Collect sponsor logos and information and update the website Use updated information for newsletters, sponsor recognition, and other marketing materials Create podcast graphics and social media posts, upload podcast episodes to the website, and promote each episode across social media Use podcast recordings, client spotlight photos and stories, and family-related content for marketing Collaborate on volunteer-related projects throughout the year Send social media graphics and captions to city directors (when applicable) and assist in promoting regional events Provide each city with the weekly podcast social media posts (typically posted on Mondays) Assist city directors with marketing requests as needed Maintain regular communication to ensure all three regions have consistent branding and messaging Demonstrate professional conduct at all times Perform other related duties as requested PAY: This position consists of working 15-20 hours a week at $20 an hour. No benefits are offered. This is a 1099 position. Forrest Spence Fund is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forrest Spence Fund