Communications Manager

Job Position: Communications Manager

Location: Greenwich, CT 06830

Pay Rate: $65000.00-$70000.00 annual salary

Hours Per Week: Full-time (35-40 hours). Monday - Friday. Standard business hours.


Might need to attend occasional events, which could take place during evenings or weekends.


Technical Skills : Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office, email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp

Position Summary:
Prestigious non-profit is looking for a talented Communications Manager. The Communications Manager will be responsible for planning, creating, and executing communications that strengthen the organization's visibility, support fundraising efforts, promote programs and services, and engage members, donors, and the community.

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role that manages day-to-day communications across multiple platforms while working closely with the Advancement, Membership, and Program teams to ensure consistent, compelling messaging.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement annual communications plans that support organizational priorities, fundraising initiatives, membership growth, and program participation.
• Create engaging content for email marketing, website, social media, print publications, digital communications, and marketing materials.
• Manage the organization's communications calendar and coordinate messaging across departments.
• Write donor communications, newsletters, impact stories, press releases, brochures, and other promotional materials.
• Partner with the Advancement team to support the Annual Appeal, capital campaign, grant communications, stewardship efforts, and special events.
• Produce the organization's Annual Report and other key publications.
• Collaborate with program staff to identify meaningful client and participant stories that demonstrate the organization's impact.
• Maintain and update website content to ensure information is timely, accurate, and engaging.
• Manage the organization's social media presence, creating content that creatively builds awareness and engagement.
• Attend community events to represent and support program staff.
• Coordinate photography, video, graphic design, printing, and other communications vendors as needed.
• Assist with media outreach and cultivate opportunities to increase organizational visibility.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communications and marketing materials.
• Track communications metrics and recommend strategies to increase engagement and effectiveness.
• Provide communications support for community outreach activities and special events.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible communications, marketing, public relations, or nonprofit development experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing social media platforms, email marketing, and website content.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (or similar design platforms), Microsoft Office, and email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp.
• Photography, basic video editing, and content creation experience are highly desirable.
• Experience working with a nonprofit organization is preferred.
• Passion for the non-profit's mission and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and community impact.

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