Communications Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Growing and developing a variety of content for the organization’s social media channels, marketing programs, and resources and raising awareness of NDV’s mission and programs by creating and sharing interesting, relevant, and engaging content
• Identify new and innovative ways to enhance and expand NDV’s social media presence and outreach to various stakeholders
• Managing the NDV’s website by creating a variety of content, ensuring that the site is fresh and timely, accurate, representative of NDV’s many programs and engaging to a variety of audiences
• Coordinating and creating regular, topical, and timely content for the NDV other communication assets
• Coordinating with the Director of Development for the development and dissemination of NDV’s monthly newsletters and other online outreach strategies
• Researching new possibilities for outreach and collaboration with partner organizations
• Identifying strategies to engage with national media outlets, reporters, and social media influencers
• Developing and compiling monthly reports and web analytics to inform content creation; setting benchmarks and goals to track progress and growth
• Ensuring cross-departmental collaboration on communications efforts
• Maintaining and upholding NDV’s branding and messaging guidelines in all digital and printed materials
• Providing communications support to other departments, as needed.
• Support Director of Development with donor CRM management.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development or NDV leadership

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications or relevant field
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a similar or related position, non-profit experience preferred
• Experience creating compelling, engaging, and ROI-driven digital content
• Experience building social media channels and executing social media strategy for maximum engagement, particularly for mission-driven non-profits or through cause-based marketing
• Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure and to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work independently; a self-starter with a high level of motivation, creativity, and proactivity
• Available to travel and work some weekends and evenings

Fluency in :

• Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Acrobat), Canva, or other similar products;
• Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, , and YouTube;
• Hootsuite (other social media management / monitoring tools a plus);
• Constant Contact (other database skills a plus);
• Photography and video creation and editing skills are a plus

Company Description

New Directions for Veterans (NDVets) is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals who thrive in a rapidly growing, visionary organization.

We seek individuals who can use their skills and commitment to help us in our mission to improve the lives of veterans. As a member of our team you will reap benefits far beyond a paycheck.

Company Description

New Directions for Veterans (NDVets) is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals who thrive in a rapidly growing, visionary organization.

We seek individuals who can use their skills and commitment to help us in our mission to improve the lives of veterans. As a member of our team you will reap benefits far beyond a paycheck.