Communications Specialist Job Details Level Experienced Job Location 1 PIERREPONT PLAZA SUITE 901 - BROOKLYN, NY Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $70,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year Description COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Job Description The Communications Associate supports the implementation of the communication strategy, which includes external communications and internal staff communications. Specific Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): External Communications + Develop and manage digital calendar for Graham’s social media, digital fundraising campaigns and special events + Effectively engage followers on social media via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn — produce and manage posts across all channels. + Write stories of Graham program participants, donors, staff and volunteers for publication + In collaboration with Development, Advocacy, and Communications team members, draft, review, edit, and issue email communications + Maintain and strengthen digital relationships to deepen engagement with potential partners + Produce a regular newsletter for external audiences + Obtain content for various communications from across Graham, including stories, photos, videos and program updates + Maintain photos and videos in an organized, easily searchable, and shareable archive + Design and produce marketing materials + In collaboration with the Development team, produce donor materials such as slide decks and case statements and an annual impact report. + Promote Graham through social media and digital ads + Manage Graham’s website by: + Establishing a plan for reviewing/updating content on an ongoing basis + taking a leadership role in collaboration with other team members on website re-design + making ad-hoc updates and managing necessary vendor contracts and relationships + Create and maintain analytics dashboard (or report) with key communications metrics and industry benchmarks + Conduct research and develop recommendations for ways to maintain and improve digital engagement based on best practices + Own and disseminate Graham’s brand guidelines and serve as a Graham-wide resource for design advice and access to brand resources Internal Communications + Update content on SharePoint to inform staff of internal announcements + Share content with Graham staff on child and parent success stories through different communications channels (e.g. email, SharePoint, Currents newsletter) + Keep staff informed through different channels (visual emails, newsletters, flyers, SharePoint, etc.) of updates and plans Perform other tasks, as needed Qualifications Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree + At least 3 years related experience + Content development experience + Demonstrated capacity to engage followers on social media + Project management experience + Facility in learning and using various online platforms for communications (e.g., social media, digital fundraising platforms, Wordpress, SharePoint) + Excellent writer and editor + Outstanding verbal communication skills + Graphic design experience and aptitude + Meticulous attention to detail + Eagerness to learn and willingness to jump in and do many types of assignments + Excellent time management and organizational skills + Ability to work independently and meet deadlines + Ability to work collegially with a wide range of people + Must have a passion for Graham’s mission and pillars + Must be willing to travel throughout NYC as needed Position Type Full Time Salary/Compensation $70,000 **TO APPLY: Complete the online application and upload an updated resume as a WORD or PDF document.