Communications Associate

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Number of Positions: 1

Position Overview

The Communications Associate effectively brands the organization and communicates the organization's mission and programs through management of the City Year Miami website, social media channels, email marketing, other digital engagement and general marketing initiatives.

The Communications Associate will support the communications goals of the site and network including online giving, special campaigns, sponsorships, alumni and donor communications.

This is a Part Time unsalaried position requiring flexibility. The Communications Associate will likely spend on average, at most, 10 hours per week on assigned duties.

Job Description

The Communications Associate will support content creation and communications for various marketing strategies and school stakeholders. They will work with the advancement team to develop and execute social media campaigns and marketing initiatives across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide support for end-to-end digital projects (e.g. photos, short videos, website, etc.)
• Ensure website content and photos are consistently up-to-date and adhere with brand standards
• Act as "school photographer" to capture moments and experiences from daily school activities, athletic events, school events and more; then edit photos following shoots.
• Maintain the photo library to ensure it is organized and accessible
• Design and create social media campaigns aligned with strategic goals
• Maintain a strong and active online identity through social media outlets (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, etc.); and develop the social media calendar for the week/month
• Support the Development Department in the marketing and communications around special events and fundraising initiatives
• Manage and ensure that our accounts with school search engine platforms, such as Niche.com, are current and set to elevate our web presence and brand awareness
• Help create and execute communication methods to increase awareness and stakeholder engagement (i.e. parents, alumni, grandparents, and prospective families.)
• Stay up-to-date with digital media trends
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Director of Enrollment and Communications

Core Qualifications and Credentials:

• Experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, Computer Science, or related field
• Bachelor's Degree
• Desire to showcase the work of educators and be part of an academic institution with high standards

Key Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• Collegial and eager to collaborate in a positive partnership with faculty, students, and external stakeholders
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms and editing software
• Knowledge of graphic design software and photo editing software (e.g. Photoshop, Canva, etc.)
• Time management skills, and the ability to work independently and be self-motivate
• Creativity and critical eye for capturing impactful content

Benefits

Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.

Employment at City Year is at-will.

City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.