Marketing and Communications Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing and Communications

• Research and compile data as it pertains to community education, communications, media, social media, and digital marketing efforts and/or volunteer programs.
• Assists in communication strategies such as media engagement, special media events, and
• Actively assists in events and activities as directed by VP of Marketing and Communications or department leadership.
• Assists and supports in preparation and duties for Donor Family Ceremonies, Run/Walk and other internal/external events.
• Provide general administrative support organizing records of marketing materials, communications calendars, project files, supply ordering and document formatting.
• Supports event coordination including, but not limited to, developing themes and concepts for events, execution of support materials for events and campaigns, information gathering, materials requests, logistics coordination, and follow-up.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Manage contact databases, email distribution lists, and communication tools.
• Assist the VP of Marketing and Communications with budget tracking, expense reporting and invoicing.

Social Media and Digital Content

• Assists in the maintenance of DNWest’s social media accounts, including posting, community engagement, and monitoring comments and direct messages.
• Prepare, review, and format third-party content from press and other relevant sources for internal and external use.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Possess high organizational skills and exhibit resourcefulness.
• Ability to communicate and present information professionally, effectively, and concisely within a team environment.
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative to suggest and implement ideas which lead to achievement of department and DNWest’s objectives.
• Possess strong interpersonal and priority-setting skills to identify and determine steps needed to accomplish assigned tasks and execute them.
• Keep supervisors and colleagues informed of progress while maintaining deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adjust to new priorities as required.
• A passion for marketing, communications, and social media.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Preferably with a concentration in communications, journalism, visual arts, marketing, or public relations.
• Previous internship experience in marketing, sales, social media, and/or communications preferred.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Adobe InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator/Suite experience a plus.
• Must have ability to travel within the DNWest’s service area by car. Must maintain a valid California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance based on California minimum insurance coverage standards.