Communications Specialist

Join an awesome team of professionals at Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC)! Our friendly staff is committed to providing quality and compassionate services to all people throughout Virginia. We offer a robust benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance programs, legal resources, generous paid time off, fourteen paid holidays, and a cutting-edge retirement savings program.

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supporting and implementing marketing and communications functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Content Creation & Graphic Design

Identify and write content (articles, stories, donation appeals, etc.) for print, digital, and social media

Utilize graphic design skills to develop digital and printed promotional materials including, but not limited to, direct mail, advertisements, brochures, graphics, quarterly newsletter, and annual report

Design promotional items such as pens, banners, and t-shirts, for agency and program staff

Observe, follow, and enforce agency branding standards in adherence to CCC style guide

Social Media & Website

Create a comprehensive social media strategy and posting schedule to increase agency visibility and user engagement

Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to website and social media comments and inquiries

Maintain social media schedule and related metrics

Responsible for updating and maintaining the Agency website, SEO, and related metrics

Internal

Develop and maintain current library of marketing collateral (brochures, flyers, graphics, presentations)

Order agency material such as letterhead, envelopes, cards, etc.

Maintain inventory of promotional items at each office location

Timely communication with staff regarding project deadlines, timelines, and requirements

Other

Provide recommendations to the Communications Manager regarding the development of events and marketing activities

Represent the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner

Meets all deadlines as instructed by the Communications Manager

Demonstrate sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Demonstrate strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills

Utilize a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite applications

Participates in agency events as assigned by Communications Manager or executive leadership.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree required with two years of related experience.

Turn your passion for helping others into a meaningful career with CCC. Apply now at https://www.cccofva.org/openpositions Commonwealth Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.