Communications and Marketing Specialist

Jawonio; New City (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jawonio is seeking a Communications and Marketing Specialist to support program marketing, social media, photography/videography, CRM, and fundraising communications. This hands-on role reinforces Jawonio’s brand across priorities and elevates external engagement.

The position is full-time and in-person in New City, NY, reporting to the Chief Communications and Development Officer. 30 minutes north of NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Development or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of experience in social media, public relations and marketing.
• Strong writing, editing and photography/videography skills.
• Familiarity with events, fundraising activities and CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Social Media Content Creation: photography and video for posts and reels; draft posts for approval; maintain monthly calendar.
• Media Support: update media lists and prepare materials for advisories and press releases.
• Digital Communications: assist with CRM marketing and event activations.
• Specialty Event Support: assist with internal/external events and foundation activities.
• Recruitment & Organizational Visibility: support HR recruitment communications.
• Brick it Again: content creation and photo/video support for marketing priorities.

Skills

Social media management

Public relations

Marketing communications

Copywriting

Photography

Videography

Organizational skills

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Development

Tools

Canva

Adobe Express

Blackbaud CRM

Constant Contact

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jawonio Inc - NEW CITY, NY 10956

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year

Position Summary

Jawonio is seeking a motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Communications and Marketing Specialist. This position will report directly to the Chief Communications and Development Officer. This role supports Jawonio program marketing, social media, visual photography/videography, CRM, and communications support of fundraising events. This is a hands-on role that serves as a key extension of brand reputation and management across multiple priorities that strengthens the agency's external communications, marketing and fundraising support. This position assists the CCDO across the organization to elevate impact and strengthen both digital and/or one-to-one individual or group(s) engagement.

Please note this is a full-time in-person position in New City, NY, which is about 30 minutes north of New York City.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Social Media Content Creation Support

• Photography for posts, video for reels of individuals, staff, program, and fundraising activities for Jawonio, Jawonio Foundation and Brick it Again store.
• Use of graphic tools as needed (Canva/Adobe Express) including AI tools in accordance with Jawonio policy.
• Keep monthly social media calendar including aligned specialty days.
• Draft social media posts to be approved by CCDO.
• Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, design, and brand identity.

Media Support

• Assist with updating and maintaining media lists.
• Gather needed information/data for media advisories and press releases.
• Ideate and pitch ideas to CCDO for press/public relations opportunities

Digital Communications

• Assist with CRM marketing, program flyers and event activations

Specialty Event Support

• Assist CCDO on internal/external events including staff and program recognition events and Jawonio Foundation activities.

Recruitment & Organizational Visibility

• Support CCDO on all HR recruitment communications needs

Special Initiatives Support - Brick it Again Lego Resale Store (10% of role)

• Support marketing priorities set by Store Manager including content creation for social media
• Provide photography and video support as needed.

QualificationsQualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Communications and Development
• 4-6 years of experience in social media, public relations and marketing or related role (nonprofit experience a plus)
• Strong writing, editing, and photography/videography skills.
• Experience with special events & promotions(fundraising experience a plus)
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe, email marketing (Constant Contact) and CRM platforms (Blackbaud)
• Highly organized and able to support multiple communications and marketing priorities.
• Comfortable working in support position while taking initiative.
• Passion for mission-driven nonprofit work.