Communications Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a part-time communications assistant for a 3-month contract in the nonprofit sector. The role is onsite at first and transitions to a hybrid work arrangement in Richmond, VA.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of experience and strong content creation and communication skills. Responsibilities include developing content for newsletters and social media, supporting press activities, and aiding with graphic design for campaigns and annual reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field required.
• Strong content creation skills across articles, visuals, and short-form video.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and manage content for newsletters, websites, and social media.
• Translate projects into clear public-facing stories and support press opportunities.
• Provide graphics support for marketing initiatives and annual reports.
• Maintain project boards, deadlines, dependencies, and status reporting.

Skills

Content creation

Organizational skills

Communication

Social media

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business or related fields

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a part time communications assistant with 0-2 or more years of experience for a contract opportunity for our client in the nonprofit industry. This role is onsite at first then hybrid in Richmond, VA. This is a great role that offers the opportunity to work with a results-oriented and dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and manage content for newsletters, employee stories, website updates, web banners, flyers, graphics, social media campaigns, and short-form videos in alignment with the editorial and content calendar.
• Translate client's projects into clear public-facing stories; identify timely story angles; support press/media opportunity preparation; and assist with CVTA communications or video-production needs as assigned.
• Provide communications and graphic design support for marketing and editorial initiatives, Annual Report development and layout, and Natural Resources Plan community engagement efforts.
• Maintain assigned project boards, deadlines, dependencies, and status reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business or related fields..
• Strong content creation skills with experience developing articles, visual assets, presentations, social media content, and short-form video for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and deliver results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience

• 0–2 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, digital media or content creation.

Employment Type

3 month contract 10-20 hours a week

Compensation

$28.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers