Communications & Development Support Specialist

Nashville Public Radio; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is seeking a Communications & Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day communications, development, and administrative duties. The role works closely with the Executive Directors to ensure timely communications, accurate records, donor relations, and smooth operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and detail oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent customer service, discretion with confidential information,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s preferred in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Previous administrative, communications, marketing, nonprofit, customer service, or office experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong grammar and proofreading.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; multi-project capability.
• Professional, friendly interpersonal skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communications and marketing content creation, scheduling, and posting across GMHS platforms.
• Gather content such as photos, videos, adoption stories, and program information.
• Assist with newsletters, flyers, and promotional materials; ensure branding consistency.
• Maintain donor data, acknowledgments, and donor communications.
• Support donor campaigns, events, and stewardship activities.
• Coordinate administrative tasks for executives and shelter operations.

Skills

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professional interpersonal skills

Independent & team player

Customer service mindset

Learning new software

Commitment to animal welfare

Grammar & proofreading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Canva

Facebook

Instagram

Website management

Job description

Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is seeking a Communications & Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day communications, development, and administrative duties. The role works closely with the Executive Directors to ensure timely communications, accurate records, donor relations, and smooth operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and detail oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent customer service, discretion with confidential information,