Communications Officer

PROSPECTUS; United States; Remote; USD 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a part-time Communications Officer for a fixed-term contract. The role involves creating high-quality content, managing communications, and supporting fundraising efforts. Successful candidates will have strong copywriting, digital skills, and experience in brand management, plus the ability to engage various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent copywriting skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience in executing fundraising campaigns.
• Understanding of basic HTML and experience in filming/editing reels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the charity’s communications function and support rebranding.
• Produce engaging content for various channels including social media.
• Manage and promote fundraising campaigns and events.

Skills

Copywriting

Digital Savvy

Brand Management

SEO Understanding

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

WordPress

Web Analytics Tools

Canva

InDesign

Job description

Prospectus are delighted to be working with a charity that provides an invaluable frontline support service in their search for a Communications Officer.

This Communications Officer role is available on a fixed term contract and part-time basis. The salary for this role is £35,000 FTE (pro-rata for 4 days a week). This role is also available on a remote basis.

You will report to the Director of Fundraising and look after the communications function of the charity. You will support with work on a rebrand, campaign management and continuous updating of the charity’s website. You will produce high quality content which includes, engaging articles, social media and website content, newsletters, flyers, booklets, and impact stories. You will also film and edit reels for social media channels.

You will play a key role supporting the Director of Fundraising in managing/promoting fundraising campaigns, initiatives and events. You will also support with day-to-day marketing duties such as reporting website stats, beneficiary feedback, press management and updating directories.

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent copywriting skills and be able to write for a range of different audiences with impact. You will be digitally savvy and experience using WordPress and web analytics tools (e.g. GA4). You will have in brand management and understanding of SEO. You will have experience using design software (e.g. Canva/InDesign). You will have experience executing fundraising campaigns and publishing digital and print content. You will also have experience in working with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.

Desirably, you will have experience filming and editing reels for social media and basic understanding of HTML.