Hybrid Communications Specialist — Mission-Driven Messaging

Vitalant; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalant, a national nonprofit advancing blood donation, research and innovation, seeks a Communications Specialist for a hybrid Denver-based role. You’ll analyze needs, plan and implement internal and external messaging, advise stakeholders on audiences, channels and timing, and help protect Vitalant’s brand and reputation.

In addition to developing and editing materials and managing campaigns, you’ll collaborate with leaders and partners, build content calendars, evaluate results, and ensure

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Experience independently developing communication materials, coordinating communication projects, and advising stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CMS, social media platforms, Microsoft 365, email tools and communication analytics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze needs, audiences and objectives to recommend messaging, channels and timing.
• Develop, edit and coordinate communication materials, applying sound judgment on tone and delivery.
• Manage assigned communication campaigns from planning through evaluation.
• Collaborate with communications leaders and partners to gather information and recommend solutions.
• Develop project schedules, content calendars and implementation plans; balance priorities and risks.
• Evaluate audience feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Editing

Content development

Project coordination

Audience analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Spanish language (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Content Management Systems

Social media platforms

Email tools

Communication analytics

Job description

Vitalant, a national nonprofit advancing blood donation, research and innovation, seeks a Communications Specialist for a hybrid Denver-based role. You’ll analyze needs, plan and implement internal and external messaging, advise stakeholders on audiences, channels and timing, and help protect Vitalant’s brand and reputation.

In addition to developing and editing materials and managing campaigns, you’ll collaborate with leaders and partners, build content calendars, evaluate results, and ensure