Marketing & Communications Assistant

Thewillowoaksacademy; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA with 3% match

Paid PTO

Free Planet Fitness membership

Discount at Verizon Wireless

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization in Omaha seeks a Marketing & Communications Assistant to manage social media platforms, create content, and ensure alignment with the agency's mission and values. This role involves digital content creation, website updates, and supporting fundraising efforts. Ideal candidates will have experience in nonprofit communications and strong organizational skills. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits including a SIMPLE IRA and paid PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience managing organizational social media and/or website content.
• Ability to use design platforms like Canva, Adobe Express, or similar.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage content creation including graphic design, photo and video.
• Schedule posting across social media platforms.
• Update and maintain website content.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Graphic design

Writing and editing

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Canva

Adobe Express

WordPress

Job description

Overview

Stephen Center has served homeless and low-income individuals in Omaha since 1984 with the mission to partner with the community, families and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction and poverty. The Pettigrew Emergency Shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing offerings provide safe and secure housing while individuals and families complete an assessment of permanent housing options. All Stephen Center residents have access to dual diagnosis support services via the HERO addiction/recovery program. 100% of Stephen Center shelter supportive housing participants are living in poverty. Housing transition support identifies poverty barriers that may impact one’s ability to achieve or maintain permanent housing through case management, life skills and behavioral health services. Stephen Center serves approximately 250 people daily in all programs.

Purpose

The Marketing & CommunicationsAssistant supports the mission of Stephen Center by managing social mediaplatforms, assisting with website updates, and contributing to externalcommunication efforts. This position helps ensure that all digital andpublic-facing content reflects the voice, focus, and values of both theagency and the development department. The role requires a strong sense ofprofessionalism, sensitivity to privacy and consent, and a collaborativespirit to gather, create, and share mission-aligned content.

Responsibilities

• Manage content creation including graphicdesign, photo and video.
• Schedule posting across socialmedia platforms in alignment with agency priorities.
• Update and maintain website contentto ensure consistency, clarity, and mission alignment.
• Ensure all public-facing contentrespects client confidentiality and follows appropriate photo/video consentprotocols.
• Design digital assets for web,social media, and email campaigns using tools such as Canva or Adobe Express.
• Assist with layout and design ofemail campaigns, newsletters, and donor communications.
• Support the development team withcampaign messaging, storytelling, and visual communications.
• Track digital engagement and makedata-informed suggestions for improving communication effectiveness.
• Position reports to the ChiefDevelopment Officer to ensure content supports overall fundraising andcommunication goals.
• Collaborate with program staff tocapture and communicate meaningful stories and impact updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned tosupport communication, marketing, or development operations.

Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must conduct oneself withprofessionalism and in alignment with Stephen Center’s mission and values.
• Experience managing organizationalsocial media and/or website content.
• Ability to use design platformslike Canva, Adobe Express, or similar.
• Strong sense of privacy and respectfor client confidentiality and photo consent protocols.
• Strong writing, editing, andcommunication skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, andcapable of managing multiple digital projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to work occasionalevenings, weekends or holidays to capture content during events, or to meetdeadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in nonprofitcommunications, social media or development.
• Demonstrated experience creatingquality social media content.
• Familiarity with WordPress orsimilar content management systems.
• Bilingual abilities orexperience working with diverse communities.

Pay: $18-$20 per hour

Other Benefits include:

• SIMPLE IRA with 3% match
• Paid PTO
• Free Planet Fitness membership to 36th & L location-$120 value!
• 22% Discount at Verizon Wireless
• Monthly employee engagement activities, recognition opportunities and more!!

Stephen Center offers competitive salaries and a full array of benefits commensurate with NAM Guidelines.

Stephen Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in Stephen Center!

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