Marketing & Communications Coordinator

VOA Chesapeake and Carolinas; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VOA Chesapeake and Carolinas is seeking a Development Manager to lead communications for fundraising campaigns, events, and donor engagement. The role focuses on managing VOACC's e-newsletter, social media, and website updates, while producing compelling consumer stories.

You will collaborate with vendors to create marketing materials and analyze media markets for outreach impact, reporting on engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Suite and WordPress.
• Experience in nonprofit or fundraising communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement communications strategies that promote VOACC’s fundraising campaigns, events and donor engagement.
• Manage VOACC’s monthly e-newsletter and social media presence for an external audience of donors and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external vendors to create digital and printed marketing collateral.
• Publish updates to VOACC’s website, ensuring content is accurate and engaging.
• Analyze media markets to identify reporters and influencers for outreach.
• Coordinate logistics for projects and events, and assist with consumer stories to demonstrate impact.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communications activities and engagement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Suite

WordPress

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe Development Manager reports to the Executive Director of Fundraising & Development and is a key member of the Development & Communications Team. Key responsibilities include implementing communications strategies that promote VOACC’s fundraising efforts; housing, health & human services programs; and maximizing donor engagement. Supports the Development & Communications Team with hosting community events to grow VOACC’s presence and support base.RESPONSIBILITIES:Implement communications strategies that promote VOACC’s fundraising campaigns, events and donor engagementManage VOACC’s monthly e-newsletter and social media presence for an external audience of donors and other stakeholdersCollaborate with VOACC’s external vendors to create digital and printed marketing collateralEfficiently manage and publish updates to VOACC’s website, ensuring that the content is accurate, up-to-date, and engaging for the audience.Analyze various media markets to identify key reporters and influencers, targeting them for media outreach efforts to maximize VOACC's exposure and impact.Collaborate with team members to coordinate logistics planning, ensuring smooth execution of projects and events.Liaise with VOACC program staff to identify, gather and write consumer stories that demonstrate VOACC’s impactMeasure and report on the effectiveness of communications activities, engagement levels, and progressOccasionally capture video and photography of VOACC’s consumers and staff as neededOccasionally craft compelling press releases and other articlesOther duties as assignedREQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications or Marketing1 - 3 years of experience working in a professional office setting, preferably at nonprofitProficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Suite and WordpressStrong writing, editing and proofing skillsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsExperience with graphic design preferredExperience capturing and editing video preferredStrong interpersonal skills with an outgoing and open personal styleAbility to travel when necessary to interview program consumers and staff for testimonialsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time