Strategic Communications Assistant

Grand Rapids Community Foundation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Strategic Communications Assistant supports the Vice President of Strategic Communications and its department, helping ensure efficient administrative operations and editorial support. They collaborate with donor, nonprofit, volunteer and community partners, and contribute to the Foundation’s North Star with a commitment to diversity and cultural awareness.

The role requires strong listening, collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate effectively about sensitive issues across

Responsibilities

• Supports the Vice President of Strategic Communications and the department, ensuring efficient administrative operations.
• Provides editorial support to department initiatives and materials.
• Collaborates with donor, nonprofit, volunteer and community partners on communications efforts.

Job description

The Strategic Communications Assistant plays a supportive role to the Vice President, Strategic Communications and Strategic Communications Department. They are responsible for the efficient operation of the administrative activities and editorial support functions for the department. The Strategic Communications Assistant will work with diverse stakeholders, including donor, nonprofit, volunteer and community partners.
The Strategic Communications Assistant will have an understanding of and commitment to the Community Foundation’s North Star. They will have experience working effectively with persons from various cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds. They will have a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative setting, effectively communicate around sensitive issues, a highly developed cultural awareness and the ability to be an active listener.