Marketing and Communications Assistant

The Marketing and Communications Assistant serves as an assistant to the Program
Director of Agency Development and Community Engagement.  Full time, part time, or contracted applicants will be considered.  This role will build relationships with potential and existing stakeholders through social media networks, online platforms, in-person events, print marketing, and other methods of outreach.
Duties include, but are not limited to, social media and print-based design, maintenance
and engagement, website oversight and project-based work. This person must exhibit a
professional agency image through in-person and virtual interactions.

Primary Responsibilities
• Develop and manage social media and digital content that builds awareness of the
organization, its mission, programs, and services.
• Lead marketing and communications efforts focused on foster parent recruitment
and the urgent need for foster families.
• Educate the community about foster care and adoption, including realities, myths,
needs, and opportunities to get involved.
• Create monthly and season-specific donor appeals and fundraising content
highlighting current organizational needs, (ie: back-to-school, holiday, and yearend
campaigns), while communicating impact and inviting community support.
• Develop content for key awareness months and observances.
• Create newsletters, publications, marketing materials, and other mission-focused
communications.
• Attend and photograph/video agency events and establish and maintain an archive
of photos and consents for agency use.
• Increase the organization's visibility and brand awareness through community
outreach, events, partnerships, and digital platforms.
• Share stories, resources, and educational content that engage youth, families,
foster parents, donors, and community members.
• Ensure consistency in terms of voice, branding, messaging, and frequency of
posting via digital and print channels of communication
• Develop working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Solicit donations, corporate sponsorships and partnerships for agency fundraisers
• Assist in donor and volunteer management
• Assist in grant writing by providing supplementary materials as needed
• Create and edit agency videos when needed
• Support staff in assigned project-based work and attend/support fundraisers and
events involving the development and community engagement team
• Assist with other administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications:
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, social media, public
relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging digital
content.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and
campaigns.
• Strong understanding of branding, audience engagement, and community
outreach.
• Proficiency with Canva and common social media platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field or equivalent
combination of education and experience preferred
Required