Communications Specialist

Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Administration - Tucson, AZ
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Undisclosed
Salary Range
$20.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Undisclosed
Job Shift
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Job Category
Admin - Clerical
Description
We are looking for a full time Communications Specialist to join the team! Responsible for providing administrative and communications support to the organization by identifying media opportunities and creating content for social media, assist in event planning, manage annual surveys, produce various types of correspondence and provide backup reception duties as necessary. As the Communications Specialist, you are an integral part of the team, reporting to the Communications Director.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works with leadership to identify media opportunities and assist in managing social media/online presence.
• Assist in the planning of social and fundraising events.
• Manages physical mailing projects, invitation lists, RSVP lists, and other duties as necessary.
• Assist with design of marketing materials for internal and external use.
• Regularly attend community events and meetings, as requested by supervisor.
• Manage the COPE brand/corporate identity, including but not limited to, corporate design (logo), corporate communication (marketing), and corporate behavior (mission, vision, and values).
• Become familiar with and manage donor database.
• Maintain Survey Monkey platform to assist with annual surveys.
• Contribute to success of all fundraising and special event activities by providing support, maintaining, and updating records, spreadsheets, tracking, data entry and database support.
• Produce various types of correspondence, to include letters, newsletters, meeting minutes, Press Releases, and presentations.
• Provides backup reception duties when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate of Arts with an emphasis on Communications, Business or Digital Arts, plus 3 years of experience in digital graphic design, online content, and/or project management. Equivalent work experience considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in an administrative support role.
• Minimal experience in Videography/Photography editing
• Knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc
• Knowledge/experience with Constant Contact, WordPress or other website management platform, Canva, InDesign, Survey Monkey, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience volunteering and/or working with nonprofit(s).

Excellent Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous PTO accrual rate
• Paid Sick Time

Additional Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age (automobile insurance requirement) and possess a valid AZ driver's license with a "clean" or "acceptable" driving record.
Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
COPE Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.
Thank you for considering COPE as an employer!
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