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The Communications Specialist is responsible for managing all agency communications and social media activities. This role also assists the development team with fundraising, outreach, event planning, and other development activities with the goal of increasing revenue and raising awareness for the organization. The Communications Specialist reports to the Development Coordinator. This is a Part Time (10- 20 hours per week) position.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain up-to-date agency website and social media presence across various platforms, including e-newsletter campaigns for both volunteers and donors
- Assist in the creation and mailing of agency’s annual report and direct appeal letters
- Develop and execute online fundraising campaigns
- Create and maintain graphic design elements for website and promotional materials
● Assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising events
● Help create and implement the agency’s annual development plan
● Perform other duties as needed, assigned, and directed
Organizational Responsibilities:
● Share responsibility for anti-racist, multi-cultural organizational perspective and Steps to End Domestic Violence’s social change mission
● Participate in team meetings, all-staff meetings and trainings, and supervision meetings
● Participate in performance evaluations and annual program planning
● Participate in shelter support as needed
● Participate in agency-wide meetings and events
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Working Conditions:
Primarily working in a combined shelter and office environment. Hybrid work schedule is possible. Position requires occasional weekend and evening hours.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong communications background is required, including experience with social media and website content management
- Experience with graphic design is required
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Organizational and time management skills
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Strong attention to detail
● Willingness to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings
At Steps to End Domestic Violence, we recognize the intersection of the impacts of intimate partner violence with racism, transphobia, sexism, ableism, and all other forms of oppression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Survivors of domestic violence are strongly encouraged to apply, and lived experience is taken into consideration as a qualification along with work experience.
This position pays $22 per hour with a 10- 20 hour work week, and is eligible for some health benefits on a pro-rated basis, 12 paid days off, 12 paid holidays, and sick time.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colchester, VT 05446
