JOB SUMMARY: Manage communications aligned with mission. Promote trainings, community events, and engagement opportunities. Write and design to craft compelling content.
STATUS: Permanent, Non-Exempt. .4 FTE (16 hrs/week)
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Mid-Late January 2025
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
PRIORITY DEADLINE: December 30, 2024, open until filled
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to connect@wfcn.org
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and implement strategic communication plans to promote events, engage participants, and enhance organizational visibility.
- Work within and improve communication systems, including contact lists for audience segmentation and to document effective communication channels.
- Plan and manage the design, content, and production of all marketing materials for various platforms, including social media, website, and local media outlets.
- Plan and coordinate logistics, as needed for various trainings, workshops, and community events
- Monitor and evaluate event and communication effectiveness, gather feedback for improvement.
- Collaborate and communicate with both internal team and community members to ensure alignment with organizational branding and impactful communication strategy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong written, verbal and graphic communication skills, attend to accuracy, messaging and detail.
- Organizational abilities to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience in community engagement platforms (Flipcause, MailChimp), web content management (WordPress), and design, photo & video-editing (Canva). On the job training (OJIT) provided.
- Familiar using social media platforms and marketing tools for promotion. OJT provided.
- WFCN promotes individual and community wellbeing practice and a trauma informed culture of compassion, for self and others. We encourage staff to model self-compassion and teach others as you develop.
- Learn new concepts quickly and adapt easily to new information and priorities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in communications related role.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field, a plus.
COMPENSATION:
- Starting Range DOE: $ 25 to $33/Hr
- Flexible work hours, 15 PTO days base (includes health and vacation), 11 holidays, optional Simple IRA with 3% match.
Whatcom Family & Community Network is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To Apply:
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to connect@wfcn.org
