Job Opening ~ Communications Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION
(Full-time)

Overall responsibility:

National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) seeks an adaptable, articulate, highly-motivated person with at least three years of nonprofit communications experience to join our team and actively support efforts to improve our visibility and reach through online and offline channels.

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: NDSC Center office in Roswell, GA or remote.
  • Salary Range: $40,000 – 65,000 depending upon experience
  • To Apply: To apply please send a resume and cover letter to info@ndsccenter.org with the subject line: NDSC Communications Coordinator-Your Last Name. Interviews will be scheduled starting March 18, 2024. We will continue to accept and review materials until a final hiring decision has been made.

Duties:

  • Collaborate with the whole team to develop and implement communications strategies that promote NDSC’s programs, and policy and advocacy work
  • Maintain a consistent brand and voice in all of NDSC’s communications.
  • Manage and support creation of all print and electronic materials, including:
    • Monthly e-newsletter for an external audience of members, partners, and supporters
    • Regular program e-blasts
    • Annual report designed to promote NDSC and our work to prospective members and donors
    • Report templates, infographics, and other visual representations of NDSC’s work
    • Marketing, development, and solicitation materials as needed.
    • Event announcements, invitations, programs, and signage, graphics
  • Maintain NDSC’s social media presence, including content creation and curation.
  • Maintain CVENT Convention registration system and Convention web pages
  • Manage NDSC’s website updates and changes.
  • Coordinate and manage all communications projects (e.g. editorial calendar, campaigns, branding initiatives, etc.), including setting timelines, assigning roles, facilitating meetings, and liaising with external service providers as needed

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Demonstrated interest in NDSC’s mission
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to respond adeptly to rapidly changing priorities and successfully manage multiple initiatives at once
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an outgoing and open personal style
  • Ability to work effectively and independently but also as a member of a team
  • Demonstrated success working developing effective working relationships with staff, board members, and vendors
  • Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time/task management skills
  • Experience with online marketing tools, creating graphics, managing social media platforms, and publishing software

 

Preferred:

  • Understanding and experience with individuals with Down syndrome and/or other disabilities and the community that supports them.
  • Understanding of nonprofit management, infrastructure and capacity building
  • At least three years’ experience in nonprofit communications, implementing strategies and developing online content
  • Experience working with high-profile individuals and/or Boards of Directors
  • Editorial or other writing experience
  • Design expertise

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to info@ndsccenter.org with the subject line: NDSC Communications Coordinator-Your Last Name. We will continue to accept and review materials until a final hiring decision has been made.