Communications Coordinator

FCSN Mission:

The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support, and assistance to all families, especially those with children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their

communities.  We are committed to listening to and learning from families and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities.

The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support, and assistance to all families, especially those with children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their

communities.  We are committed to listening to and learning from families and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities.

Job Summary:

The Communications Coordinator will provide a high level of support in creating or promoting effective print, digital and video communications at FCSN.   CSN’s messaging and storytelling as well as create agency publications (internal and external), content for our websites and

social media. The Communications Coordinator also; works closely with FCSN’s Executive

Director, Development Director, leadership and staff, generates content to

enhance the agency’s presence on a variety of media (print and electronic) and assists

with organizing and publicizing FCSN events. 

 Essential Job Functions:

·     Coordinate internal or external communications and publications for FCSN.   Communicate with donors, create FCSN newsletters, brochures, media releases, email announcements, on-line material or video.   

·       Identify and support opportunities to share the FCSN story in the community.  Organize talking points or materials to create a communications strategy to effectively tell the FCSN story.  Write stories on a regular basis and photograph families, staff or an FCSN event, as necessary.

·     Develop and oversee FCSN branding initiatives; increase awareness of FCSN among stakeholders.

·   Update FCSN’s website and social media content; create rich and creative content and maximize optimization for search engines.

·   Provide communication support to the Executive Director, Development Director, and other staff as needed.  Provide communications support for FCSN’s annual Visions of Community Conference, GALA or other FCSN event, as required.

·     Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

·  A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field is preferred or requires an excellent mix of education and relevant experience.

·  Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Excellent proofreader and communicator with good verbal and written communication skills. 

2-3 years’ experience in; production of professional publications (newsletters, marketing materials), use of storytelling to convey a message and website/social media optimization.

·   Excellent computer skills including knowledge of WordPress, editing software, applications and platforms.

·  An ability to work independently or part of a team working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and an ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Position Reports to:

Development Director