Communications Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator oversees the creation of promotional materials to build and develop the organization’s brand identity. They provide support areas including, but not limited to, marketing, advertising, media relations, and fundraising.

Responsibilities

●      Growing and developing a variety of content for the organization’s social media channels, marketing programs, and resources and raising awareness of NDV’s mission and programs by creating and sharing interesting, relevant, and engaging content 

●      Identify new and innovative ways to enhance and expand NDV’s social media presence and outreach to various stakeholders 

●      Managing the NDV’s website by creating a variety of content, ensuring that the site is fresh and timely, accurate, representative of NDV’s many programs and engaging to a variety of audiences

●      Coordinating and creating regular, topical, and timely content for the NDV other communication assets 

●      Coordinating with the Director of Development for the development and dissemination of NDV’s monthly newsletters and other online outreach strategies 

●      Researching new possibilities for outreach and collaboration with partner organizations

●      Identifying strategies to engage with national media outlets, reporters, and social media influencers

●      Developing and compiling monthly reports and web analytics to inform content creation; setting benchmarks and goals to track progress and growth 

●      Ensuring cross-departmental collaboration on communications efforts 

●      Maintaining and upholding NDV’s branding and messaging guidelines in all digital and printed materials 

●      Providing communications support to other departments, as needed. 

●      Support Director of Development with donor CRM management.

●      Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development or NDV leadership

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

●      Bachelor’s Degree in communications or relevant field

●      A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a similar or related position, non-profit experience preferred 

●      Fluency in: 

o   Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Acrobat), Canva, or other similar products;

o   Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube;

o   Hootsuite (other social media management/monitoring tools a plus);

o   Constant Contact (other database skills a plus);

o   Photography and video creation and editing skills are a plus 

●      Experience creating compelling, engaging, and ROI-driven digital content

●      Experience building social media channels and executing social media strategy for maximum engagement, particularly for mission-driven non-profits or through cause-based marketing 

●      Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure and to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines 

●      Outstanding written and oral communications skills. 

●      Ability to work independently; a self-starter with a high level of motivation, creativity, and proactivity

●  Available to travel and work some weekends and evenings

Other Requirements

●      Provide Employment Eligibility Verification

●      Complete a background screen and drug test

●      Possess a valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurance coverage

●      Provide annual evidence of tuberculosis test           

Specifics

●      This is a full-time, in-person position

●      Office Address:  11303 Wilshire Blvd., VA Campus, Building 116, Los Angeles, CA  90073

●      Salary + Benefits: The salary range for the Director of Development is $55,00 - $65,000 commensurate with experience.  In addition, New Directors for Veterans offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

o   Company-paid health insurance for employees 

o   Vacation, sick, and personal time

o   401k with employer match

o   11-paid holidays per year                                                                                                     

In addition, New Directors for Veterans offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

o   Company-paid health insurance for employees 

o   Vacation, sick, and personal time

o   401k with employer match

o   11-paid holidays per year