Communications Associate

Overview:

The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV), seeks a communications associate with a passion for justice to join our team. Founded in 1966, LASEV is a non-profit public interest law firm serving low-income clients in a variety of civil legal matters. Our mission is to promote the equal application of justice and remove impediments to fairness for the low-income and vulnerable families of eastern Virginia. We strive to both meet the individual legal needs of our clients and to challenge systemic injustice and the root causes of poverty and inequality. This is a hybrid position, with in-person work located in our Norfolk office and within our Hampton Roads service area. This position reports to our Director of Development. 

Key Responsibilities:

Create a comprehensive content roadmap in alignment with LASEV’s organizational goals/campaigns

Create traditional communications materials (e.g., brochures, flyers, newsletters) and online communications materials

Suggest new ways to leverage digital media to both promote LASEV and reach new clients, donors, advocates, and potential staff

Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies, and prepare and distribute press releases

Day-to-day content ideation, creation, and execution across social media accounts; analyzing, reviewing, and reporting on effectiveness of social media strategies

Assist various departments with the design of creative materials, including attending events for the creation of photo and video content as needed

Create video content from start to finish as needed for social media channels and other campaigns

Work collaboratively with Director of Development on any fundraising campaigns and donor communications

Update website as needed

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, advertising, digital media/production or a similar field

1+ years digital marketing/content creation experience, with a portfolio to share

Demonstrated excellence in social media management (please include any accounts you managed in your portfolio)

Capacity to work independently and collaboratively

Excellent verbal and written communication, research, organizational, and time management skills

Flexibility and creativity

Commitment to LASEV’s mission 

Salary & Benefits:

Annual salary: $55,000 starting salary DOE

Benefits: Excellent benefits package including health/dental/vision, disability and retirement benefits. 

This position is full time (37.5 hours per week), exempt.

LASEV is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status, and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender nonconforming to apply.

Next Steps:

If you are interested in this position, please email our Director of Administration, Sherry Harrison, sherryh@laseva.org, a detailed cover letter explaining why you would be the perfect candidate along with your resume and portfolio including samples of your work. 

Benefits: Excellent benefits package including health/dental/vision, disability and retirement benefits. 

This position is full time (37.5 hours per week), exempt.

LASEV is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status, and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender nonconforming to apply.