Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Communications Associate to join our team. The Communications Associate will play a pivotal role in crafting and disseminating key messages to internal and external stakeholders, supporting our organization's mission and goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills, a creative mindset, and a passion for making a positive impact through effective communication strategies. Responsibilities: • Social Media Management: Manage and maintain our organization's social media presence across platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Create engaging posts, monitor engagement, and respond to comments/messages in a timely manner. • Media Relations: Assist in building and maintaining relationships with media outlets. Draft press releases, media pitches, and other materials to promote organizational initiatives and events. Coordinate media inquiries and interview requests. • Internal Communications: Support internal communication efforts to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across departments. Assist in creating and distributing internal newsletters, announcements, and updates. • Event Support: Provide communication support for events, conferences, and other outreach activities. This may include developing promotional materials, coordinating media coverage, and managing event-related communication. Qualifications: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and social media platforms. • Experience with graphic design tools and/or video editing software is a plus. Compensation: $46,800 - $55,800 yearly

• Social Media Management: Manage and maintain our organization's social media presence across platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Create engaging posts, monitor engagement, and respond to comments/messages in a timely manner. • Media Relations: Assist in building and maintaining relationships with media outlets. Draft press releases, media pitches, and other materials to promote organizational initiatives and events. Coordinate media inquiries and interview requests. • Internal Communications: Support internal communication efforts to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across departments. Assist in creating and distributing internal newsletters, announcements, and updates. • Event Support: Provide communication support for events, conferences, and other outreach activities. This may include developing promotional materials, coordinating media coverage, and managing event-related communication. • Brand Management: Assist in maintaining brand consistency across all communication channels. Help develop and enforce brand guidelines to ensure a unified and professional image.