Job Description

The Non-Profit Marketing & Communications Specialist must possess an interest in Human Services and a passion for Youth Advocacy.  Candidate will be responsible for creating all graphic artwork needed for print and digital materials for marketing and fundraising campaigns to effectively communicate the organization’s mission and increase community support. Additionally, the role will generate messaging for and oversee management of: agency website, social media pages, email marketing, media relations, and general marketing initiatives.  This role is critical in maintaining our brand across our website and all other platforms in a timely manner.  The Non-Profit Marketing & Communications Specialist reports to the Director of Development and Communications and works closely with other members of the development department, program staff and senior team.

Responsibilities & Duties:

· Design and produce materials (graphics/copy) for various Activities and Campaigns including online campaigns, e-blasts, annual reports, brochures, advertisements, newsletters and media outreach.

· Creative with an eye for detail, brand aesthetic and an ability to develop innovative marketing strategies that will help grow our existing communities.

· Oversee planning and day-to-day social media content rollout and fan interaction for distinct brands and campaigns that target specific audiences within a community.

· Create and maintain communications resource "database" with current, ready to use photos, media releases, client stories, program and impact blurbs, multimedia etc.

· Strong Project Management skills and ability to prioritize projects and work effectively against moving deadlines.

· Adept at working with tracking, reporting and publishing tools to establish metrics for marketing/branding efforts and monitor campaign performances.

· Manage and maintain agency website and social platforms ensuring streamlined messaging and up-to-date content. Includes self-generated written content and petitioning others for content.

· Maintain campaign calendars for all branded social channels, anticipating creative and publishing needs, managing due dates and deliverables.

· Provide creative insight into current trends and e-marketing best practices.

· Explore new ways to engage and new networks to reach our target donors.

· Assist Development team with fundraising events and donor cultivation/management.

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· 2-3 years of prior Communications/Graphic Design/Marketing experience (non-profit preferred) with in-depth understanding of written and visual messaging

· High proficiency of graphic design skills and strong working-knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) required.

· Excellent written communication skills and copy editing abilities.

· Demonstrated experience designing and writing compelling print and digital marketing appeals and developing materials.

· Experienced with website (Squarespace) and social platform management (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, Tik Tok,

YouTube and Vimeo).

· Ability to shoot and edit video using a cell phone or basic camera and video editing software where available.

· Experienced with web and e-newsletter publishing systems and analytics.

· Highly organized, takes initiative, experience in launching new ideas or driving process improvements.

· Demonstrated commitment to the nonprofit sector and social change work.

· Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and other Microsoft software is essential.

· Exceptional organizational skills; detail-oriented. Deadline –Driven; critical thinker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Sitting at desk with intermittent walking, standing, bending, and occasionally lifting light objects and boxes from donated deliveries.

Company Description

Youth Emerging Stronger's mission is to provide runaway, homeless and foster youth with safety, stability and housing, along with the relationships and resources to thrive now and in the future. Philosophy Our youth come to us with deep histories of trauma, abuse and neglect. Many have never known stability or support. Only uncertainty and abandonment. We believe that every youth deserves permanency — a safe, stable home and relationships with others who will support them, advocate for them and help them negotiate life’s challenges. It’s this belief that fuels our work, enabling our youth to create futures that do not mirror their pasts. YES is here for youth of ALL races, ethnicities, genders and religions. We affirm and welcome LGBTQ youth and any youth with a history of sexual exploitation.