Job description
CCAF/Ability Central is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist to join the Philanthropy team. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role is an integral part of the Ability Central team and supports a variety of staff across multiple programs. The Communications Specialist is responsible for general communications support, including content editing and creation, design, administrative work, and social media. The Communications Specialist will work to sustain marketing and outreach goals, deepen and expand community engagement, and evolve the voice and messaging of Ability Central.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications Support
• Assist with brainstorming and executing ideas for communications efforts and maintain projects and tasks in Communications Calendar.
• Work with Philanthropy team to support outreach and engagement efforts for grantmaking and fundraising projects.
• Collaborate with Communications Manager and philanthropy staff to assist in the maintenance of digital advertising campaigns.
• Share relevant published content with nonprofits in the disability sector, and work with them to identify and obtain material for the Portal.
• Organize internal and external libraries of content and images.
Email Marketing
• Work with Communications Manager to:
• Create outlines and curate content for monthly newsletter.
• Brainstorm, write, and format email campaigns to increase engagement with subscribers, CBOS, develop fundraising pipelines, and expand our media outreach.
Ability Central Portal
• Work with Portal team to identify new content opportunities, optimize existing content, and maintain the SEO hygiene of content (identifying bad links, outdated or irrelevant content, etc.)
• Provide general content and data support for Portal features.
Design Support
• Work in CMSs to design and update email and web page templates.
• Create and edit PowerPoint decks to align with brand and accessibility standards.
• Work with the Communications Manager to update, maintain, and implement brand standards.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
TO BE CONSIDERED
To apply for this position, please follow the link to our job page on Indeed.com click the “Apply Now” button, respond to the questions, and paste your resume and cover letter (required) where indicated.
Job Type: Part-time
$30.00 – $32.95 an hour – Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Concord, CA 94520
Relocation expenses not reimbursed.
CCAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions