New Hope of Indiana is seeking a Communications & Engagement Specialist to join our growing team. Work schedule is general business hours; however, occasional flexibility is required to accommodate evening and extended hours as business dictates. You will report to our Director of Fundraising and Marketing.
What we are looking for: Communications & Engagement Specialist
You will be responsible for implementing all internal and external communications strategies, leading the organization's engagement activities for individuals served, and the recruitment and engagement of volunteers. You will work collaboratively with all levels of leadership and program staff to continually develop and implement marketing, communications, and volunteer strategies.
What your day to day looks like: Communications & Engagement Specialist

• Work with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing, to develop and implement marketing, internal and external communications, public relations and engagement plan with short- and long-term benchmarks and objectives
• Create and manage the organization's social media content
• Maintain and update the organization's website as needed
• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of internal and external communication to associates and stakeholders including 3 monthly newsletters
• Serve as the staff lead for the Silver Cup Celebration Committee and the Marketing Committee of the New Hope board of directors and attend board meetings as needed
• Lead volunteer engagement for the organization, working in collaboration with other departments to identify, promote and staff volunteer opportunities
• Track, analyze, and communicate relevant metrics to demonstrate marketing effectiveness and drive ongoing improvement
• Develop content for all departments including the organization's Annual Report, special event materials, program brochures, and other printed collateral
• Identify and implement opportunities for partnerships and cooperation with outside organizations that positively increase brand visibility, awareness and volunteer engagement
• Maintain inventory of all organization marketing and promotional materials
• Support the planning and leadership of the annual fundraiser the Silver Cup Celebration.
• Serve as staff lead for organization events such Fall Festival, Bingo, and other engagement opportunities for individuals served
• Utilize ethical decision making when choosing among conflicting priorities

About New Hope of Indiana:
At New Hope of Indiana, we are not just an organization; we are a community dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live their most fulfilling lives. Established as the largest not-for-profit provider of residential services in Marion County, we pioneer transformative initiatives that foster inclusivity, independence, and a culture of compassion.
Our mission is clear: to actively support individuals with disabilities through comprehensive services and unwavering advocacy for human dignity. We envision a world where everyone belongs, and our community embraces and welcomes individuals with disabilities, making inclusion the norm.
What we hold sacred at New Hope of Indiana:

• Communication: The ability to express ideas and facts in a clear, organized, and convincing manner in a style, tone, and level appropriate for the audience. Conveys information in a professional, precise, and easy-to-understand way.
• Compassion: Caring about others and behaving toward them with affection, generosity, and concern. Demonstrates the intent to contribute to the happiness and well-being of others.
• Collaboration: Effectively interacting, working, and developing relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds and abilities. This includes respecting, seeking to understand, and valuing differences and promoting cooperation and commitment with peers to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Flexibility: The ability and willingness to work effectively within a variety of diverse situations, adapting to and remaining open to new ideas and approaches. Includes compromise and openness to change.
• Trust: Builds positive relationships by demonstrating honesty and credibility, doing what is committed to, having positive intent, and a track record of reliability. Has others' best interests in mind.

What you bring to the table: Communications & Engagement Specialist

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university OR must have 5 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Prior experience in a role that requires writing business communications at a nonprofit agency OR in a business setting
• Must have experience creating or managing social media content
• Must possess a valid Indiana Driver's License and meet New Hope of Indiana driving record guidelines
• Effective leadership, decision making, problem solving, financial, business writing, and presentation skills are required

The Benefits We are Proud to Offer: The New Hope Difference
New Hope recognizes the importance of a work environment that fosters respect, dignity, diversity, teamwork, personal growth, training, and development. We maintain a compassionate culture that supports work/life balance and we believe in the power of our associates. Each associate enjoys benefits including:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Attractive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 100% employer paid short-term/long-term disability
• 100% employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ community. We welcome and encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other historically marginalized groups.
New Hope of Indiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.