Communications and Design Specialist

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, coordinates, and implements outreach strategies through community education and media relations.

Develops and prepares marketing, event and communication materials i.e. brochures, newsletters, fliers. Assists with the production of various marketing and communication projects through coordination with internal agency personnel and vendors.

Assist in maintaining the agency contact list, including vendors, donors, business partners, other agencies, etc.

Maintains the agency website, ensuring that the information promotes current events, highlights services, and projects an overall positive image of the agency. Works closely with the web consultant for updates and improvements to website.

Assist with coordinating internal events such as Open Houses, Ribbon Cuttings, and other potential media events.

Attends internal events to take photos and promote agency activities and events.

Creates graphics for external use to promote the agency, highlight programs and services, solicit events and fundraisers, and to promote overall community awareness and education.

1. Education and Experience
a. Associate Degree and one (1) year related experience OR Bachelor Degree required.
2. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
a. Awareness of community based services and programs.
b. Strong written and oral communication skills.
c. Solid organizational skills.
d. Above-average computer skills, including graphic design capabilities and desktop publishing.

e. Skilled at creating and developing online communication including agency website and social media outlets
f. Flexibility with strong time management skills.

Community Services for Every1 has supported the people of our community for over 30 years. Those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those who are simply in need. Every day, our efforts support over 2,000 individuals of all abilities, across counties. We are here for Western New Yorkers – all of them.

Helping those in need takes very special people. And those people are the lifeblood of Community Services for Every1. They’re employees who thrive on helping and who have a passion for connecting. Who can form lifelong bonds with the people they support and make the biggest difference in the lives of fellow Western New Yorkers.

Just as we empower those we serve, we strive to empower each other. We support our colleagues through challenges and we collaborate to find the best solutions – and we work hard to help each other grow. Community Services for Every1 offers competitive starting pay based on directly related experience, generous time off, excellent benefits plans and an opportunity to grow!