What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Coordinator position at Crossnore Communities for Children?
Communications Coordinator
Location/Schedule: Crossnore or Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Full-time, Typical hours are 1st shift, Monday-Friday in office with flexibility to work remotely occasionally. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends as dictated by the demands of the position, including group events. Driving/travel and working outdoor events required.
Your Impact: At Crossnore Communities for Children, we believe in creating healthy futures for children and families through hope and healing. As a trauma-informed organization following the Sanctuary Model, every role contributes to a greater mission. As our Communications Coordinator, you’ll help amplify our voice and mission to the world—telling the powerful stories of healing, resilience, and community. You’ll support outreach that inspires donors, staff, and stakeholders alike.
Your creativity and attention to detail will be key to building awareness, promoting engagement, and enhancing our visibility across platforms. If you're energized by storytelling, social impact, and meaningful work, we’d love for you to join our team
Benefits:
- Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance
- Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Critical Illness and Accident Coverage Options
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 401k with Employer Match (up to 6%)
- Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
- Ongoing Training
- 20 Days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays
Education/Experience/Licensure:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Communications or a related degree.
- 2 years’ experience in communications, marketing and/or public relations required.
- A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills and Competencies:
- Content Creation & Writing: Excellent written communication, blogging, and editing skills.
- Digital Marketing: Social media strategy, email marketing, newsletter creation, and platform-specific content creation.
- Graphic Design & Layout: Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, typography, and layout principles.
- Web Management: Basic experience with WordPress, plug-in updates, and event page creation.
- Software Proficiency: Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Mailchimp, and social media scheduling platforms.
- Organization & Time Management: Able to juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills: Excited to collaborate with creatives and partner with internal and external stakeholders.
- Adaptability & Growth Mindset: Open to feedback, eager to learn, and able to pivot between projects.
- Passion for Purpose: Genuine interest in working for a child-serving, mission-driven nonprofit.
- Brand Stewardship: Understands branding, messaging consistency, and design templates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, schedule, and publish content for social media platforms and websites.
- Partner with Communications Manager on social media strategy and internal planning.
- Maintain and update websites and event calendars.
- Write and edit blog posts, internal articles, and short web copy.
- Manage e-newsletters from design to distribution.
- Assist with onboarding materials (badges, business cards, branded apparel).
- Support Crossnore’s retail and charter school communications needs.
- Order and maintain inventory of promotional and printed materials.
- Ensure adherence to Crossnore’s branding and style guide.
- Track communication assets using spreadsheets and forms.
- Stay informed on Crossnore’s services and updates to support storytelling.
- Take on additional communication tasks as assigned.
Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.
Salary : $44,000 - $49,000
