Communications and Development Coordinator

Communications and Development Coordinator Job Posting

For over 51 years, Elder Care Services has been fulfilling our mission to improve the quality of life for seniors and their caregivers in the Big Bend. Elder Care Services currently serves as the Lead Non-Profit Agency for in-home services in Leon and Wakulla Counties.

Our comprehensive services provide community based, compassionate care for a broad spectrum of seniors. For active seniors, we provide an avenue to stay engaged in the community through volunteering placement. For families beginning the aging process, we are an advocate and trusted resource. For frail and homebound seniors, we continue to provide a variety of services that promote independence and safety while individuals age in place.

We are looking for an organized and motivated Communications and Development Coordinator to join our team. As our Communications and Development Coordinator, you will be assisting the Chief Development Officer with several different marketing duties including special event planning, public relations, donor relations, social media management, and development. We will provide an hourly rate within the range of $16.50-$18.00 per hour and a full benefits package (see below for details). We are specifically looking for an individual searching for an opportunity to grow their career through experience in a wide range of public facing nonprofit skills, with a special focus on social media, graphic design, and event coordination.

If this describes you, please read on!

When applying for a new job, we feel that it's important for you to know about the workplace culture. You can read About Us on our website: https://ecsbigbend.org/about

Qualifications and Education Requirements·

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of three years of experience in fields of communication and/or development
• Experience with graphic design preferred
• Knowledge of publication, media, and resource development
• Experience in event planning preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Editing skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to stoop, bend, and lift 25 pounds
• Full wrist dexterity at a repetitive motion

Role and Responsibilities

• Creates and edits written and graphic communications and development materials.
• Assists with public relations activities including outreach events and web updates.
• Responsible for the design of publications such as the annual report, info graphics, printed material, and in-house videos
• Manages agency social media channels
• Accurately tracks development data and processes acknowledgements
• Develops relationships with community agencies and groups that will enhance agency objectives and may result in future in-kind and cash resources.
• Provides administrative support and other project and agency-related assistance required by the ECS Chief Operating Officer
• Participates in special events as requested by COO
• Maintains and submits reports and information according to procedures mandated by ECS.
• Implements an accurate record-keeping method to document project activities and services.
• Coordinates and/or assists with outreach projects and events including Elder Elf, Big Wheels Deliver Meals, and Oktoberfest.
• Supports public-facing agency activities and development events
• Adheres to personnel policies and procedures for staff consistent with those of ECS.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department Director and/or the President/CEO.

As a full-time team member at Elder Care Services, you will benefit from:

• Health insurance: The agency pays the majority of health insurance premiums with employees paying a small amount toward their premium each pay period. (options to add spouse and dependent children are available)
• Life insurance paid for at 100% for employees (options to add spouse and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• A 5% employer retirement contribution beginning after one year of employment
• Options for dental, vision, and supplemental coverage (short-term disability, cancer, accident, and hospital)
• 37.5 hours per workweek
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Two weeks of Paid Time Off days per year; accrual rate increases with tenure
• Holiday bonuses
• A friendly, inclusive, and helpful team environment

Note: All positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug screen and criminal history check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Elder Care Services participates in E-Verify.

ADA, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18