Marketing Communications Assistant

Since 1972, Guide Dogs of the Desert (GDD) has made a difference in the lives of individuals who are legally blind. Over the past 52 years, more than 1425 client/dog teams from around the country have graduated from Guide Dogs of the Desert, enjoying richer, fuller and more productive lives. Attending a 28-day in-residence training program on campus, the blind individual is matched with the highest quality dog that is custom-trained to the individual’s personal needs and home environment – at no cost to the client.

Guide Dogs of the Desert is a service provider to the visually impaired supported by over 200 volunteers who raise puppies for training to be service animals for those in need. All dogs are AKC-registered pedigreed animals who are taught obedience and socialization before their intense specialty training as service animals begins.

Guide Dogs is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Job Summary:

The Marketing Communications Assistant will assist in promoting Guide Dogs of the Desert’s mission, purpose, and needs. This position will aid in reaching prospective volunteers, puppy raisers, donors and students through strategic use of graphics, logos, and other promotional materials/platforms.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Maintain consistent content on social media: this includes content posting, comment moderation and responses to messages.

· Utilize marketing schedule and strategy along with research on previous campaign analytics to determine best campaign approaches monthly.

· Based on assessment, draft and propose campaign content, which may include social and online media, print media, direct mail, and other multimedia.

· Assist with electronic newsletter composition.

· Utilize organization templates to assist in creating or maintaining organization collateral

· Establish and maintain media organization system.

· Provide monthly reports to leadership regarding success of completed campaigns during the reporting period.

· Attend with community outreach events when needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills that may include public speaking and presentations.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Strong graphic creation skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Flodesk, Buffer, and mainstream Social Media Platforms.

Education and Experience:

· Associate’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Communications, or related field preferred. (Can be substituted for additional years of experience and portfolio / references)

· Two to Three years of related experience writing and editing projects; portfolio of relevant previous projects highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Whitewater, CA 92282 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Whitewater, CA 92282: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25