What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Impact Specialist position at New Hope, Inc.?
Overview
The Community Impact Specialist supports New Hope’s mission by executing marketing, communication, and development initiatives that enhance community engagement, donor relationships, and public awareness of New Hope’s programs and services.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborate with departments to solicit, compile, and create engaging social media content, fostering increased audience engagement.
- Assist in creating and distributing internal and external communications, such as e-newsletters, brochures, and the annual impact report.
- Support the development and execution of an annual communications plan in partnership with the Senior Director, Community Impact, and DEI.
- Identify and schedule public speaking opportunities for leadership, including the CEO and Senior Team members.
- Ensure consistency in branding and style across website, print, and electronic communications.
- Track and analyze marketing metrics, including audience engagement, media impressions, and social media growth.
- Provide administrative and content support for grant writing initiatives and funding applications.
- Assist in managing donor relationships by conducting donor research, cultivating new relationships, and maintaining communication with current donors.
- Coordinate and support fundraising events, working with the Senior Director, Community Impact and DEI, and other teams.
- Maintain the donor database, ensuring accuracy and generating reports as needed.
- Respond to donor inquiries via email, phone, and written correspondence.
- Represent New Hope at community events and networking opportunities to raise awareness about the organization’s mission.
- Assist with the planning and execution of community events, including fundraisers and staff meetings.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with sensitivity to diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management abilities.
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational and prioritizing skills.
- Openness to feedback.
- Self-motivated, dependable and self-reliant with effective time management skills.
- Strong written communication abilities, including grammar and proofreading.
- Flexibility with time and scheduling to include nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and social media platforms; experience with WordPress and donor management systems (e.g., Blackbaud) preferred.
Education and Experience
- 1-2 years' experience in communications, development, or other related roles, preferably in a non-profit setting.
- Experience managing social media accounts and developing content.
- Experience in fundraising, donor relations and event planning, preferably in a non-profit setting.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending account
- Health Insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- 35 hours per week.
- Hybrid, day shift.
- Montay to Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings, as needed.
License/Certification
- Driver's License
New Hope provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, New Hope will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
New Hope’s goal is to increase the representation of women, people of color, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Our programs are designed to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, directives, and regulations and cover all human resource actions, including employment, compensation, benefits, training, education, tuition aid, transfers, promotions, and social/recreational programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,770.00 - $47,320.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Attleboro, MA 02703
Salary : $42,770 - $47,320
