Development: Marketing and Communications Specialist

WHY WORK at YCC?

YCC Family Crisis Center is in its 80th year of serving Ogden and Northern Utah. Join us as we support individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence through safety, advocacy, and resources on their journey to safe and healthy lives.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Development Director, and general supervision of the Executive Director, execute communications and marketing initiatives, projects and functions as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Development Director in fundraising and development initiatives.
• Carry out the marketing and branding efforts for the agency, including a media engagement strategy.
• Development and marketing of awareness, education, outreach, and fundraising efforts of the organization, especially via social media.
• Produce digital and print collateral such as newsletters, annual report, agency flyers and brochures.
• Produce and maintain annual content calendar for all agency communication platforms
• Maintain and generate content for the YCC website, calendars, social media, and print media that reflects the organizational mission, strategic plan, and services in a timely and trauma-informed manner.
• Respond to online requests and connect inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Produce graphic design as needed for communication pieces, events, projects.
• Promote YCC events, trainings, educational opportunities, youth, and volunteer activities.
• Assist with recruiting volunteers for organizational needs, fundraising, and awareness events.
• Help coordinate and support special events sponsored by YCC.
• Generate ideas and creative ways to raise funds.
• Track effectiveness of communication strategies through analytic reports.
• Represent YCC in pertinent meetings or opportunities in the community.
• Assist at the front desk as needed.
• Maintain continuity binders defining procedures and processes for the position.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures stated in the Employee Handbook and any applicable Policy and Procedure Manual.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

• Interact and communicate in a professional and effective manner with all employees, management, executives, vendors, community, and external partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in either public relations, marketing, community outreach, and/or non-profit industry.

OR

• Combination of education and experience.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• High degree of energy, self-motivation, collaboration, and flexibility.
• Strong work ethic with a professional, positive attitude.
• Outstanding relationship-building.
• Ability to think strategically and interact with all people.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed care preferred.
• High level of diplomacy, sound judgment, and discretion in generating messaging and when interacting with the public and staff.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Exceptional time management, attention to detail, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated experience designing and producing online, digital, and printed materials, especially for fundraising communications.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills across multiple mediums.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, website design, and social media management.
• Knowledge and experience with the Adobe Suite preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of products and Canva.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on accuracy, timeliness and responsiveness.
• Bilingual/Spanish-speaking a plus.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is generally performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees.
• The employee is regularly required to: perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands.
• Must be able to occasionally move objects of 15 lbs.

DIVERSITY

YCC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values a diverse staff. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, and perspective are more likely to be high functioning. We believe that creating an environment where everyone belongs and can do their best work is the right thing to do for our employees, our clients and our community.

AT WILL

All employment at YCC is considered “at will”; meaning employment is subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time employees may terminate their employment at any time for any reason.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $46,000