Communications & Specialist

REPORTS TO:Advancement Director

At Hired, we believe every person is one good job away from a stable and promising future. We specialize in supporting individuals whose opportunities have been shaped by historic and systemic inequities. We strive to provide coaching and skill-building opportunities at every step of their journey while helping individuals stabilize by meeting their basic needs and navigating systems of support. Through the culmination of these efforts, we believe will ultimately enable them to provide for their families, advance in their career, and pursue their purpose.

We look for these skills in a talented individual to join our team and strive to cultivate an environment that harnesses the collective power of these values and experiences each team member brings in pursuit of Hired’s mission and values. Hire’s mission is to nurture purpose and advance economic opportunity for all through individualized employment and career services. Our values include:

• Putting People First
• Going the Extra Mile
• Advancing Equity
• Working Together

In addition to competitive salaries, Hired offers work/life balance supported by a hybrid schedule and a generous paid time off program that includes vacation, personal & health, 3 floating holidays and 12 observed holidays. Other benefit offerings include Health & Dental;
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);
Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance; 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution;
Voluntary Life, Vision, Legal Insurance, and employee referral program.

HIRED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, familial status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

The Communications & Advancement Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing Hired’s external communications, supporting media relations work, planning and executing fundraising events, including Hired’s annual fundraising breakfast held each spring, and coordinating fundraising appeals to individual donors for the annual fund and the Abundance Fund.

This role serves as key liaison with consultants and external vendors to plan and support print materials, graphic design, website development, and event-related needs. This position serves as a cross-functional specialist, working closely with Hired’s Advancement Team, Advancement Committee, program managers, and senior leadership.

• Manage communication calendars and deliver regular communications to external and internal stakeholders via email, newsletters, social media, and print.
• Keep the website current and engaging; coordinate updates with staff and consultants.
• Create and implement social media plans and gather stories, photos, and videos for marketing/fundraising, coordinating efforts with the development coordinator.
• Support program marketing by creating/updating flyers, web updates, and ads, including completing basic design work.
• Use data insights to improve communication strategies.
• Write and edit content for publications, press releases, reports, and other materials.
• Coordinate participant photoshoots, identify clients, coordinate with vendors, and manage all event details.
• Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms and maintain a positive public image.

• Plan and execute annual donor campaigns and appeals.
• Develop content and materials to increase donor engagement and giving.
• Prepare reports on fundraising activities and outcomes for internal stakeholders and board members.
• Develop and manage direct mail appeals and other fundraising communications.

• Lead planning and execution of annual fundraising events, including logistics, vendors, volunteers, and budgets.
• Work with leadership to secure sponsor ships and recognize sponsors.
• Build relationships with donors and sponsors; send thank-you communications and updates.
• Track fundraising progress and prepare reports.
• Plan and implement other…