Communications and Marketing Associate

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The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is a regional nonprofit community foundation, seeking a Communications & Marketing Associate to join our dedicated team and transformative mission. FAO’s grantmaking supports investments in Arts & Culture, Community and Economic Development, Education, Environmental Stewardship and Health & Human Services across the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. Through nearly 800 funds, including 15 affiliate foundations serving designated communities, FAO awards more than 1,000 grants each year.

• Write and distribute press releases about FAO’s work and impact, maintain an updated media list, and track media coverage.
• Create content for FAO’s website to ensure that the site remains current, is accurate, and adheres to FAO brand standards and website best practices.
• Write and edit content for a variety of publications and digital media platforms, including newsletters, annual, brochures, fact sheets, event materials, etc.
• Create and publish content for FAO’s social media channels to highlight opportunities and impact for donor, nonprofit, and community audiences.
• Assist with analysis and reporting on the impact of communications efforts, including media monitoring, social media analytics, and more. When appropriate, suggest changes to content strategies based on data.
• Coordinate communications-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to write strategic communications and marketing content that is creative, compelling, engaging, and analytics-driven for a mission-based organization.
• Experience with content management systems (Word Press), social media platforms, email marketing (Mail Chimp), and other digital media applications required.
• Basic graphic design skills and experience capturing and editing video a plus.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines and being flexible and responsive to changing needs.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; with the ability to provide creative and innovative ideas/content.
• Impeccable attention to detail; familiarity with AP Style a plus.
• Outstanding analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a complex environment and to respond sensitively and patiently to donor and staff inquiries in a timely manner.

• Full-time position (40-hour workweek) with occasional weekend hours and travel required.
• Position is based in Nelsonville, OH – a hybrid work policy is available.
• Benefits package includes PTO, disability plan, health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plan.

Please send a cover letter and resume to msharkey
. Apply no later than January 23, 2026. Submissions will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews scheduled accordingly.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties or working conditions associated with the position.

FAO is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.