Communications Specialist - Hybrid

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

At Vitalant, our mission is to save and improve lives through blood donation, research, and innovation. The Communications Specialist supports this mission by evaluating, planning, developing and implementing internal and external communications. This position analyzes communication needs, develops recommendations, coordinates communication projects and advises key stakeholders on messaging, audiences, channels and timing. Through this work, the Communications Specialist helps advance organizational priorities, strengthen stakeholder engagement and protect Vitalant’s brand and reputation.

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

This hybrid position is based in Denver, CO, with a schedule of three days working on-site and two days working remotely from a home office each week.

As a Communications Specialist, you'll get to:

Be part of a high-performing, national team shaping how one of the country's leading nonprofit blood and biotherapies organizations connects with audiences through clear, consistent messaging, impactful storytelling and mission-driven communications.

Analyze communication needs, audiences and organizational objectives to recommend effective messaging, channels and timing.

Develop, edit and coordinate communication materials, applying sound judgment to content, format, tone, audience and delivery.

Manage assigned communication campaigns and projects from planning through implementation and evaluation.

Collaborate with communications leaders, departments and organizational partners to gather information and recommend communication solutions.

Develop project schedules, content calendars and implementation plans while balancing priorities, identifying risks and recommending adjustments.

Evaluate audience feedback, campaign results and communication metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.

Provide guidance on communication practices, brand standards, messaging, audience considerations, channel selection, timing and potential communication risks.

Exercise discretion and independent judgment when evaluating alternatives, prioritizing assignments, addressing communication issues and handling confidential or sensitive information.

Perform assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations.

REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field, required.

Demonstrates an interest in organizational communications, employee engagement, storytelling, public relations, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication practices.

Knowledge of communication strategies, content development, stakeholder engagement and digital communication practices.

Demonstrates an understanding of organizational communications, employee engagement, storytelling, brand standards and audience-focused messaging, along with the ability to apply evolving communication practices and technologies.

EXPERIENCE2–5 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Experience independently developing communication materials, coordinating communication projects, analyzing audience or campaign information and providing recommendations to stakeholders.

Experience…