Communications Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator reports to the Advancement Director and is responsible for social media management and digital and print design. The Communications Coordinator utilizes tools like Canva and Photoshop to craft print and digital flyers, posters, brochures, catalogs, postcards, advertisements, and social media content. The Communications Coordinator leverages communication and marketing skills, primarily for internet media, to support the organization’s fundraising efforts, educate and inform the public, manage social media presence, and support advocacy initiatives.

The Communications Coordinator is part of the Advancement Department(fundraising, events, and communications) and works closely with programs, operations, executive leadership, and external partners. You will play a critical role in managing the public perception of the organization as Minnesota’s First Autism Resource.

• Social Media Management
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  Manage the organization’s online calls to action, including social media, website, and email campaigns.
• Communications Campaigns
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  Plan and execute social media marketing and communications campaigns focused on programs, resources, fundraising, awareness, and more.
• Print Design
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  Design printed materials, including resources, brochures, catalogs, postcards, posters, flyers, etc.
• Digital Design
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  Support marketing and communications by designing visual assets for social media content by leveraging video, images, graphics, and compelling copy.
• Branding
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  Ensure brand, tone, visual elements, and style are consistent for all organizational messaging, emphasizing inclusive and accessible communication, strengthening the organization’s public image, and fostering meaningful engagement.
• Collaboration
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  Coordinate external communication efforts in partnership with the leadership team, programs department, marketing, and events team.
• Messaging
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  Craft effective social media messaging that leverages relatability, storytelling, unique value propositions, and compelling calls to action to share the impact of the organization’s work and motivate donors.
• Accessibility
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  Ensure all content meets the highest accessibility standards and incorporates the voices and needs of the organization’s stakeholders.

• Paid Advertisements: Purchase ads to drive consumer behavior in support of fundraising and advocacy objectives.
• Research
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  Stay current with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in social media marketing to continuously improve messaging quality and campaign performance.
• Storytelling
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  Gather and utilize stories, quotes, photos, and information from staff, partners, volunteers, and program participants to support communications and outreach.
• Website Management
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  Curate and publish content for the organization’s website and donation landing pages, with special attention to SEO, accessibility, and forms.
• Database Management
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  Maintain stakeholder data in Salesforce, primarily leveraging API integrations with other platforms and tools.
• Data-Driven Reporting
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  Monitor and report on campaign performance using analytics tools to assess effectiveness and inform future strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in social media marketing, nonprofit communications, fundraising, digital media, graphic design, or a related field.
• Design
  
  Experience:
  
  Competency in designing for both digital and print formats, including technical skills in graphic design, photography, typography, layout, etc.
• Social Media Management: Experience creating content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, etc.), web content (Word Press), and email…