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Marketing and Communications Specialist
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction
of the Marketing and Development Director provides coordination of agency donor
management system. Provides overall program, technical, logistical and
administrative support to all related direct mail, public relations, marketing
initiatives and special event planning. Provides similar support to the other
fundraising and development related activities and staff as directed by the Marketing
and Development Director.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Under the direction of the Marketing and Development Director, assists
in the preparation of donor solicitation materials and printed newsletters.
Maintains relationships with outside vendors (printers, designers, etc.)
in relation to the direct mail program.
- Creates and ensures promotional materials and all forms of media
are accurate and professional, so as to effectively convey the Agency’s
mission and goals while adhering to Agency Branding Policy. Adheres to the
public relations budget in order to maximize the dollars available and
promote the Agency and its work in the community.
- Works with all departments to create marketing and promotional
materials as needed. Maintains relationships with outside vendors to order
promotional materials for events, tabling opportunities, and more.
- Responsible for monitoring and updating the Agency website
information including, but not limited to, the on-line giving, employment
opportunities, special events or donor recognition as directed.
- Responsible for updating the Agency’s social media on an on-going
basis and responding to comments and messages.
6. Under the direction of the Marketing and Development
Director coordinates the Catholic Charities of Chemung & Schuyler Counties
donor management system including on-going maintenance, data entry, report
generation and stewardship of donors.
- Assists with special events throughout the year, including but not
limited to, hunger awareness events, open-house presentations and other
fundraisers or community events for both counties.
8.
Other duties as assigned.
TITLE OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Marketing and Development Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s
degree and/or commensurate with position responsibilities.
Minimum
of one to three years’ experience in a development and fundraising environment.
Experience
in donor relations’ environment is preferred.
A
combination of education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of
the Executive Director.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
·
Possess excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
·
Ability to multi-task and
prioritize duties.
·
Willingness to foster agency,
department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of
positive/constructive communication techniques.
·
Ability to maintain absolute
confidentiality in regards to all records reviewed including consumer records,
employee records and billing records.
·
Proficiency and experience with
Microsoft applications, Canva and Hootsuite or similar.
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Ability to analyze and
interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
·
Possession of a valid NYS
Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and
insurance carrier.
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Continuous use of a reliable,
registered and insured vehicle.
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Background checks may be
required per program regulations.
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Demonstrate commitment to
Agency Mission Statement.
·
Compliance: Adheres to all
applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited
to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and
documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s
corporate compliance and ethics program.
Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without
reasonable accommodation:
· Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and
control items or equipment, including motor vehicle;
· Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and
reach;
· Climb up or down stairs;
· Able to reach above or below shoulders;
· Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up
to 10 lbs;
· Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long
periods of time to perform certain job functions;
·
Be able to read write and
interpret written documents;
EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER:
· All
requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities.
· This job
description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required
to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other
job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
· This document
does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at
will” relationship.
What you will get:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package (see below) to our full-time workforce members who work 30 or more hours per week.
· Salary: $21.00 an hour , Monday- Friday
· Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 10 days in the first year, 15 days after 1st Anniversary.
· Holidays: 12 paid holidays
· NY State Paid Sick Leave
· Agency Sick Leave
· Medical Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Group and Term Life Insurance
· Short-Term Disability
· Long-Term Disability
· Supplemental Insurances
o Hospital
o Accident
o Auto
o Pet
o Specified Disease
· Flexible Spending Account
· Legal Plan
· Identity Plan
· Employee Assistance Program
· 403b Retirement Plan, with agency contribution for those that qualify (subject to agency performance)
· My Better Benefits – provides discounts and savings on thousands of products and services.
Our hiring process and timeline:
· Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.
· Phone screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.
· In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with candidates who advance after the phone screening
· In-person interviews are typically with 2-4 Interviewers
Selected candidate(s) to start ASAP.
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