TITLE: Communications Associate
SUPERVISOR: Director, Communications
DEPARTMENT: Marketing and Communications
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
INCUMBENT: Vacant

Title: Communications Associate
Supervisor: Director, Communications
Department: Marketing & Communications
FLSA Status: Exempt
Incumbent: Vacant

Overview:
The Communications Associate is an entry-level role that provides essential support to stabilize and strengthen the Marketing and Communications department. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive individual who can execute tasks accurately, follow through on assignments, and help bring structure to workflows. The Associate will gain hands-on experience in writing, digital content, project coordination, and member communications in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field (or in progress).
• 1–3 years of experience in communications, marketing, content creation, or related work.

Qualifications:

• Strong writing and editing skills for newsletters, print and web copy, and social media posts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines reliably.
• Drafting content for marketing and communications campaigns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram).
• Familiarity with Canva, CMS/CRM tools, and basic project tracking preferred but not required.
• Highly organized, dependable, and able to take initiative in day-to-day work.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and willing to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and edit content for newsletters, website pages, social media posts, and internal communications.
• Assist with social media scheduling and monitoring to ensure timely, accurate posts.
• Support project tracking and administrative tasks, including maintaining calendars, shared folders, and email inboxes.
• Help implement and maintain simple workflow processes to improve department efficiency.
• Respond to member and internal inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Contribute to department-wide content and process improvements as assigned.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional tasks assigned to support departmental goals.