Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services · 2 months ago
Communications Coordinator #2092
Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services is seeking a Communications Coordinator to manage their external marketing and community engagement initiatives. The role involves planning and executing outreach strategies, overseeing internal committees, and developing grant proposals to support the organization's mission.
CommunitiesHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Responsible for planning, developing, and executing all external marketing, communications, and community engagement initiatives
Leads creative outreach strategies across social and digital media platforms to enhance public awareness and organizational visibility
Oversees internal committees and cross-functional teams focused on employee wellness, employee social events/opportunities, newsletter, United Way campaign, and other special projects
Identifies relevant funding opportunities and leading the development and submission of compelling grant proposals and funding requests to support the organizations mission and programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree
Valid drivers license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation
Preferred
Demonstrated success in securing public and/or private grant funding
Experience using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
Familiarity with grant databases and funding research tools (e.g., Grants.gov, Foundation Directory Online)
Experience with website CMS platforms (e.g. Wordpress), SurveyMonkey, Wufoo, email marketing software (e.g., Constant Contact) and social media management tools
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams environments
Experience in a nonprofit, government, human services, or healthcare setting
Preferred Bachelors Degree in one of the following fields: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, English, Business, Other related field
Minimum one year of experience in two or more of the following: Grant writing and development, Strategic communications and public relations, Digital media management, including social media and website content, Graphic design or content creation for external audiences
Benefits
Excellent fringe benefits
Company
Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services, created in 1972 by a joint resolution of Danville City Council and the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, is the Community Services Board that provides mental health, developmental, substance use, and prevention services to the citizens of our City and County.