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Economic Mobility Pathways - EMPath · 1 day ago

Communications Associate

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$52K/yr - $52K/yr

1+ years exp

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty. The Communications Associate will focus on executing strategic communication plans to enhance awareness and engagement, involving content creation, media relations, and messaging strategies.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with program leads/teams to support strategy to promote EMPath programs, services and events

Write, edit, and manage content for the website, newsletters, brochures, and other collateral

Assist Sr. Director of Communications with maintaining organization-wide communications calendar

Use consistent messaging across all platforms and communications and, aligned with brand identity and voice

Support communication needs for internal audiences, including staff updates, HR communications and board materials, as needed

Assist with event promotion and communications related to fundraising and community events

Regularly update EMPath database of local and national media contacts

Monitor media coverage and prepare clip reports

Assist with press releases and media advisories

Stay abreast of local/national media and contribute ideas for media coverage

Collaborate with Communications and PR Manager maintaining EMPath’s social media properties (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky). Includes writing and designing posts

Collaborate with graphic designers, photographers, and videographers when needed

Perform other duties to support the Advancement team as directed by the Sr. Director of Communications, as needed

Qualification

Public RelationsCommunicationsWriting SkillsMedia RelationsDigital Tools ProficiencyDesign ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCreative Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field

1–2 years of relevant experience in nonprofit, agency, or mission-driven settings preferred

Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills

Experience with media relations helpful, but not required

Proficiency in digital tools such as email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), CMS (e.g., WordPress), and social media management tools

Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and social impact

Preferred

Some design experience preferred, e.g., Canva, etc

Photography skills a plus

Benefits

Access to professional development

Internal trainings

Tuition assistance

Retirement planning

Healthcare coverage

And more.

Company

Economic Mobility Pathways - EMPath

Our mission: EMPath transforms people’s lives by helping them move out of poverty and provides other institutions with the tools to systematically do the same.

Founded in 2006

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees