Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton & Carroll Counties · 13 hours ago
Communications Officer
Kokomo, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$44K/yr - $47K/yrCommunity Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton & Carroll Counties is dedicated to improving communities through charitable giving. The Communications Officer will manage brand support and assist in marketing and public relations efforts, creating content and strategies to engage donors and enhance visibility.
Hiring Manager
Emily Hemersbach
Responsibilities
Launch and manage new donor engagement software platform
Create compelling content for e-newsletters, annual report, social media, blog posts, and marketing materials
Collaborate with Marketing & Communications Director to develop and implement annual marketing strategy
Produce donor-focused content that inspires giving and demonstrates community impact
Manage daily operations of Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts
Create engaging content and schedule posts aligned with annual marketing plan
Develop and execute strategies to increase Foundation visibility and engagement
Monitor analytics and adjust approach based on performance metrics
Maintain and update scholarship pages with current information and deadlines
Create blog content and web copy that engages donors and highlights community impact
Assist Marketing & Communications Director with website management, updates, and design improvements
Ensure website content is accurate, current, and user-friendly
Collaborate with the Scholarships Officer to develop and execute scholarship awareness campaigns targeting students and families
Design and produce annual 'Celebrating Our Scholars' publication
Coordinate photo collection and recognition posts for scholarship recipients
Assist with drafting press releases for scholarship awards
Other duties as assigned by the Marketing & Communications Director
Qualification
Required
Effective communication skills, both written and oral; including the ability to analyze, to think critically and to explain alternatives clearly
Strong organizational and project management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at once
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a high-functioning team
Ability to organize and facilitate effective meetings and present in front of groups
Passion for community service and the ability to work as part of a professional team
Attention to detail, working with minimal supervision and flexibility to adjust to workloads and deadlines
College degree or equivalent experience, preferably with emphasis on philanthropy, marketing, or communications
Experience with computer applications and ability to learn new systems including Foundation software and design software
Experience in communications and/or not-for-profit organizations
Understanding of basic photography
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Howard, Clinton, or Carroll Counties
Preferred
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite & Canva preferred
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation
Sick time and holidays
A retirement plan with contributions from the organization
Company
Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton & Carroll Counties
It started with a dream and $10,000 in startup funding from the United Way of Howard County in 1989.
Founded in 1991
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase