Communications Specialist

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Public Health Solutions - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

Social Assistance

About the position

The Communications Specialist works within the Development and Marketing team at Public Health Solutions (PHS) and will be responsible for advancing PHS' internal and external communications efforts and social media presence. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for content creation, graphic design, development communications, and email management. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer with experience in communications, social media, graphic design, and event management, and an interest in building a professional career in the nonprofit sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications invoicing, vendor payments and contracting.
• Provide general administrative support to the Development and Marketing team as needed.
• Assist the Communications Manager in developing and implementing a social media strategy designed to position PHS as a thought leader and increase online engagement.
• Assist with editorial and content calendar comprising of text, image and video content.
• Author a variety of content to support communications efforts, including newsletters, blog posts, website copy, marketing collateral, social media and CEO talking points for events and internal communications.
• Support the Communications Manager in creating a process for and writing internal communications, including position statements, staff announcements and program updates as needed.
• Lead the design and production of print and web marketing collateral, such as program one-pagers, health briefs, an annual report, etc., that aligns with brand standards.
• Coordinate the production of video content for the website and social media.
• Create emails, digital links, and landing pages to assist Development and Marketing team campaigns.
• Manage PHS' emailing platform by reviewing and ensuring quality of email distribution lists; creating and updating lists as needed.
• Take the lead in analyzing and reporting email metrics.
• Provide support for external events such as PHS symposium, Annual Fundraising Gala, donor receptions, and elected official/program events, including write-up, invite, website content, attendee outreach, and logistics as needed.
• Plan and collaborate with other PHS teams and external consultants for internal events.
• Write, edit and proofread other communications duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or journalism preferred, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' experience in marketing or communications or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Graphic design skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Expertise with email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact or MailChimp.
• Experience with WordPress CMS for website maintenance.
• Firm grasp on various marketing platforms, channels, and best practices, including social, digital, and email marketing.
• In-depth knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and resourceful with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to take direction, prioritize duties, meet deadlines and manage numerous responsibilities simultaneously.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.