Communications Coordinator

We are currently seeking a Communications and Development Coordinator to work with a client located in New Orleans.

Pay for this position with be $45,000-$50,000 BOE. Position will offer a full array of benefits. Normal schedule is M-F but there will be some weekend events that must be attended. There is also an on call aspect to the position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating and implementing marketing campaigns and designs for Admissions, Public Relations, Fundraising, Events, and Communications purposes.

• Grant writing, Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Special Events, Planned Giving, and Business support.

• Developing, maintaining, and distributing all organizational marketing collateral materials, keeping the brand relevant and the marketing approach innovative.

• Immediate dissemination of emergency or urgent messages through all communications channels (website, phone tree, text alerts, etc.)

• Event production and coordination of activities.

• Representing the organization at on- and off-campus community, business, and organizational events, informational presentations, etc.

• Design, marketing materials, advertising support, and promotional item acquisition, as needed.

• Web site and social media support, keeping all internet communications relevant, current, and accurate.

• Creation and distribution of newsletters, as needed.

• On- and off-campus events, including planning and day-of support.

• Communicating school-wide events and campaigns to the campuses for their campus newsletter, social media, and website.

• Social media coordination and management, including ads, content, and insights.

• Photo and video coverage at campus events, off-campus events, and Communications & Development presentations, as needed for Marketing purposes.

• Maintaining current and relevant photo archive of all ISL organizational and campus events, students, and activities.

• Maintaining current list of student photo use releases.

• Setup or coordination of set up of any marketing or promotional item display, signage, or AV equipment at on- or off- campus Development events.

• Creation of digital presentations (data, photos, etc.) for on- or off- campus Development events.

• Volunteer coordination at the Department and/or events, delegating work and managing output and results.

• Managing Department’s accounting and billing, filing systems and databases.

• Monitoring Department phone and general inquiries (website, email).

• Managing the Spirit Store, including inventory, distribution, and promotion of items.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 1+ years working in an office setting

• Experience with managing filing systems and organizational databases.

• Highly proficient with Google suite, Microsoft Office products.

• Be organized, self-motivated, and disciplined, able to self-direct, work well independently with a high standard of efficiency and ability, and yet have the ability to be a team player in a highly collaborative environment.

• Be able to work in fast paced environment, able to juggle multiple projects, overlapping deadlines, and be adaptable to changes in pace.

Desired:

• Experience in office management.

• Relevant experience in non-profit marketing, fundraising, and/or event planning, and event production.

• Photography and/or video production.

Desired or willing to learn:

• Knowledge and experience with social media platforms.

• Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.