Communications Associate

Title:                          Communications Associate

Reports to:                Director of Communications

Updated:                   July 2023

Classification:           Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Communications Associate serves as a professional, respectful, and committed representative of the Endowment for Health. The core responsibilities are to execute and monitor Endowment for Health communications strategies. This position will work collaboratively with the Director of Communications and Endowment team to develop communications goals, strategies and tactics delivered in many formats including online, print, video, or other mediums. This position works with Endowment program staff, management, Board, Advisory Council and New Hampshire’s health related nonprofits and communities as necessary to fulfill the Endowment’s mission.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the publication of a weekly news digest of national and state health policy news.
• Write articles and copy for newsletters, online content, and events to educate and inform various audiences.
• Collaborate with Communications Director to support program staff through the creation of stories about the impact of grants and progress of community partners.
• Participate on the Endowment web team while assisting with the creation of online content. Work within the website’s Content Management System to refresh content, monitor analytics and create reports on website usage and engagement.
• Manage and monitor the Endowment’s social media calendar and create written messaging with supporting graphic and visual content.
• Work with established graphic design templates for the creation of reports, fact sheets and infographics
• Edit and proofread communication materials, reports, and other organizational correspondence.
• Support communications needs for live and virtual corporate events and educational programs.
• Collaborate with Director of Communications in responding to media. Assist as needed with press outreach and media relations.
• Work with Program Directors to complete special projects as assigned which may include conducting research on best practices and technical aspects of communications and community engagement and coordinating program activities with community partners.
• Work with Director of Communications and outside vendors to support communication activities including video production, graphic design, and website maintenance.
• Manage inventory of all print material including research reports, brochures, invitations, and giveaways.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices.
• Attend staff and Communications Team meetings and actively participate in team discussions regarding communication strategies.
• Participate in internal and external workgroups as requested.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  
   

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Degree/License Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or marketing.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of professional office experience in a team-oriented environment
• Experience with social media products and digital communications
• Some experience in graphic design and data visualization

 Skills Requirement

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to make independent decisions and judgements.
• Ability to support a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to meet tight and recurring deadlines.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Excellent computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Constant Contact, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, cloud-based board portal)
• Strong organizational skills
• Good problem-solving skills

 Physical Requirements

• Physically able to lift various materials up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis.
• While performing required job tasks, physically able to remain seated, frequently to continuously.
• Possess necessary dexterity to frequently operate keyboard, operate office equipment, filing and other related job responsibilities.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discrimination in sound.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
• Visual acuity appropriate for working on computer and with typed and handwritten materials.
• Ability to transport self to meetings, events, and affiliated vendors.

Salary range: $56,000 - $64,000

Applications will be accepted until August 18, 2023.