Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Jewish Family Service is a 134-year-old non-profit organization providing social services to individuals and families in the Jewish and greater communities of the Puget Sound region. We help people achieve well-being, health and stability. For more information about JFS, please visit www.jfsseattle.org

We are currently seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our Marketing and Communications team. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator is responsible for executing marketing and communications projects for a variety of audiences. This position works on assignments with the Marketing & Communications team. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator also works with JFS program staff; donors; volunteers; vendors; and community partners.

This position is currently hybrid and requires at least one day a week at the Seattle office and occasional travel to the Kent office.

We welcome and encourage you to apply if you feel connected to JFS’ mission. While Jewish values and history guide us, we recognize that our work is best accomplished through the collaboration of individuals from a variety of cultures, skills, and perspectives. If you meet most of the position qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports planning, scheduling, and coordination of donor facing materials including direct mail appeals, acknowledgements, donor updates and cases for support.

Collaborates with M&C Manager and Graphic Designer/Web Developer on the design, development and distribution of digital and print collateral and promotional materials including: one-pagers, flyers, Report to the Community, Year in Review, invitations, posters, stickers.

Supports marketing & external and internal communications for events including Jewish community events, donor-facing events, and broader community events.

Populates client story and quote bank.

Supports the Marketing & Communications Manager with program- and department-specific communications.

Coordinates with overall process for direct mailings and maintains on-site promotional displays.

Collaborates with program colleagues to create monthly Program Updates and posts to internal communications channel including Teams and email.

Project Management - Asana

• Project manages collateral for Food Drive & Sort; and in partnership with Special Events Director for Community of Caring Luncheon and other major donor and community facing events.
• Works closely with Director of Special Events to project manage marketing and communications related to the Community of Caring Luncheon, our largest fundraising event of the year.
• Manages, tracks and archives all collateral, promotional materials and press using Asana
• Maintains M&C projects using Asana software, including communications calendar, tasks, and deadlines with support of the M&C Manager.

Social Media & Digital Communications

• Plans, designs, and publishes timely and relevant social media content including maintaining social media profiles
• Drafts content for story-focused, monthly eNews, and volunteer emails.
• Collaborates with M&C Manager on blog content including program blog posts, CEO posts, writing blog posts.
• Collaborates with program colleagues on the creative direction, shooting, and editing of video content for social media with support from Marketing & Communications Manager.
• Stays up to date on current social media and SEO software, trends, and opportunities.
• Sets regular goals for engagement, visibility and reach on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• In partnership with Graphic Designer/Web Developer, tracks key metrics for digital marketing (including emails and paid ads).
• Creates, develops and executes high-impact social media campaigns that raise awareness, increase engagement and support fundraising and participation goals.
• Works with M&C and Program staff to promote events via paid media including social media and other online advertising.
• Manages editorial calendar for social media content; reviews editorial calendar regularly and shares story ideas and opportunities with M&C team.
• In collaboration with Marketing & Communications Manager, coordinates web updates with the Web Developer.

Other duties as assigned:

• Tabling at outreach events when needed
• Coordinates scheduling with filmmakers and attends shoots
• Manages tools including Canva, Hootsuite and Linktree

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two years of paid professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, public affairs, or journalism. Experience with successful marketing campaigns.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field OR a combination of Associate’s degree and relevant work experience. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects in a fast-paced environment. Ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Familiarity with creating compelling content for SEO and social media.
• Strong written communication and proofreading skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail; strong organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects in a fast-paced environment. Ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment, one-on-one, and independently. Ability to think creatively and flexibly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, EveryAction or other email marketing tools, WordPress, and social media software (Lately, Hootsuite, etc.).
• Experience with Asana or other project management software required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The pay for this position is $30.26 - $36.98 an hour.

• Jewish Family Service offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package including:
• 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
• 15 annual vacation days increasing to 20 after 2 years, and generous paid sick time.
• Paid Federal and Jewish holidays.
• 5% employer contribution to 401k retirement plan (no employee contribution required).
• Additional benefits include: vision coverage and FSA enrollment.
• JFS values and provides opportunities for continued growth and learning for all team members.

Please submit both a cover letter and resume

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

EEO/Disabled/Vets

Pay: $30.26 - $36.98 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person