Communication Coordinator III (Spanish/English Bilingual)

9to5 Colorado

Denver Metro

Organization type:
Nonprofit
Type of role:
Full-time
Job Category:
Communications
Salary:
$59,550 - $59,550

The Communication Coordinator III (Spanish/English Bilingual) will work directly with the Colorado Executive State Director, the Co-Associate State Director, the Communications and Digital Coordinator will help implement the organizational communications plan; help expand the digital presence of the organization and help coordinate internal communication needs and processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Digital and Communications Strategy

  • Help develop and implement the organizational communications & digital strategy while incorporating an anti-oppression, race and gender justice lens
  • Serve as a thought partner on internal systems development – including comms vision to aid in the de-siloing of campaigns, organizational branding,  and issue narratives
  • Monitor current events and social media trends; identifies opportunities to advance our message and visibility
  • Help develop and implement an organizational process for earned media

Content Development

  • Manage 9to5 digital and social media platforms; grow and maintain consistent online presence across various platforms
  • Develop engaging digital content that includes graphics, memes, photos, videos, etc.
  • Monitor, moderate, and engage online audiences and supporters to build support and visibility
  • Manage communications department projects as assigned, collaborating with necessary stakeholders and executing steps according to timeline
  • Write content for multiple platforms, such as social media, blogs, email, and publication; coordinate to meet scheduled deadlines
  • Oversee creation and production of print and digital materials including fact sheets, reports, fliers, marketing material, including drafting, editing, and graphic design; and branded merchandise
  • Develop & refine talking points on campaigns for internal and external use

Fundraising Communications

  • Support the execution of donor communications and related administrative tasks as appropriate
  • Support the promotion and execution of fundraising campaigns and events; manage digital event logistics as appropriate
  • Help with the creation of communications, digital, and donor fundraising guides and how-tos for staff training as appropriate

Communications and Data Management

  • Create communications projects and manage their execution
  • Maintain an organized repository of communications materials
  • Create and maintain editorial calendar
  • Create a quarterly communications report on email, social media and digital action strategy/metrics
  • Maintain an organized repository of communications materials

Qualifications:

  • Preferred background working in social justice and grassroots organizations;
  • Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression and ability to work with diverse populations;
  • Ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of communications experience in the development of narrative and content creation, public relations/media relations, project management, and social media;
  • Familiarity with constituent relationship management (CRM) systems and a desire to develop database skills and experience; experience with CiviCRM, and ActionNetwork is a plus
  • Knowledge of and experience using graphic design software a plus;
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, Google tools and various social media platforms.
  • Demonstrated creativity in the design of marketing, public relations or educational programs and communications materials;
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills;
  • Demonstrable ability to communicate complex ideas in succinct and clear ways to a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
  • Ability to manage deadlines, work collaboratively, supervise interns/volunteers and achieve outcomes in a team-driven work culture;
  • Knowledge of and experience using graphic design software a plus;
  • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish in reading, writing and speaking;
  • Must be able to flex work hours at times including weekends, as needed, for special events
  • Attention to detail
  • Other duties as assigned

This is a hybrid position that requires a combination of remote work and some weekly in-person attendance.

Benefits

Details: This is a full-time position (40 hours/week), offering a salary package of $59,550.80 with generous family health insurance, employer retirement contribution, life insurance and paid time off benefits including sick time, vacation time, personal time and 10 paid holidays annually.  

9to5 is an affirmative action employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Women with disabilities and women who are older are encouraged to apply. This position is a bargaining unit position in the 9to5 staff union. 

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. 

How to Apply

To apply: Please email a letter of interest, resume, a writing sample or/and a marketing/design sample and 3 references to jobs@9to5.org the subject line as “Colorado Full-Time Communications Coordinator III” in the subject line. No calls please.