Careers

TITLE:                         Communications Manager

REPORTS TO:           Director of Communications

STATUS:                    Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Communications Manager will provide general communications support to attract and deepen relationships with current & potential donors, professional advisors, scholarship seekers, nonprofit organizations and civic leaders. This position will play a meaningful role in connecting constituents to our main areas of community concern.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Storytelling – Produce compelling multimedia (written and/or video) stories and public relations announcements for distribution digitally and in print publications. Includes:
  • Coordinating and conducting interviews or collecting pertinent background information
  • Taking or collecting relevant photography and photo releases
  • Producing stories and collecting editorial reviews
  • Sharing across relevant platforms
  • Assisting with story pitching/coordinating media interviews
• Communications Support – Provide general communications and marketing support toward the implementation of the department’s overall strategic plan. Includes:
  • Writing fund and grant descriptions
  • Designing and distributing multiple e-newsletters
  • Updating or designing collateral, stationary or advertisements
  • Assisting with timely updates to content on cnycf.org, cnyvitals.org and any additional organizational sites
  • Assisting with email announcements and social media posts
  • Collecting guest articles for blogs and publications
  • Maintaining an inventory of collateral
  • Maintaining digital asset and release form libraries
  • Other communications responsibilities as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deep interest in and commitment to the Central New York area, its people and their concerns
• Commitment to be guided in all work by the vision of diversity, equity and inclusion that has been established by our staff and board.
• Familiarity with the Central New York area, its opportunities and challenges
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience required.
• Computer proficiency including knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media platforms and a willingness to learn all appropriate Community Foundation software
  • Familiarity with Canva, WordPress, Adobe Suite publishing software (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and social media management a plus, but not required
• Ability to comfortably relate to and effectively communicate with a wide spectrum of coworkers, vendors, donors and grantees
• Storytelling skills, including the ability to listen reflectively and draw out a subject, discern what is pertinent and compelling, and effectively tell a story through effective writing and/or videography skills. Knowledge of spelling, grammar and punctuation a plus.
• Basic photography/photo editing skills
• Engaged in ongoing learning about emerging technology in news and digital media
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Some travel to surrounding Central New York communities may be required at times.

TIME REQUIREMENT: This is a full-time, non-exempt position requiring 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. Tuesdays through Thursdays are designated in-office days. Staff that choose to work a hybrid work schedule may choose to do so on Mondays and/or Fridays, dependent on management approval. Occasionally, early, late or weekend hours are required for duties onsite and offsite.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary range is $50,000-$60,000. Employee benefits include health insurance, annual vacation and sick days, 12 paid holidays, term life insurance, additional disability insurance, parking, 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contribution and match, optional flex spending accounts for medical or dependent care expenses and other benefits as outlined in the employee handbook.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send a letter of interest and resume to careers@cnycf.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Writing and design samples are encouraged.