Communication Coordinator
$55,000–$75,000 year
On-siteBeverly, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies that strengthen community engagement and support fundraising efforts. Create compelling written, visual, photographic, and digital content for families, donors, alumni, and the broader public while managing the website, social media platforms, newsletters, and editorial calendars. Capture school events and classroom activities through photography and video storytelling, then coordinate promotional materials for campaigns, annual appeals, and conferences. Partner with the Director of Advancement on donor communications and stewardship initiatives, collaborate across departments to gather stories, and represent the organization at internal and external events. This role generally follows a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities for fundraising events and school activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
- Three to five years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit advancement, or a related field
- Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication, and storytelling skills
- Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Experience creating digital and print marketing materials
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders
- Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive communication
- Willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL)
- Knowledge of the Deaf community, nonprofit organizations, educational environments, or mission-driven organizations
- Experience supporting fundraising, donor communications, or advancement initiatives
- Comfort working occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising and community events
- Microsoft 365: Word and Excel
- Google Workspace: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Calendar
- WordPress or similar website content management systems: Website content updates and page editing
- Canva or similar graphic design platforms: Social media graphics, flyers, presentations, and print materials
- Zoom or similar virtual meeting platforms: Meetings, webinars, screen sharing, recording, and collaboration
- Meta Business Suite or similar social media management tools: Facebook and Instagram scheduling, insights, and messaging
- Experience creating accessible digital content, including captions, alt text, accessible documents, and inclusive digital design practices
Desired Qualifications
- Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, InDesign, and/or Photoshop for professional graphic design, photo editing, and video production
- CapCut or similar video editing software: Short-form video creation, social media content, and promotional materials
- Email marketing platforms: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar tools for newsletters, email campaigns, and audience communications
- CRM software: Bloomerang or other constituent/donor management systems
- Race Roster or similar event registration platforms: Event registration management and participant communications
- YouTube Studio: Uploading, managing, and optimizing school videos and digital content
- Linktree or similar social media landing page tools: Creating and managing resource links and campaign pages
- ApprovalMax or similar purchasing/invoice approval workflow systems: Managing internal approvals and administrative processes
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