Communications Specialist
Hybrid · Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Develop and produce compelling written content across newsletters, donor communications, press releases, social media, podcasts, and website content to advance Barber National Institute's mission. Interview staff, donors, families, and community members to gather stories, collaborate with the advancement team, and support fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, and community engagement initiatives. Manage multiple projects with strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, and translate conversations into engaging materials for diverse audiences. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years of professional nonprofit communications experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Canva, InDesign, CMS, and email marketing; interest in multimedia storytelling and podcast planning; ability to work in a hybrid, full-time capacity (Erie, PA preferred; Pittsburgh/Philadelphia areas considered).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field
- 1–5 years of professional communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related experience
- Experience working for a nonprofit, fundraising organization, educational institution, healthcare organization, or other mission-driven organization strongly preferred
- Experience supporting donor stewardship, advancement, fundraising, or community engagement initiatives preferred
- Experience writing across multiple formats including newsletters, magazine articles, donor communications, press releases, website content, and digital communications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe InDesign, or similar design tools
- Experience with social media platforms, content management systems, and email marketing tools
- Interest in podcast production, multimedia storytelling, and digital communications
- Demonstrated ability to interview stakeholders and translate conversations into compelling written content
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills; ability to tailor messages for different audiences
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to interview staff, donors, families, and community members
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; high attention to detail; initiative and self-direction
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field
- 1–5 years of professional communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related experience
- Experience working for a nonprofit, fundraising organization, educational institution, healthcare organization, or other mission-driven organization strongly preferred
- Experience supporting donor stewardship, advancement, fundraising, or community engagement initiatives preferred
- Experience writing across multiple formats including newsletters, magazine articles, donor communications, press releases, website content, and digital communications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Canva, Adobe InDesign, or similar design tools; experience with social media platforms, content management systems, and email marketing tools; interest in podcast production and multimedia storytelling
- Demonstrated ability to interview stakeholders and translate conversations into compelling written content
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills; ability to tailor messages for different audiences
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to interview staff, donors, families, and community members
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; high attention to detail; initiative and self-direction
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