Coordinator- Communications
$56,000–$58,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Produce written and photographic content to engage current runners and recruit new ones, while filming, editing video, and interviewing youth for stories across direct mail, web, and social media platforms. Steward donors and constituent groups through written communications, manage donor acknowledgement letters, and coordinate monthly e-newsletters for local, national, and board audiences. Serve as a photographic liaison by maintaining a digital library, managing consent processes, and assisting in bi-annual portrait shoots. Act as an ambassador between Advancement and Youth Programs to detail initiative outcomes and present story updates at weekly meetings. Work Monday through Friday with evening and weekend hours to cover youth and fundraising events.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in writing-intensive or communications/marketing fields
- Journalistic abilities: strong writer, subject interviewer, and storyteller
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and take on new opportunities as they arise
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Effective in collaborating actively in teams
- Ability to interact with co-workers and stakeholders and present a professional image
- Discretion, confidentiality, judgment, creativity, and critical thinking
- Understanding of, and commitment to, Mercy Home's mission to help young people and empathy for the plight of abused, neglected, and troubled youth
- Awareness of current issues impacting our youth and willingness to advocate for youth beyond the Agency
- Willingness to learn basic therapeutic concepts as practiced in Residential Youth Programs
- Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences
- Comfortable in working directly with teens and young people
- Flexibility to work some nights and weekends, and volunteer to staff youth and fundraising events
- Photographic skills and proficiency in using a digital camera
- Valid driver's license and the ability to drive a van
- Proficiency in PC systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Desired Qualifications
- Experience preferred in creating content for various media e.g., web, magazine, newspaper, social media
- Adobe Creative Suite preferred
- Video editing software a plus
- Familiarity with Catholic liturgical concepts and customs
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