POSITION DESCRIPTION: Immigrant Legal Center's (ILC) Marketing Communications Coordinator (the Coordinator) is an integral part of ILC’s two-person development and communication team. This position works with the Director of Development and Communication to develop and implement organization communications and development plans with the goal of strengthening our position as a thought leader for immigration in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. The Coordinator supports all communication and development efforts, with particular responsibilities in planning and execution of ILC events, including our annual Food Truck World Tour; ensuring donor information is properly tracked and gifts are acknowledged in a timely manner; and creating high-quality print and electronic communication material.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the confidence and focus to meet deadlines. Broad experience in communications including events, video and print production, graphic design, and website/social media management is required. Experience developing content that helps build nonprofit brand recognition and engagement with our primary audiences is preferred.
MAJOR DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
Communications:
> Draft compelling communications, including donor appeals, website content, and social media posts.
> Create, design, and produce multimedia content according to our communications plan to support our programs and fundraising efforts.
> Produce quarterly eNewsletter, update and maintain website, and upload social media posts, as needed (typically 3 to 5 times per week).
> Work with program staff to collect and distill examples of ILC’s impact for use in a variety of communications including newsletters, appeals, website, and social media.
> Work with legal staff to quickly respond to immigration news and updates and ensure all communications contain accurate legal information in language appropriate for a range of audiences.
> Assist with editorial review of printed and electronic materials to ensure accuracy: brochures, event invitations, email blasts, social media posts, etc.
> Assist with responding to, coordinating, and managing media calls.
Donor Relations and Development Support:
> Maintain accurate donor and gift information using Giftworks.
> Implement and manage the donor acknowledgement process. Create reports to support the donor acknowledgement process.
> Produce monthly donation reports to support bank records and reconcile with accounting reports.
> Assist in the preparation of donor solicitations.
> Manage production of print and electronic appeals and marketing tools whether inhouse or through external vendors.
Events:
> Support annual fundraiser planning and execution and lead other smaller fundraising and/or outreach events.
> Serve as a point of contact with event manager and vendors.
> Support event details (tickets, name tags, etc.) and logistics.
> Respond to inquiries and requests from event chairs and host committee members.
> Handle post-event details, including data entry and producing acknowledgements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
> Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or related fields; associate degree with commensurate experience will be considered.
> Three to five years of experience in nonprofit development or marketing or communications position(s).
> Ability to drive work forward independently while working in a fast-paced setting.
> Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and work well under pressure.
> Strong written and verbal communication in reaching a range of audiences.
> Skilled in social media communications (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, social media scheduling function, etc.).
> Skilled in the usage of Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office software packages.
> Maintain confidentiality and communicate tactfully with staff and agency stakeholders.
> Experience with Giftworks or other donor software or ability to learn to input donor information and generate relevant information reports.
> Commitment to ILC mission and familiarity with immigration legal services, education and advocacy.
> Bilingual. Fluent in English and Spanish, preferred.
APPLICATION:
> Include in application: resume, cover letter, references, and writing and work samples.
> Submit application to Kathy Larson, kathy@immigrantlc.org.