Communications Specialist

Do you feel strongly about helping and empowering people?

Are you at a point in your life where you're hoping to learn new skills?

DVSSP is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t match every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. You may be a great fit and just the candidate we are looking for

The ideal candidate will live within one hour of our Administrative Offices located in Brownsville, PA (15417)

If any of those sound like a fit - then we've been looking for you

This position will contract for 20+ hours per week, needs will vary.

Job Duties

• Plan and direct communications designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for the agency. 
• Develop and market agency-wide publications, presentations, and training programs as approved. 
• Create marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic. 
• Create and distribute public service announcements and press releases.
• Develop and maintain relationships with members of the local media.
• Work with advertisers for timely and usable ad submissions. 
• Copy, edit, proofread, and revise communications. 
• Design email marketing campaigns and coordinate with Chief Operating Officer.
• Recommend, implement, and maintain website design and operation. 
• Create and maintain social media sites. 
• Research media coverage and industry trends. 
• Conduct extensive media outreach. 
• Present educational domestic violence programs to target groups within service area as needed.
• Attend meetings/trainings relative to position as assigned. 
• Develop and distribute agency newsletter. 
• Serve as a member of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Committee. 
• Support and assist other agency sites as needed. 
• Supervise volunteers to assist with workload as needed. 
• Maintain facility, staff, volunteer, and client confidentiality at all times. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Supports and speaks in positive terms about DVSSP mission and others in the organization. 
• Takes initiative to do more than is required or expected in the job. 

• Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for learning new skills and assuming new/changing roles. 
• Takes full accountability for meeting commitments and achieving expected results. 
• Accepts challenges and uses creative approaches to assess and solve problems. 
• Exhibits a primary prevention mindset as a means toward ending domestic violence. 
• Supports and model the core values of trauma informed care. 

Skills, Abilities, Education, Qualifications, and Experience

• A. or B.S. in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or other related field and/or experience communications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Collaborate with peers and other departments within the agency.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient computer, Internet, and email skills

Clearances, Licenses, and Physical Requirements

• Must sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Must provide proof of General Liability insurance.

• • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint processed in accordance with Public Law 92-522 and the Child Protective Services Law (Title 23, Pa C.S. Chapter 63), Federal Criminal History Background Check.
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
  • PA State Police Report of Criminal History Clearance.

• Possess current PA driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle