Strategic Communications Assistant Director

4 weeks ago


Portland, Oregon, United States New Avenues for Youth Full time

About the Role:

New Avenues for Youth is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Assistant Director of Communications to join our Development team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission to lift young people facing houselessness and provide them with the skills and resources to lead healthy, independent lives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and implement our social media strategy, creating and publishing engaging content to reach new audiences.
  • Develop marketing materials, ensuring organization-wide brand consistency, and working with programs to create flyers and other materials for youth.
  • Update our website content, brainstorming and implementing ways to better share our stories.
  • Coordinate with outside vendors, including printers, graphic designers, photographers, and videographers, to support marketing and communications projects.
  • Support fundraising events, designing materials and acting as a team player to help make them happen.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of five years' experience in development/marketing and/or communications.
  • Experience working in the non-profit sector is preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic design programs is a must, with basic video editing skills a plus.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and remain flexible.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a positive and flexible attitude, and the ability to work independently and take initiative.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including full health, vision, and dental insurance at zero cost to the employee.
  • Generous holiday, personal, and paid time off (PTO) allowances, with roughly five weeks of available time in year one and an additional week added in year two.
  • Discounted gym memberships and access to free counseling services to support your well-being.

Our Commitment to Equity:

New Avenues for Youth is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we recognize the importance of creating a truly equitable space where every voice is heard and valued.

How to Apply:

If you're a motivated and dedicated professional with a passion for communications and development, we encourage you to apply today by clicking on the 'Apply for Job' button and attaching your resume and cover letter.



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