Development Communications Specialist

Working at Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS' breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS), we value every team member's contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.

Join the NVFS Family: We are looking to hire Communications Specialist to join the NVFS Development team As the Development Communications Specialist, you will assist in creating and executing communications content for fundraising events, drives and projects. As the specialist, you will shepherd the creation of communications materials from the planning phase, to creation and completion, under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications and in collaboration other members of the development and communications team.

Benefits and Compensation: We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

This position has a salary range in the mid 50s to low 60s.

In this role, you will:

• Create calendar and plans for the creation and distribution of NVFS fundraising content.
• Distribute fundraising emails and determine best times to distribute content to email lists, based on established editorial calendar.
• Work closely with events and drives team to develop and execute promotion and communications needs for fundraising drives. Develop promotion strategies, social media messages, content and emails related to the Back-to-School Drive, Fall Food Drive and Holiday Drives as well as in-person donor appreciation events.
• In collaboration with a freelance graphic designer, develop timely, effective and appealing content for the NVFS Gala – the organization's largest yearly fundraising event.
• • This includes, but is not limited to content for promotional emails, posters, program booklets, and social media. etc.
• Coordinate finalized content with Development & Communications team in order for timely printing of materials.
• Work closely with corporate partnerships team on promotion needs for the yearly NVFS-hosted CARE Awards, including but not limited to posters, PowerPoint slides and winner promotion toolkit. Work with graphic designer to create more complex materials.
• Develop social media or email graphics for events and drives for use in public-facing content as needed.
• Attend occasional in-person events to foster relationships with donors and partners; manage participant questions and needs; distribute print materials; and provide communications and slideshow support.
• Participate in regular supervision with supervisor and provide regular updates.
• Remain current on knowledge of standards and other program-related information.
• Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet relevant guidelines.

Your Background: We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.

• Relevant work experience; this can include internships, volunteering, or other professional or personal experiences
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field, Associate's degree or Communications-related certification preferred but not required
• Familiarity with design programs such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions, programs, and departments
• Oral and written fluency in English; Spanish language skills a plus but not required. Additional language skills always welcome.
• Proficiency in usage of basic technological tools including laptops/computers, email, phones, and internet; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks upon hire
• May be called upon to work beyond normal working hours

Preferred

• Data entry and website content editing
• Experience with design programs such as Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• 2 year(s): Experience in community outreach, fundraising, or communications

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Communication or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer

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