Communications Specialist

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington

Job Description

 

Full job description

Position Summary:

The Communications Specialist will support the Development Team by writing and editing appeals and other materials and assisting with the production of presentations and videos.

Responsibilities:

Work with the Development Team to support Catholic Charities community outreach and fund development.

  • Work with the Director of Development to develop strategies for fund-raising campaigns
  • Write and edit copy for appeals, letters, newsletters, and other materials to support the efforts of Development and Communications
  • Gather stories, interview clients, and work with a professional videographer to produce videos for internal use and for the Development Team's outreach efforts and fund-raising events
  • Provide writing coaching to members of the Development Team as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

 


Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant area (i.e., Communications, English, Journalism, etc.) Required

Experience

  • Five years of experience working in communications and public relations required.

Special Skills

  • Strong writing and communications skills
  • Ability to work with a as a team member in the spirit of collaboration
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Availability for flexible scheduling
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Power Point

Licensure, Registration, or Certification

  • Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State

Employment is conditional upon:

  • Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

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