Communication Coordinator

Beverly School for the Deaf•Beverly, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD) is seeking a creative, collaborative, and highly organized Communications Coordinator. This role is crucial for telling the organization's story, strengthening community engagement, and advancing its mission through strategic communications, marketing, fundraising support, and digital engagement. The Communications Coordinator will work in partnership with the Director of Advancement and Executive Director to develop and implement communication, marketing, and community engagement strategies. This role aims to enhance CCCBSD's visibility, support fundraising efforts, and connect with various stakeholders including families, donors, alumni, community partners, and the public. As the primary communications professional, the individual will collaborate across departments to produce compelling, accessible, and culturally responsive communications that highlight the impact of students, programs, and the overall mission. The daily tasks can be varied, including photographing events, creating content for fundraising campaigns, updating the website, supporting alumni gatherings, and sharing the work being done on campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
Three to five years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit advancement, or a related field.
Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication, and storytelling skills.
Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Experience creating digital and print marketing materials.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive communication.
Willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL).
Comfort working occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising and community events.
Microsoft 365: Word and Excel
Google Workspace: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Calendar
WordPress or similar website content management systems: Website content updates and page editing
Canva or similar graphic design platforms: Social media graphics, flyers, presentations, and print materials
Zoom or similar virtual meeting platforms: Meetings, webinars, screen sharing, recording, and collaboration
Meta Business Suite or similar social media management tools: Facebook and Instagram scheduling, insights, and messaging

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Deaf community, nonprofit organizations, educational environments, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
Experience supporting fundraising, donor communications, or advancement initiatives preferred.
Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, InDesign, and/or Photoshop for professional graphic design, photo editing, and video production
CapCut or similar video editing software: Short-form video creation, social media content, and promotional materials
Email marketing platforms: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar tools for newsletters, email campaigns, and audience communications
CRM software: Bloomerang or other constituent/donor management systems
Race Roster or similar event registration platforms: Event registration management and participant communications
YouTube Studio: Uploading, managing, and optimizing school videos and digital content
Linktree or similar social media landing page tools: Creating and managing resource links and campaign pages
ApprovalMax or similar purchasing/invoice approval workflow systems: Managing internal approvals and administrative processes
Experience creating accessible digital content, including captions, alt text, accessible documents, and inclusive digital design practices, is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies that support CCCBSD's mission, fundraising efforts, and community engagement.
Create compelling written, visual, photographic, video, and digital content for families, donors, alumni, board members, and the broader community.
Manage CCCBSD's website, social media platforms, newsletters, email communications, and editorial calendars.
Ensure consistent branding, messaging, accessibility, and culturally responsive communication across all platforms.
Capture school events, classroom activities, and community engagement through photography, video, and storytelling.
Coordinate communication plans and promotional materials for fundraising campaigns, annual appeals, special events, conferences, and community outreach.
Partner with the Director of Advancement on donor communications, annual reports, stewardship initiatives, and marketing strategies.
Develop and maintain strategic social media and content calendars while monitoring engagement analytics.
Collaborate across departments to gather stories, photos, and content that celebrate student success and organizational impact.
Coordinate website updates, email marketing campaigns, conference materials, brochures, advertisements, and promotional collateral.
Build meaningful relationships with families, alumni, donors, volunteers, community organizations, and professional partners.
Represent CCCBSD at internal and external events in a professional, mission-driven manner.