Communications Associate

Jewish Association for Services for the Aged•New York, NY

42d•$0 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Communications Associate, you'll play an essential role in bringing JASA's mission to life through engaging digital content, marketing campaigns, social media, and storytelling. Working closely with the Associate Director of Communications, you'll help elevate JASA's brand, increase community engagement, and showcase the impact of our programs serving older New Yorkers.

Requirements

One to three years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
Experience creating digital and print marketing materials
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong graphic design and content creation abilities
Creative thinker with exceptional attention to detail
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
Positive, proactive, and team-oriented attitude
Willingness to travel throughout New York City's five boroughs and Long Island
Canva
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Google Workspace
Hootsuite or similar social media management platform
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter)
Google Analytics
Mail merge software
Ability to quickly learn new communications technologies

Nice To Haves

Experience managing social media platforms preferred
Nonprofit communications experience is a plus
Familiarity with basic fundraising principles preferred
Sense of humor and enthusiasm for mission-driven work
Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
Video editing software such as Adobe Premiere or iMovie (preferred)

Responsibilities

Design print and digital marketing materials for agency programs, events, and initiatives
Create engaging digital communications that increase participation and community engagement
Serve as the communications point person for the Outreach Committee and program staff
Develop promotional materials that maintain consistent JASA branding
Create calendar listings to promote programs and events
Assist with editorial and administrative communications projects
Support ongoing updates to the JASA website
Create new web pages, forms, graphics, and digital content
Keep website calendars, news items, and program information current
Produce video content for digital platforms
Help improve the user experience and online engagement
Create engaging content for multiple social media platforms, including: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter)
Develop and maintain a comprehensive social media content calendar
Schedule and publish content through Hootsuite
Increase brand awareness and audience engagement
Research and cultivate relationships with community influencers
Monitor social media performance using Google Analytics and other reporting tools
Partner with program staff to identify compelling client and staff stories
Conduct outreach to gather content for communications campaigns
Maintain and manage JASA's client story database for marketing and partnership opportunities
Ensure marketing materials accurately reflect JASA's mission and impact
Work closely with PR consultants to coordinate media opportunities
Identify events, client stories, and organizational highlights for media coverage
Assist in preparing communications reports for the Board of Trustees
Collaborate across departments to support communications and outreach initiatives
Train staff on Canva and mail merge software
Promote consistent branding standards across all agency communications
Provide communications support to multiple departments as needed
Travel throughout New York City and Long Island as needed
Attend occasional evening and weekend events
Support additional communications and marketing initiatives as assigned