Communications Specialist

Kforce • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Kforce has a client in Tampa, FL that is seeking a Communications Specialist. This is an ideal role for a creative and media-savvy individual who enjoys translating legal topics & client cases into stories that both inform and entertain. Responsibilities: Develop captivating content and execute impactful messaging targeted at key stakeholders Works within the Marketing & Development Department to bring life and voice to our brand by telling powerful stories that highlight the organization as a vital client/community resource with significant community impact Reporting to the Development Director and working with staff and volunteer leadership - the Board of Directors & Development Council, the position will be responsible for the development and daily execution of communications strategy including creating social media posts, graphics, email marketing, and other requests Implement, and maintain comprehensive communications agendas that utilize the organization's mission branding, and messaging to tell its story, generate interest in, and ultimately create compelling -calls to action- generate revenue and other resources to support the organization Assist staff members with communications materials that support development related campaigns Manage the Development related sections of the website Develop a clear vision of marketing growth and strategic communication that will result in increased awareness of increased volunteer/client engagement, and increased funding from individuals and corporations BA or BS in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, English, Journalism; 5 years of Development/marketing/communications experience may be substituted for a degree 2-3 years of experience in a same/similar role Experience with marketing programs such as Constant Contact and Hootsuite Knowledge of Adobe design programs including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop Demonstrated knowledge and experience with all social media platforms Excellent writing skills, with experience writing in all mediums Experience writing for the media and press release distribution Experience executing fundraising events from start to finish Demonstrated ability to contribute to and work effectively within a team High level of interpersonal skills Very detailed and deadline-oriented Eye for design, attention to detail and be able to maintain consistency with brand standards

Requirements

• BA or BS in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, English, Journalism; 5 years of Development/marketing/communications experience may be substituted for a degree
• 2-3 years of experience in a same/similar role
• Experience with marketing programs such as Constant Contact and Hootsuite
• Knowledge of Adobe design programs including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with all social media platforms
• Excellent writing skills, with experience writing in all mediums
• Experience writing for the media and press release distribution
• Experience executing fundraising events from start to finish
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and work effectively within a team
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Very detailed and deadline-oriented
• Eye for design, attention to detail and be able to maintain consistency with brand standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in non-profit organization or Law firm
• Experience writing for the media and press release distribution
• Graphic design experience a plus
• Experience working in a donor database such as Raiser's Edge

Responsibilities

• Develop captivating content and execute impactful messaging targeted at key stakeholders
• Works within the Marketing & Development Department to bring life and voice to our brand by telling powerful stories that highlight the organization as a vital client/community resource with significant community impact
• Reporting to the Development Director and working with staff and volunteer leadership - the Board of Directors & Development Council, the position will be responsible for the development and daily execution of communications strategy including creating social media posts, graphics, email marketing, and other requests
• Implement, and maintain comprehensive communications agendas that utilize the organization's mission branding, and messaging to tell its story, generate interest in, and ultimately create compelling -calls to action- generate revenue and other resources to support the organization
• Assist staff members with communications materials that support development related campaigns
• Manage the Development related sections of the website
• Develop a clear vision of marketing growth and strategic communication that will result in increased awareness of increased volunteer/client engagement, and increased funding from individuals and corporations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees