Business Services - Communications Specialist

YMCA of Lincoln•Lincoln, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Lincoln is looking for a creative, talented, and purpose-driven Communications Specialist to help share the stories, impact, and mission of the Y with our community. This role serves as a key communications resource for both our Marketing and Mission Advancement teams, creating compelling content that informs, inspires, and engages members, donors, volunteers, staff, and community partners. From donor communications and grant proposals to blogs, social media, fundraising campaigns, and organizational messaging, the Communications Specialist helps identify, develop, and share the stories that showcase the YMCA's impact and inspire people to engage, give, and get involved. If you love writing, telling meaningful stories and want to use your talents to make a difference in the community, this could be the opportunity for you.

Requirements

Approximately 2-5 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, content development, fundraising communications, or a related field
Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and stakeholders
Experience creating content for digital and print communication channels
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Familiarity with social media platforms, email marketing tools, content management systems, Canva, and Adobe products
Ability to exercise creativity, sound judgment, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit, fundraising, or mission-driven organization experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Serving as the YMCA's primary copywriter, creating and refining content for websites, blogs, social media, email marketing, advertising, press releases, member communications, and campaign materials
Developing compelling grant proposal content by researching community needs, program outcomes, and organizational impact
Writing donor communications, fundraising appeals, stewardship materials, impact reports, and other content that demonstrates the impact of philanthropic support
Identifying, developing, and sharing compelling stories that highlight YMCA programs, participants, staff, volunteers, donors, and community impact
Developing fundraising campaign messaging that communicates community needs and donor impact
Drafting speeches, presentations, scripts, talking points, and leadership communications
Managing and maintaining content resources, story libraries, testimonials, and communication assets
Supporting social media content development and audience engagement
Collaborating with Marketing, Mission Advancement, and YMCA leadership to support communication initiatives and organizational goals
Assisting with communication planning, editorial calendars, and content development across multiple channels
Researching communication trends, best practices, and emerging tools to enhance YMCA communications