Development and Communications Specialist

Community Health Centers of Burlington•Essex Junction, VT

About The Position

This position will handle the day-to-day activities of the Communications and Development Specialist position, which includes creating communications materials and helping support special events and other development activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years nonprofit experience
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook) and WordPress, and highly proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and familiarity with other Adobe programs.
Strong leadership skills
Excellent speaking skills
Strong planning, organizational, time management, and administrative skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written skills
Strong proficiency with social media
Ability to work with, build, and maintain positive relationships with community partners and board members
Ability to multitask
Ability to solve complex problems and demonstrate critical thinking
Ability to work independently
Ability to adapt to demanding situations and work well under pressure
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Familiar with the Chittenden and southern Grand Isle County communities
Appreciation and respect for other cultures and people of diverse backgrounds
Must have a valid drivers license and access to a working vehicle.
Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 35 lbs.
Must have a valid Vermont driver's license and access to a working vehicle.
All CHCB employees must maintain professional and effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public.
All CHCB employees must provide high quality customer service to both internal customers (fellow employees), and external customers (patients and business associates) on a consistent basis.
All CHCB employees must protect the confidentiality of all patients, patient care, staff/personnel information, business and proprietary information, and financial information. Employees must read and acknowledge receipt of CHCB’s Confidentiality Policy.
Employees must complete required trainings and adhere to the Code of Conduct, and policies in the Employee Handbook. Employees must read and acknowledge receipt of CHCB’s Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison and build positive working relationships with community members and partnering agencies.
Co-manage CHC social media accounts, including creating strategies, content calendars, and analytics reports.
Design and produce print and electronic materials consistent with CHC brand standards (e.g., e-newsletters, brochures, flyers, annual report, education and development packets, and editing videos occasionally).
Work with all CHC departments to create and distribute patient communications.
Oversee the grammar, formatting, and structure of all patient-facing documents (including participation on Doc-Omittee and Survey/Phones Committee).
Assist with planning and execution of fundraising events.
Support all development activities, including donor relations, in-kind gift management, database management.
Assist with media outreach (e.g., creating targeted media lists, drafting press releases and press conference logostics).
Manage website maintenance and upkeep.
Research and contribute text for foundational, corporate and government grant opportunities.
Contribute CR&D Committee agenda items and support meeting with scheduled reminders, Minute taking and follow-up materials.
Ensure that all services are maintained in accordance with CHC’s mission and goals.
Other duties as assigned
Runs errands as requested.