Summary Of Cornerstone

Cornerstone is a $5.5 million organization that provides comprehensive services for individuals and families in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crime. Our offices are located in Bloomington, Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis. Learn more at www.cornerstonemn.org.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Cornerstone Benefits:

Health care, paid time off, 12 paid holidays which includes employee birthday, retirement savings with up to 4% match after 1 year, basic life insurance free to employees, long term disability free to employees.

EEO Statement:

Cornerstone strives for a fully inclusive work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran, disability, age, marital or, familial, and/or with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Postion Description

The Communications and Events Coordinator tells Cornerstone’s story in engaging and compelling ways. This position is an integral member of the Development Team, which is responsible for the implementation of a strategic work plan to achieve Cornerstone’s annual fundraising goal. The Communications and Events Coordinator is responsible for fundraising and outreach events and for Cornerstone’s overall communications strategy, including web content and maintenance, marketing and print newsletters, social media, and oversight/management of Cornerstone’s print marketing materials.

Education And/Or Experience

A minimum of two years of experience in communications

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, graphic design (Adobe Adobe Creative Suite preferred), website management (Wordpress preferred), email marketing (Constant Contact preferred), video production, and event planning

HOURS/SCHEDULE This position allows a flexible work schedule which varies based on events, meetings and program needs. The position allows for some remote work, but there will be a substantial number of in-person events and meetings (both internal and external) that will be required for this role. Some events and meetings may be in the evenings or on the weekend.

Qualifications And Key Skill Sets

Must have excellent written and verbal skills, including being a skilled storyteller.

Have a passion for Cornerstone’s mission and the ability to communicate the organization’s mission and vision effectively

Demonstrate the ability to forge and maintain relationships critical to the agency’s future

Independent and self-motivated with strong planning and project management skills, including demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES include but are not limited to the following:

Develop and implement annual communications, ensuring that all communications activities follow brand guidelines

Manage website content development and serve as primary website administrator in collaboration with contracted support team

Write, design and distribute monthly e-newsletter through Constant Contact

Coordinate the production of all Cornerstone print materials, including writing, design, budgeting, maintaining the agency’s inventory of materials and managing relationships with print vendors

Create engaging posts and campaigns on Cornerstone’s social media, taking audience and communications goals into consideration

Track and analyze metrics to measure the effectiveness of current digital marketing efforts and inform future communication strategy

Serve as primary public relations contact, proactively communicating with media outlets, developing press kits and press releases.

Develop and implement annual work plan for the agency’s major in-person or virtual fundraising events, including logistics, budget, program, sponsorships, vendor relationships, attendee registration, promotion and all other communications-related tasks. Serve as day-of contact and prepare financial reports post-event.

Keep up with changing trends, best practices and research in the fields of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and general crime

Build relationships with Cornerstone staff members across the organization to help create high impact content

Other responsibilities as requested by Director of Advancement in support of overall development work at Cornerstone

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Keeps Advancement Director apprised of one’s own professional growth, accomplishments, strengths, and staff feedback, performance, and program needs

Willingness to engage in reflection on power and privilege as it relates to work within our organization and within communities impacted by trauma

Works pro-actively, and positively, with team members – helping to create an environment of mutual respect and maintenance of a high performing team

Alignment with Community-Centric Fundraising Principles

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and those who may be Deaf/Hard of Hearing, to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects, tools, or controls as well as visual acuity. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee should always request assistance if any object needs to be lifted and the employee feels that their capabilities are such that the specific item to be lifted is beyond the employee’s abilities. No employee should attempt to lift more than what is comfortable for them. If such a situation should arise the employee should notify their supervisor to find help with lifting any item regardless of weight if the object to be lifted is awkward or difficult to lift in any way.

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