Job Summary
Children’s Harbor is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to strengthen families of seriously ill children through refuge, respite, and resources. The Graphic Design and Communications Specialist reports to the Director of Strategic Engagement and Marketing and serves as a key creative partner in fulfilling Children’s Harbor’s creative vision. This role supports marketing, communications, fundraising, and public relations efforts through the creation of stories, graphics, print and digital materials, photography, video, and other branded content that advance Children’s Harbor’s mission and strategic goals.
The ideal candidate will bring strong design and graphic arts experience, excellent copywriting skills, and the ability to collaborate closely across teams to support donor engagement, campaign communications, events, and organizational priorities. This position should be comfortable handling internal communication related to projects and managing multiple assignments in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
The position will be located at Arlington Office Center in Birmingham, AL.
Hours: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment: At-Will/Regular
QUALIFICATIONS (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or related field preferred.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills capable of utilizing creative mediums, photography, videography, and storytelling.
• Upon submitting your application and cover letter, please submit examples of your graphic design work and content writing with the date it was written.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred)
• Strong experience in graphic design (InDesign is preferred) and the ability to tell a story through creative visuals.
• Experience obtaining compelling stories for publications, general business correspondence, content writing, and editing for print and web media.
• Experience with managing large projects involving a variety of constituents with the capacity to manage details, communicate needs, and meet deadlines and budget in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Strong relationship building, active listening skills with the ability to communicate warmly with internal and external stakeholders to meet marketing objectives.
• Experience in engaging social media communities via content creation (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc. . . . )
• Effectively collaborates and problem-solves with internal and external partners, creating innovative solutions based on multiple expectations and needs.
• Excellent understanding and familiarity with brand building and brand management.
• Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.
• Ability to attend events and assist as needed.
Additional Qualifications
• Demonstrated proficiency in internet marketing techniques, technologies, and solutions.
• Experience in photography and videography.
Equipment/Tools/Work Aids
General knowledge of all office equipment and Microsoft Office. Must have a cell phone and a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
• Support staff, management, volunteer, and donor communications by serving as a graphic design and communications resource.
• Coordinate and deliver timely, accurate, and understandable information for various audiences through creative materials, social media postings, and other public communications. This includes providing content in a bi-annual printed magazine and a bi-monthly e-newsletter.
• Provide support to the Director of Strategic Engagement and Marketing to help execute an annual marketing plan.
• In partnership with the Director of Strategic Engagement and Marketing, responsible for achieving marketing/communications annual goals and within budget.
• Support Children’s Harbor’s branding initiatives and creative branding projects, collaborating with program leaders.
• Advance digital marketing efforts and social media presence to support brand and strategic initiatives.
• Understanding design needs and ability to execute on needs, including creation of collateral materials and ensuring alignment and adherence to Children’s Harbor branding guidelines.
• Coordinate communications with staff, including leadership, as needed.
• Be a visible, dynamic, and involved Children’s Harbor community participant. Develop familiarity with all areas of operations.
• Foster a work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, professionalism, and a service-oriented approach to serving colleagues.
• Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and appropriate training in pediatric health and nonprofit communications.
• Support a culture of continual improvement, displaying a willingness to evolve, adapt and forge new solutions that improve operational efficiency and/or effectiveness.
Supervised by: Director of Strategic Engagement and Marketing
Interpersonal Communications
Alert, friendly, and unassuming, with a sense of humor and capable of communicating with staff, management, donors, board members, patients and the general public. Extremely high integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of all information received. Must exercise good judgment, have a high level of initiative, and require very little supervision. Must have a high level of professionalism in his/her attitude and interactions, and understanding of our mission as a whole, as well as, the mission of each program and initiative.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and examples to Lauren Marino, Director of Strategic Engagement and Marketing, at laurenmarino@childrensharbor.com
