Responsibilities

Developing a comprehensive communications strategy

Working directly with the CEO, create a comprehensive communications plan that aligns directly with the organization's mission and strategic plan.
Implement the communication plan.

Developing a crisis management communications plan

Social media management

Develop and maintain social media accounts for the organization
Post to each social media account on a regular basis
Ensure that all social media posts are framed to support our overall communications plan, mission, strategic plan, and critical talking points.
Whenever possible, posts should include pictures and videos of FR5 employees working directly in the field with organizations, parents, and children.

Website/App management

Create, update, and maintain a Future Ready Five app for phones
Update, and maintain our FR5 website.
Ensure that the website is framed to support our overall communications plan, mission, strategic plan, and critical talking points.
Operate as the main point of contact between website/app developers and FRC.

Outreach

Develop and grow a list-serv of Central Ohio families and organizations involved and interested in the prenatal-5 space.
Significantly increase the number of Central Ohio individuals and organizations we are in direct communication with through social media and list-serv emails & regular mail communications.
Work closely with the Vice President of Advancement to grow and monitor our database.

Media creation & output

Taking regular pictures and videos of FR5 team members interacting with the community at events.
Sharing pictures and videos on social media and in newsletters regularly.
Ensure that names for anyone under the age of 18 are not used in any communication.
Consider and add other forms of media for content creation

Newsletters

Create a monthly newsletter template for families and organizations connected to FR5.
Create the monthly newsletter.
Send the monthly newsletter out by the 1^st of each month.
Create a semi-annual FR5 Update template for families and organizations connected to FR5.
Create the semi-annual FR5 Update
Send semi-annual FR5 Update using standard mail, email, and social media by the 1^st day of June and the 1^st day of December each year.
Ensure that all monthly newsletters and semi-annual updates are approved by the CEO before distribution.

Written Communication

Ensure that all grammar, spelling, and punctuation are accurate and without error before posting or sending communications out.
Draft/edit letters and articles for the CEO or COO as needed.
Create clear messaging themes, words, phrases, and sentences for the entire FR5 team to use and drive our message.

General Marketing

Create graphic design and content to support general collateral efforts for FR5 as needed by staff.
Act as a liaison between FR5 and advertising/media organizations.

Qualifications

This job is for you if you have...

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
An entrepreneurial mindset
the ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
an interest in and ability to create a full communications strategy
a self-starter mindset
the personality that enjoys and is good at being a "jack of all trades" with marketing/communications
a passion for non-profit work and child advocacy
a real penchant for being a builder
an interest in really making a difference in central Ohio

Education

Experience

At least 5 years of experience working in the media, communications, or marketing field.

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