Communications Associate

at  Upper Valley Haven

The Upper Valley Haven provides temporary shelter, supportive housing, food, and problem solving to those in need in addition to school year and summer programming for children. At the Haven, we invest in our team by providing outstanding benefits and cultivating a culture focused on their well-being and personal and professional growth. Come join our team of highly motivated and caring professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent professional and work experience.
• Experience in digital marketing preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to adapt to new technology quickly.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Can work independently and as part of a small team.
• Knowledge of WordPress.
• Experience with Google analytics a plus.
• Broad understanding of issues around poverty

• Drive consistent brand management throughout all print, electronic, internal and external communications and messaging.
• Execute multi-channel social media activities, assesses performance, and provides effective monitoring.
• Regularly update social media reach to target audiences.
• Develop, edit, and share engaging, consistent content (e.g., original text, photos, original video content) that adheres to the Haven’s brand guidelines.
• Create and distribute the monthly Haven e-newsletter (audience 10,000+/-).
• Contribute content for printed fundraising appeals throughout the year.
• Maintain the Haven’s website through WordPress, updating and refreshing content weekly.
• Use video and photography as part of the frequent storytelling about the Haven’s work.
• Stay up to date with digital media developments.
• Stay up to date with events that are related to the Haven’s work.
• Manage special events and other gatherings of people with the goal of connecting the value of the Haven’s services to the community.
• Coordinate the Haven’s team for the annual Covered Bridges Half Marathon including attendance, set-up, and building a positive experience for the participating runners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent professional and work experience.
• Experience in digital marketing preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to adapt to new technology quickly.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Can work independently and as part of a small team.
• Knowledge of WordPress.
• Experience with Google analytics a plus.
• Broad understanding of issues around poverty.