Are you a freelance communications/marketing specialist! Do you care about social justice and equity?
CoDE is looking to contract with a freelancer to assist with a broad range of communications/marketing projects (publicity, collateral, website updates, newsletter content). This is a part-time, grant-funded position – thanks to the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.
If you’re interested, check out the job description:
The Communications/Marketing Specialist will assist the Communications chair with increasing brand awareness, program publicity, online visibility (website/social media), and creation and production of collateral.
This is a part-time contract position, working remotely, for an initial three-month period, with an expectation that it will be renewed for up to two years (with grant funding), and longer if funds are secured.
Qualified applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter, writing sample, and references to: Donna Jolly at jollydonna1@gmail.com by April 24.
Responsibilities include:
- write and design monthly e-newsletter
- publicize programs and events (write news releases, create flyers, post on website, create Facebook event and post on Facebook and Instagram)
- design collateral for organization (brochures, business cards, etc.)
- write and design content for CoDE website (including creating pages and forms)
- create PowerPoint presentations for programs/meetings
- track progress toward communications goals
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Adept with using online communications and marketing tools (Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress for website, etc.)
- Basic design skills (flyers, website, signs, brochures, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to meet deadlines and to plan ahead and prepare to meet future deadlines
- Detail-oriented
- An interest in community-building/social justice, and a desire to be part of an effort to create diverse, equitable and vibrant communities
