Communications Associate

Key Responsibility:

Content & Storytelling

• Draft and edit content for newsletters, email campaigns, website updates, blog posts, and print materials
• Support messaging aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities and initiatives
• Collect and shape stories from programs, grantees, partners, and staff
• Assist in translating impact and outcomes into accessible narratives
• Support routine website updates, including page edits, content uploads, and basic content maintenance

Digital & Social Media

• Support content scheduling and posting across social media platforms
• Draft platform-appropriate copy and basic graphics using tools such as Canva and Adobe
• Monitor engagement and assist with basic performance summaries
• Support accessibility best practices, including alt-text and captions

Communications Support

• Draft press releases, announcements, and media materials for review
• Maintain media lists and communications contact databases
• Support internal communications and staff updates
• Help ensure brand consistency across all communications
• Assist with preparing communications reports and summaries for leadership and board materials, as directed
• Support communications materials for fundraising efforts and donor-facing campaigns, as directed

Events & Campaigns

• Provide communications support for events, campaigns, and special initiatives
• Assist with event promotion materials, invitations, and post-event communications

• Support communications for events, campaigns, and special initiatives
• Assist with promotional materials, invitations, and post-event recaps
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather assets and timelines

 Administrative & Project Support

• Maintain communications calendars, trackers, and content archives
• Support workflows, deadlines, and approvals
• Coordinate with staff to gather information and meet timelines

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience: 3+ years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or digital content development; nonprofit or mission-driven experience preferred.

Skills:

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience supporting communications plans or campaigns.
• Experience managing social media content.
• Familiarity with digital tools such as Canva, Adobe, CMS platforms, SharePoint, and email tools.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience in a nonprofit or advocacy organization preferred.

Ethics & Integrity:

• High level of professionalism and ethical standards, with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity in managing sensitive information.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and adherence to compliance guidelines.

Salary Range: $38,500 – $55,000

Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k) retirement savings and planning, medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, vacation, and paid holidays. Other benefits include cell phone and gym reimbursement, education assistance, and professional development.

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to careers@fndmidsouth.org. All materials should be addressed to the attention of Meshelle Rawls, VP of People & Culture. Candidates invited to move forward in the hiring process should be prepared to submit a writing sample and references.