Communications Director

Are you a marketing or communications professional looking for a way to have a significant impact on a cause that you care about?  Come volunteer with A Better Chance of Andover and help us achieve our mission of addressing the inequity in education and leadership opportunity experienced by students of color.

Position overview

A Better Chance of Andover is seeking a dynamic Communications Director to spearhead our messaging strategy and communications activities. The primary objective is to attract and engage volunteers, community members, and donors. In this role, you will develop and implement communications plans, and lead a team of volunteers to execute day-to-day communications targeting potential students, donors, and volunteers.As Communications Chair, you will have the opportunity to join the Board of Directors if you wish to serve in that capacity.

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What will you do?

  • Manage messaging standards and update organizational branding as needed.

  • Develop templates for Newsletter and Social Media posts and website.

  • Develop a communications calendar teaming with your peer Development Chair and Marketing Project Manager

  • Direct publication, including the planning, content development, design and production of:

    • Periodic e-newsletters and an annual print newsletter

    • Social media posts for community outreach, events and Scholar activities

    • Solicitation letters in support of and partnership with Development Committee

    • Event invitations in support of development efforts

  • Support Scholar recruiting efforts; update recruiting videos and presentations.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Experience in marketing or sales communications.

  • Project management, people management, and organizational skills .

  • Strong writing skills a must; experience with writing for social media a plus.

  • Requires creativity, adaptability and ability to collaborate.

  • Experience in fundraising, working with a volunteer organization or nonprofit is helpful, not required.

  • Passionate commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

  • 5-10 hours per month; hours per week will vary based on the communications schedule.

  • Hybrid role.

Interested candidates are invited to inquire informally via email. You may also include your LinkedIn profile or resume.