Communications Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Communications Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Director of Communications
WORKSITE: Omaha NE

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION: In 2022 Immigrant Legal Center and Refugee Empowerment Center merged and the combined nonprofit organization is now the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA). CIRAs mission is to empower immigrants and refugees to live confidently through highquality legal representation resettlement and social work and to create welcoming communities through education and advocacy.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: CIRA is looking for a creative and detailoriented Communications Coordinator to join our team. This role will support our organizations storytelling efforts across multiple platforms while helping implement our internal and external communication initiatives. The core functions of this position include: 1 content creation and social media; 2 production of digital and print materials; and 3 communications project support. The ideal candidate for this position brings strong writing skills basic design skills and excellent organizational aptitude. They should enjoy collaborative work and be able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
Content Creation & Brand Support

• Develop engaging written content for social media websites email newsletters and print materials
• Assist in capturing and organizing photos and video content for storytelling purposes
• Support consistent brand application across all communication channels
• Help maintain the organizations digital asset library
• Contribute to the development of impactful stories and client spotlights
• Assist with preparing talking points and materials for interviews or presentations

• Design basic digital and print materials using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Support website updates and content management
• Help coordinate with vendors for production of communication materials
• Assist with tracking media coverage and organizing media contacts
• Support event communications including promotional materials and postevent recaps
• Help maintain inventory of printed materials and branded items

• Help manage content calendars and coordinate project timelines
• Assist with tracking communication metrics and preparing simple reports
• Support the of communication campaigns across departments
• Help develop internal communications to staff
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors Degree in Public Relations Journalism Communications Marketing Business or a related field is required
• 1 3 years of experience in content creation marketing or communications is required
• Experience in creative writing including social media press releases internal communications and overall messaging and branding
• Required proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software or similar design software
• Expert with Office 365 (Excel Word SharePoint) and quick to learn new software.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills
• Familiarity with CRM database management is preferred
• Video editing experience is strongly preferred
• Event planning or coordination experience is preferred
• Proficiency or fluency in additional languages other than English is preferred
• Creative capabilities with a good eye for design
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail organization and project management skills
• Dedication to CIRAs Mission and Values
• Strong commitment to CIRAs mission and values in serving immigrants/refugees/newcomers.
• Ability to work sensitively with numerous staff volunteers and clients having diverse personalities lifestyles cultures political orientations and faiths
• Impeccable integrity positive attitude missiondriven and selfdirected
• Ability to think strategically problemsolve exercise good judgment and lead change
• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States

• This job consists of regularly sitting at a desk and using a computer and phone.
• Workdays pertain to a Monday Friday schedule 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

• Hourly rate of pay starting at $23.50 commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including:
  • Unlimited paid time off; 9 paid holidays with yearend holiday break
  • Medical dental vision life and AD&D insurance; employee assistance program; 403b retirement plan with an automatic 5 contribution; and FMLA
  • Yearly stipends for employee development opportunities
  • Relocation assistance; travel and expense reimbursement

TO APPLY
Please upload a cover letter resume writing sample additional portfolio materials and three professional references all in PDF format to the job application link.