Marketing and Communications Assistant
Marketing and Communications Assistant
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Job Description
Why Work for CIRI
Embark on a fulfilling career with CIRI where youll find more than just a job - youll find purpose. As part of our team youll enjoy:
- Meaningful Mission: Contribute to an incredible mission of assisting refugees and immigrants in overcoming barriers to become self-sufficient integrated members of the community.
- Professional Growth: Be part of a diverse and supportive team that encourages your growth and development.
- Community Connection: Establish long-term connections with the community and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve..
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Join the Journey: Empower Lives Shape Futures at The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)
Compensation: $25 per hour
Position Summary
The Marketing and Communications Assistant plays a key role in supporting CIRIs outreach and visibility efforts. This part-time position is responsible for maintaining up-to-date digital and printed content coordinating with traditional media and ensuring that the organization presents a consistent and compelling public image. The ideal candidate is highly organized a skilled communicator and familiar with digital media tools and marketing practices in the nonprofit sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the CIRI website with current information on staff programs events and CIRI in the News media coverage.
- Manage and regularly update the CIRI blog with relevant stories news and program highlights.
- Assist with the creation of engaging content for social media platforms (e.g. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn).
- Maintain and update the organizations media contact list.
- Order and maintain inventory of marketing and communication materials including brochures pamphlets and branded swag items.
- Assemble and distribute outreach kits/packages for CIRI staff involved in external engagement activities.
- Manage and maintain the outreach tracking database.
- Support the creation and distribution of event invitations newsletters and other communications as needed.
- Collect photos and stories from staff clients volunteers etc. to use for CIRI communications.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelors degree preferred
- Experience in marketing communications public relations or nonprofit outreach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with website CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress) social media tools and Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Detail-oriented with a creative and proactive mindset
Preferred:
- Familiarity with graphic design or content creation tools (e.g. Canva Adobe)
- Knowledge of nonprofit communications best practices
- Interest in immigration refugee resettlement and social justice work
Work Environment
- Part-time flexible schedule (approximately 25 hours per week)
- Hybrid work environment available based on organizational needs
- Occasional attendance at events or outreach activities may be required
CIRI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued respected and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability please contact HR at to discuss your needs. We value all applicants and strive to make the application process accessible to everyone.
Employment Type
Part-Time
