Communications Coordinator

Were seeking someone who is excited to tell the world about Agate and its program participants. This person must approach storytelling with sensitivity for the experience of our clients most of whom have experienced homelessness. The coordinator will lead Agates work in ethical storytelling and addition we are also looking for someone who is genuinely excited to own and grow our social media presence. Someone who is eager to think strategically about how to tell our stories engage our community and elevate our mission online. This person will be part of the fundraising operations of our organization so they will also have to learn the lens of communicating through a fundraising context for some of their work.

Reporting to the Vice President of External Relations the Communications Coordinator executes internal and external communications for Agate. Role responsibilities include execution of digital communications print newsletters fundraising appeals social media graphic design and support on events.

Position Responsibilities:

• (35%) Internal and External Digital Communications Create and send all digital communications including e-stories e-newsletters event invitations and special announcements. Operate within organization systems for mass emailing currently the Raisers Edge database. Be the strategic leader and own execution on social media. Work with VP of External Relations to manage contractors assisting with digital communications. Execute all graphic design for these communications.
• (35%) Internal and External Print Communications Create and send print and communications including fundraising appeals newsletters and event invitations. Manage relationships with print contractors. Execute graphic design for these communications.
• (15%) Story Collection & Telling Engage with cross-functional teams to understand Agates work and gather stories for storytelling purposes. Attend cross-functional team meetings take photos and videos as part of the storytelling process.
• (15%) External Relations Team Participation Attend team meetings and support on all-team projects and activities. Support on execution and at times project leadership of External Relations events.

Benefits of working with us include:

• 6.15 hours of PTO accrued each pay period prorated for part-time (160 hours of PTO your first year)
  • 11 Floating holidays per year (Prorated based on hire date)
• Medica Health Insurance with 8 options including traditional and high-deductible options.
  • Clear Value from $7-103 Park Nicollet Health Partners and Vantage Plus from $48-150 Passport plan from $170-291
• Employer-paid Dental and Life Insurance for employees
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan- with 1.5% employer contribution offered between 6 & 12 months of employment)
• Referral Bonus Program

Required Qualifications:

0-3 years of experience

Technical Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Capabilities in Graphic design
• Operates well in team environment
• Teamwork is conducted in English. Additional languages spoken by our clients (Spanish Amharic Oromo Somali ASL) is highly valued

Accountabilities:

• Growth of email contact list (numbers established annually)
• At least one contact for story collection per week. Attend cross function team meetings.
• Growth of reach & engagement on social channels (numbers established annually)
• Meet 100% of calendar timelines
• Tracking & reporting earned media quarterly

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to Agate Housing and Services values and mission of ending homelessness and relieving hunger through action and advocacy.
• Commitment to working towards an anti-racist culture both within Agate Housing and Services and the broader community.
• Hold the belief that every household can achieve housing stability.
• Commitment to harm reduction and housing first philosophies.
• Ability to work respectfully with clients coworkers and key stakeholders who are diverse with respect to race ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation socio-economic status and religion.
• Ability to meet expectations regarding paperwork and documentation through organizational skills strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and accurately competency and comfort using technology and computers.

Agate Housing and Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and strives to promote an environment that is diverse and inclusive where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Agate Housing and Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color indigenous people persons with disabilities and LBGTQ individuals.

Required Experience:

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