WHS: Hiring for an Communication Coordinator!

September 1st, 2022

About Us:

At Watauga Humane Society, our number one priority is caring for the animals! As an open admission, no-kill shelter, we see roughly 1,600 animals each year from Watauga County. Our goal is to provide top notch care, exercise, and enrichment to keep each animal happy, healthy, and stimulated until their adoption day!

Job Summary:

The Communication Coordinator is responsible for projects related to successfully executing Watauga Humane Society communication plans. This role uses a creative approach to engage the community through a variety of communications tactics that are aligned with the Watauga Humane Society mission and brand.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Writes and designs a variety of different content to support communications and marketing efforts.
  • Develops new content for social media based on communications plan, while managing online relationships and building supporter base
  • Monitors analytics and creates reports detailing the successes and failure of communications campaigns and strategies
  • Stays up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices
  • Ensures consistent messaging across platforms
  • Manages all WHS social media accounts

Availability:

The ideal candidate should have weekly flexibility and availability to occasionally work weekends.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in a communications or marketing role
  • Excels in time management, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, must be self-motivated
  • Exceptional photography/videography skills
  • Experience with graphic software programs used and capable of creating visually compelling presentations and graphic designs
  • Knowledge of email marketing software such as Constant Contact or a similar program

Please submit a resume along with a portfolio and links to social accounts (IG, FB etc.) HERE