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Beginnings , Inc.

Development and Communications Officer

Beginnings , Inc., Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610


Reports to: Chief Development and Communications Officer

Summary: The Development and Communications Officer must be committed to and advocate forNBFA’s mission to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-basedlearning that helps develop essential social, emotional and critical-thinking skills. This gives all children afoundation to achieve their full potential at every stage of life. A critical player on the Development and Communications team, the Development and Communications Officer places NBFA’s story externally to help frame the organization’s fundraising efforts. He/she brings this story to donors, donor prospects, prospective families and other key stakeholders. He/she is responsible for fulfillment/portfolio management and supporting events.

Principal Accountabilities:Operate all social media channels including Twitter, Facebook Instagram and You Tube, writing allcontent, creating graphics/videos, and monitoring NBFA’s brand onlineManage website structure, draft content and serve as a project manager for design and planningmaintenance and refreshes.Draft press releases and announcements to promote NBFA to donors and the community at largeProduce analytic reports to determine best practices and make recommendations to improve NBFA’sreach to key audiences.Produce strategic content and materials (including videos, graphics, summary sheets) needed fordonor and donor prospect engagementCreate video scripts, shoot footage and edit video for publication on YouTube and other videoplatforms.Capture and draft story-telling moments that can be converted into multi-purpose marketing,branding and stewardship materialsManage the donor portfolio including database upkeep and gift acknowledgments.Co-draft, layout and coordinate donor solicitations. .Support event planning and implementation effortsCreate materials and position advertisements to support enrollment effortsCopy edit and proofreading, as needed.Benefits:Friendly work environmentHealth coverage includes medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits (generous portion ofpremium paid by NBFA)Life, AD & D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability InsuranceTen (10)+ paid holidaysVacation / Sick Leave / Personal Time

Classification:Full-time/Exempt/12-monthRequirements

Certification, Knowledge and Skills:

The Development and Communications Officer must:1. Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years’ experience2. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills3. Have sound and audience-conscious writing skills4. Be able to plan, prioritize tasks and effectively manage time5. Have strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs6. Graphic design programs (Photoshop, Indesign) and video editing experience (Premier Pro)

Please email cover letter and resume to: employment@nbfacademy.org

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