Baltimore Children and Youth Fund
Communications Assistant
Baltimore Children and Youth Fund, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Title:
Communications Assistant (Part-Time)Location:
Baltimore, MD - Hybrid Work EnvironmentSalary Range:
$20/hrReports to:
Senior Director of External AffairsBaltimore Focus:
Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) is a Baltimore-centric organization committed to hiring Baltimore residents first, while also considering qualified applicants from outside the city.FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTAll exempt hires are subject to annual financial disclosure requirements to the City of Baltimore Ethics Board. For more information, please visit
https://ethics.baltimorecity.gov/financial-disclosure
.ABOUT BALTIMORE CHILDREN & YOUTH FUNDBCYF is dedicated to ensuring that our children and youth are healthy and ready to succeed in school. We collaborate with grassroots organizations to create opportunities for young people to learn and thrive. BCYF awards grants to organizations providing programs to thousands of Baltimore's youth.This is a part-time position with full benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid mileage for local travel, and support for professional development opportunities.Travel within Baltimore City is required. The ideal candidate will have an awareness of the social dynamics impacting the City.BCYF provides a hybrid working environment that allows staff to work remotely when in-person meetings or tasks are not required.BCYF has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires employees to be vaccinated unless they have a medical or religious exemption.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Communications Coordinator plays a key role in supporting BCYF’s External Affairs Office. This position is responsible for creating and generating communications and marketing content for social and public media, external communications, and in-person events.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCreative Content:
Draft compelling social media and external content that showcases BCYF’s programs.Marketing Trends and Implementation Support:
Follow up on current marketing trends and assist with implementing them across BCYF’s platforms.Project Management Support:
Use BCYF’s project management tools to ensure deadlines are met.Relationship Building:
Nurture relationships with external stakeholders, including donors and community members.Collaborative Engagement:
Collaborate with the External Affairs office to align marketing and communications efforts.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCECommunications Expertise:
At least one (1) year of marketing and communications experience, ideally in a nonprofit.Baltimore City Insight:
An understanding of Baltimore City and its public and private sectors.Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.Self-Driven:
A proactive and self-driven approach with the ability to work independently.Tools and Software:
Proficiency in Neon, ClickUp, Google Workspace, and familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and video editing tools.Equal OpportunityBCYF is committed to complying with all equal opportunity laws and prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment.
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Communications Assistant (Part-Time)Location:
Baltimore, MD - Hybrid Work EnvironmentSalary Range:
$20/hrReports to:
Senior Director of External AffairsBaltimore Focus:
Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) is a Baltimore-centric organization committed to hiring Baltimore residents first, while also considering qualified applicants from outside the city.FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTAll exempt hires are subject to annual financial disclosure requirements to the City of Baltimore Ethics Board. For more information, please visit
https://ethics.baltimorecity.gov/financial-disclosure
.ABOUT BALTIMORE CHILDREN & YOUTH FUNDBCYF is dedicated to ensuring that our children and youth are healthy and ready to succeed in school. We collaborate with grassroots organizations to create opportunities for young people to learn and thrive. BCYF awards grants to organizations providing programs to thousands of Baltimore's youth.This is a part-time position with full benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid mileage for local travel, and support for professional development opportunities.Travel within Baltimore City is required. The ideal candidate will have an awareness of the social dynamics impacting the City.BCYF provides a hybrid working environment that allows staff to work remotely when in-person meetings or tasks are not required.BCYF has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires employees to be vaccinated unless they have a medical or religious exemption.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Communications Coordinator plays a key role in supporting BCYF’s External Affairs Office. This position is responsible for creating and generating communications and marketing content for social and public media, external communications, and in-person events.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCreative Content:
Draft compelling social media and external content that showcases BCYF’s programs.Marketing Trends and Implementation Support:
Follow up on current marketing trends and assist with implementing them across BCYF’s platforms.Project Management Support:
Use BCYF’s project management tools to ensure deadlines are met.Relationship Building:
Nurture relationships with external stakeholders, including donors and community members.Collaborative Engagement:
Collaborate with the External Affairs office to align marketing and communications efforts.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCECommunications Expertise:
At least one (1) year of marketing and communications experience, ideally in a nonprofit.Baltimore City Insight:
An understanding of Baltimore City and its public and private sectors.Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.Self-Driven:
A proactive and self-driven approach with the ability to work independently.Tools and Software:
Proficiency in Neon, ClickUp, Google Workspace, and familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and video editing tools.Equal OpportunityBCYF is committed to complying with all equal opportunity laws and prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment.
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