Senior Communications Associate at " Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities" – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Title: Senior Communications Associate
Job Category: Public Relations & Market
Requisition Number: SENIO002201
Job Type: Full-Time
Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States

Description

Who We Are

For more than 140 years, The Family Partnership has built strong families, vital communities, and better futures for children. We fulfill our mission through counseling, education, and advocacy, primarily in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area. The Family Partnership was founded in 1878 as the Minneapolis Humane Society to protect and serve children that were being abused or exploited. Along with a few name changes, our work has continually transformed to anticipate and address the evolving needs of families and individuals, many of whom are the most vulnerable in our community.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At The Family Partnership, we partner with you and in turn, we partner with those we serve. Our programs holistically address the needs of people in our community. Through our two-generation (2Gen) or whole family approach, we work with people so they can heal from trauma and adversity and move towards greater health and well-being. Our shared values establish a common purpose across our array of programs and services. You can bring your authentic self to the workplace, while practicing both cultural competence and inclusivity. We’re known for developing future leaders in the non-profit space and we expect employees to share their views. Our culture is one of open communication and transparency regardless of job level.

Wages

$27.00 - $32.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits

• $1,000 hiring bonus after 3 months of employment
• Generous paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Long-term disability insurance – the employer pays the premiums
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee
• Voluntary benefits: Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance
• TFP sponsors a retirement plan with a tiered vesting schedule based on years of service, plus a 2% employer contribution after one year of service.

Because TFP is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, TFP employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Job Summary

The Family Partnership is seeking a Senior Communications Associate to help expand brand visibility, create digital and editorial content that influences public opinion, enhance internal communication, and inspire broader engagement with The Family Partnership.

Responsibilities

• Shape the stories TFP is sharing via events, blogs, and one-on-one meetings.
• Work with VP of Advancement to determine the best means of telling each story – social media, blog, video, actors, etc.
• Create quarterly reports for all digital channels.
• Provide copywriting for all digital channels, printed materials, and the quarterly President’s report.
• Plan and create content for all social channels.
• Manage the workflow for marketing emails, including writing copy, email design and creation, audience segmentation, audience maintenance, and scheduling and planning.
• Manage and update company websites as needed.
• Write blog posts for TFP’s website to elevate the organization’s work and integrate content across digital channels, including newsletters.
• Contribute to shaping TFP’s agency-wide Equity, Diversity, & Inclusivity language.
• Provide additional journalistic editing and writing services as needed.
• Maintain brand guideline integrity throughout the agency.
• Utilize Canva and other design software to ensure programs have the necessary print collateral.
• Collaborate with the Development Manager to ensure development team members have the necessary collateral.
• Generate and pitch ideas for ongoing media relations.
• Manage existing contractual relationships with an external PR firm.
• Serve as the media contact for communications inquiries.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited educational institution or demonstrably equivalent knowledge gained through alternative courses of study and life experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in marketing or communications.
• An understanding of digital marketing and communications as it relates to The Family Partnership’s brand and fundraising.
• The ability to foster a creative and productive work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Google applications (calendar, email, ads, social media planner, etc.).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of HTML, WordPress, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing.
• Experience framing compelling cases for diverse donors at different stages of engagement.
• The ability to succeed in a highly collaborative environment.
• You are self-motivated, results-oriented, and goal-focused.
• The ability to analyze data and make decisions based on that analysis.
• The ability to identify long-term and short-term challenges and opportunities for growth and develop appropriate goals and action plans.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• The ability to handle sensitive materials confidentially and maintain data integrity.
• A valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet TFP’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of The Family Partnership. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We value the contributions of a diverse workforce, and we welcome and encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

The Family Partnership participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.

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