PCCF seeks Communications Coordinator to join team

Looking for an opportunity to join the team at Park County Community Foundation? We are actively seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator.

See full position description and how to apply below:

Job Title: Communications Coordinator

Location: Livingston, MT

Reports To: Philanthropy Director

Position Type: Part-Time 0.5 FTE, non-exempt

Compensation: $32,000 to $37,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Eligible for part-time health insurance benefits, SIMPLE retirement plan, partial cell phone reimbursement

Organizational Overview:

Over the past 18 years, the Park County Community Foundation has grown into the largest foundation focused solely on the livability of Park County, granting close to $19 million locally. The result of true collective effort, PCCF has strengthened the community’s way of coming together and solving local challenges. We believe that Park County’s challenges can be addressed best with local, collaborative solutions. Through our four key programs, we help strengthen the nonprofits who are working on the front lines of our community so we can have the most impact countywide.

•  We Will: Annual grants awarded to select nonprofits effectively addressing the issues identified by our annual survey of residents’ opinions and hard data.

• Give A Hoot: A month-long giving challenge each year that inspires generosity across the entire community.

• Emerging Issues: Our unique ability to respond to emergent issues and convene people to address them. For example, disaster response, housing affordability, childcare shortage, arts council, and fiscal sponsorships.

• Nonprofit Action: Professional development for the staff and board members of Park County’s nonprofits that increases capacity to carry out their mission.

 As Park County grows, PCCF will continue to be a trusted leader by increasing our ability to foster meaningful philanthropy and community collaboration while honoring our heritage and uniqueness of place.

Position Overview:

The Park County Community Foundation seeks its first Communications Coordinator who can work across teams and remain committed to:

• Strategic Communications & Brand Stewardship: Refine and implement communications strategies, uphold brand standards, collaborate with leadership to generate and publish multimedia storytelling, and track communication effectiveness using analytics.

• Content Development & Execution: Write, edit, design, and publish content across platforms, maintain editorial calendars, coordinate print design and production with external vendors, manage website and email marketing systems, and optimize communications to support fundraising, community events, and organizational reputation.

• Collaboration & Organizational Support: Centralize information and collaborate with all staff to produce donor and nonprofit communications, manage visual assets, build communication tools, and track engagement data.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborates with directors to create and publish digital and print collateral content that portrays all aspects of the community foundation’s work and impact;

2. Uses data to sort and segment audience contacts to appropriately distribute e-newsletters and mailings;

3. Works closely across all departments to centralize information, and tailor it for dissemination to different stakeholder groups;

4. Follows brand guidelines and maintains consistent voice in all communications;

5. Coordinates, organizes, and maintains editorial content calendars on project management software;

6. Co-creates with directors –and follows– a communications plan that maintains a regular and appropriate cadence of communications with various stakeholder groups;

7. Monitors the effectiveness of various communication strategies using metrics, such as engagement levels and audience growth;

8. Updates website content, such as blog posts, calendar, and event registrations on a Squarespace platform;

9. Achieves content approval on print collaterals and coordinates with external print vendors for timely production and distribution;

10. Liaison with local photographers with respect to content submissions and use agreements;

11. Maintains a consistent filing system for communications, photography, vendor invoices, and campaign strategies using best practices;

Qualifications:

• Passion for the mission and values of the Park County Community Foundation;

• Deep familiarity with Park County is desirable;

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with transferable skills, with a focus on digital and print media;

• Excellent written, interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills;

• Proven track record of working collaboratively in a team setting;

• Flexibility to assist with a variety of tasks and provide cross-functional support to meet organizational goals is essential;

• Proficiency with software such as MailChimp, Squarespace, and social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Linked In), and familiarity with or willingness to learn project management platforms such as Trello, Monday.com, or Asana;

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for events, as needed.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Tricia Erikson tricia.erikson@pccf-montana.org. Please include "Communications Coordinator Application - [Your Name]" in the subject line. A hiring committee will begin review of applications on January 8th. Applications after that date will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Finalists should be prepared to present a portfolio of past communications work.

The Park County Community Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Note: This job description is intended as a general guide and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.