Communications Assistant

About the role

The Communications Assistant supports the planning and execution of communications, marketing, and design for the Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA). Working within a three-person Communications team, this role owns social media, event marketing, and targeted member communications, while contributing to broader department needs including graphic design, video, photography, and content production. This is a generalist role that presents an excellent opportunity to grow in all aspects of the Communications field.

Benefits

• Hybrid weekly work schedule: 1 remote day, 4 on-site days
• Bi-weekly commute mileage compensation
• $750 in hiring bonuses
• 2 great health benefit plans to choose from, one option is FREE for employee only coverage
• Dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance coverages available
• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability provided at no cost
• HSA employer contribution
• Paid holidays and accrued time-off
• 401k contribution match, immediate vesting after 1 year
• Wellness benefits pay for fitness reimbursement, smartwatch contribution, and more

Responsibilities

Social Media

• Manage KICA's social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
• Plan, produce, and publish content including graphics, short-form video, and written copy
• Monitor engagement and compile basic performance reports

Event Marketing

• Develop production schedules and marketing content for association meetings and member clubhouse events
• Coordinate regularly with clubhouse event planners and meeting administrators
• Distribute event materials across appropriate communication channels

Video & Photo Asset Management

• Maintain KICA's video and photo asset libraries
• Produce short social media videos and conduct brief interview-style recordings
• Upload and format recorded meeting videos for YouTube (title slides, basic editing)
• Coordinate with KICA's professional photographer; develop shot lists for events

Targeted Member & Provider Communications

• Write and design a monthly email newsletter for commercial service providers covering gate access and island updates (via Constant Contact); maintain the distribution list
• Draft neighborhood notices to property owner segments, primarily regarding construction updates; coordinate with the Maintenance Department for distribution

Digital Signage

• Create and schedule content for KICA's two entrance digital signs using planned content schedules and a design template

Department Inbox & Content Requests

• Monitor and manage the department's general email inbox; respond to or route member inquiries appropriately
• Track and fulfill internal content production requests, or coordinate scheduling with the broader team

Branded Materials & General Support

• Design branded materials for internal departments, including presentations, signage, and print collateral
• Assist the Communications Specialist and Director of Communications with copywriting, graphic design, administrative tasks, and vendor coordination as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
• Professional experience in communications, marketing, or a related role
• Experience managing a website (WordPress), preferred
• Familiarity with Kiawah Island or similar private residential communities, preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and contexts
• Basic graphic design skills; ability to produce images and marketing materials
• Basic video editing experience
• Smartphone photography and videography proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently, meet deadlines, and maintain organized production schedules
• Professional, friendly, and proactive — comfortable communicating openly with teammates, including asking questions and flagging when support is needed

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk
• Repetitive motion related to normal computer and desk operations

Other Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check
• Maintain a valid South Carolina Driver's License

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