Communications Associate

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Development to implement and manage the department’s communications plan and schedule.
• Prepare donor stewardship materials including newsletters, updates, and donor communications.
• Cook up the organization’s Annual Report, including drafting content and gathering visual materials.
• Aid in preparing materials for donor meetings, site visits, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Support fulfillment of sponsor and partner recognition deliverables throughout the year.
• Coordinate communications priorities across development campaigns, stewardship initiatives, and events.
• Develop and draft content for NMIC’s social media platforms to support fundraising campaigns, events, and organizational visibility.
• Manage the social media calendar and publishing schedule.
• Publish approved content across social media platforms and ensure consistency with organizational messaging.
• Maintain brand consistency across communications materials and digital channels.
• Draft and update content for the organization’s website, including donor-facing and fundraising content.
• Ensure program and fundraising information on the website remains current and accurate.
• Support in monitoring private grant application portals for proposal status updates and notifications.
• Create promotional and communications materials for fundraising events.
• Prepare event collateral such as invitations, programs, signage, and sponsor materials.
• Assist with post-event communications and follow-up materials.
• Assist with logistics and preparation for fundraising events, including NMIC’s benefit and other events.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in nonprofit communications, marketing, development communications, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to prepare clear and engaging donor-facing communications.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content calendars.
• Experience producing graphic design or communications materials (experience with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms preferred).
• Experience updating website content using a content management system (CMS).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple communications projects simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across departments and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to NMIC’s mission and values.

Salary/Benefits

NMIC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid time off consisting of 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, 11 agency holidays, plus the week off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day; a 401k with agency contribution; and other benefits. Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000.

Nmic Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer