Senior Communications Specialist - The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming, inspiring and saving lives in the Palm Beaches, in Israel and in 70 countries around the world. Each year, Jewish Federation inspires thousands of community members to contribute, volunteer and participate in programs that generate more than $50 million in donations leading to a powerful impact.

Position Summary

The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for researching, writing, fact checking, editing and proofreading written communications for events and programs at the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. The Senior Communications Specialist works with the Senior Communications Director and the Marketing team to support the recruitment of Federation events and programs, as well as developing speeches and visual media that create inspiring and professional Federation programs. This includes consulting with colleagues, preparing remarks and presentations for programs and events, and creating pre- and post-event communications that strengthen attendees’ experience at Federation programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Senior Communications Director and Marketing creative team to maintain and continually reinforce Federation’s messaging, brand and voice.
• Write, edit, proofread and serve as internal consultant for program and event materials such as print collateral, web/digital updates, social media, event-chair speeches, outreach communications, special event invitations, and specific Federation department communications.
• Work with creative team to create compelling and informative slideshows that complement event speaker presentations.
• Utilize expertise to implement succinct, powerful and inspiring work product that reflects the familial and informal tone, voice and personality of the organization.
• Obtain information from print and digital resources as well as Federation professionals (who are internal subject matter experts) and translate it into clear, brief, and palatable messaging that resonates with the audience.
• Adapt messaging across multiple platforms, including print and online, as well as advertising copy, email blasts, marketing collateral and social media platforms.
• Make recommendations for value-added content based on consistent interaction with staff and volunteer leaders as well as partner organizations, synagogues, and other constituencies
• Support Strategic Marketing plans pertaining to public relations, communications, advertising, and social media.
• Implement individual project plans and timelines and, in certain instances, may be asked to serve as project manager, specifically focusing on collaborating with multiple stakeholders and accomplishing set goals
• Aid in the monitoring and analysis of the success and effectiveness of marketing projects.

Qualifications and Success Factors

• Minimum of 5 years writing sales/marketing copy for an advertising agency, marketing agency or working as a supervisor of content creators in a dynamic product or service marketing organization and/or non-profit organization.
• Experience in Television News is a plus.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills; editing and proofreading a must.
• Ability to blend technical writing skills with a familiar, conversational tone, voice and personality and to adapt writing style to target audience.
• Ability to develop and manage marketing project plans and timelines.
• Ability to thrive in a professional, fast-paced, and team-oriented work environment while comfortable working independently as needed.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and operate effectively in a culture of rapid change.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong knowledge and capability with MS Office (notably Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Strong knowledge of AP writing-style.
• Functional level of computer knowledge to comfortably adapt to organization’s database and business automation software tools.
• Desire to contribute in a meaningful way to a growing and thriving non-profit business.
• Ability to infuse Jewish culture, values, traditions and history, particularly relating to Israel, into his/her work.

Work Environment:

Position is eligible to work from home

occasionally

• Follow all Federation policies and procedures,
• Be available to other employees during Federation’s normal business hours,
• Not work from a public place (e.g., coffee shop, library, etc.) and/or join a public, unsecure wi-fi network when working with sensitive or confidential information,
• Coordinate with IT department to maintain appropriate computer equipment and connectivity.

Pay Rate:

In addition to benefits, the annual salary for this role ranges between $70,000 and $75,000. We benchmark our salary ranges for new hires in relation to the role, level, and role location; however, we consider a multitude of factors, to include relevant experience, skills, and education/training, to determine compensation within the identified range.

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time at the Federation’s discretion. Employment is at-will, and this job description is not an employment contract, and nothing herein shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever an employment contract.