Communication Coordinator

The Childrens Center for Communication

WHERE COMMUNICATION COMES FIRST - Since 1876 -

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Make a Lasting Impact

At The Childrens Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD) we provide transformative person-centered education and services for deaf and/or disabled individuals in a language-rich inclusive setting. We envision a world where Deaf and disabled individuals their families and communities thrive with dignity purpose and joy.

We are seeking a creative collaborative and highly organized Communications Coordinator to help tell our story strengthen community engagement and advance our mission through strategic communications marketing fundraising support and digital engagement.

Your Impact

Working in partnership with the Director of Advancement and Executive Director the Communications Coordinator develops and implements communication marketing and community engagement strategies that strengthen CCCBSDs visibility support fundraising efforts and connect with families donors alumni community partners and the broader public.

As the organizations primary communications professional youll partner across departments to create compelling accessible and culturally responsive communications that showcase the impact of our students programs and mission.

No two days are exactly alike. One day you may be photographing a student event the next creating communications for a fundraising campaign updating the website supporting an alumni gathering or collaborating with school leaders to share the incredible work happening across our campus.

Schedule: This position generally follows a MondayFriday daytime schedule with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities for fundraising events school activities conferences and community engagement. CCCBSD values work-life balance and is open to discussing scheduling options including a school-year schedule with additional workdays or a comparable year-round schedule based on organizational needs and the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies that support CCCBSDs mission fundraising efforts and community engagement.
• Create compelling written visual photographic video and digital content for families donors alumni board members and the broader community.
• Manage CCCBSDs website social media platforms newsletters email communications and editorial calendars.
• Ensure consistent branding messaging accessibility and culturally responsive communication across all platforms.
• Capture school events classroom activities and community engagement through photography video and storytelling.
• Coordinate communication plans and promotional materials for fundraising campaigns annual appeals special events conferences and community outreach.
• Partner with the Director of Advancement on donor communications annual reports stewardship initiatives and marketing strategies.
• Develop and maintain strategic social media and content calendars while monitoring engagement analytics.
• Collaborate across departments to gather stories photos and content that celebrate student success and organizational impact.
• Coordinate website updates email marketing campaigns conference materials brochures advertisements and promotional collateral.
• Build meaningful relationships with families alumni donors volunteers community organizations and professional partners.
• Represent CCCBSD at internal and external events in a professional mission-driven manner.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Public Relations Journalism Nonprofit Management or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of professional experience in communications marketing public relations nonprofit advancement or a related field.
• Exceptional writing editing verbal communication and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience creating digital and print marketing materials.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to inclusive accessible and culturally responsive communication.
• Willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL). CCCBSD provides ASL classes for staff.
• Knowledge of the Deaf community nonprofit organizations educational environments or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Experience supporting fundraising donor communications or advancement initiatives preferred.
• Comfort working occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising and community events.

Required Technology Experience

• Microsoft 365: Word and Excel
• Google Workspace: Gmail Drive Docs Sheets Forms and Calendar
• WordPress or similar website content management systems: Website content updates and page editing
• Canva or similar graphic design platforms: Social media graphics flyers presentations and print materials
• Zoom or similar virtual meeting platforms: Meetings webinars screen sharing recording and collaboration
• Meta Business Suite or similar social media management tools: Facebook and Instagram scheduling insights and messaging

Preferred Technology Experience

• Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro InDesign and/or Photoshop for professional graphic design photo editing and video production
• CapCut or similar video editing software: Short-form video creation social media content and promotional materials
• Email marketing platforms: Mailchimp Constant Contact or similar tools for newsletters email campaigns and audience communications
• CRM software: Bloomerang or other constituent/donor management systems
• Race Roster or similar event registration platforms: Event registration management and participant communications
• YouTube Studio: Uploading managing and optimizing school videos and digital content
• Linktree or similar social media landing page tools: Creating and managing resource links and campaign pages
• ApprovalMax or similar purchasing/invoice approval workflow systems: Managing internal approvals and administrative processes

Experience creating accessible digital content including captions alt text accessible documents and inclusive digital design practices is highly valued.

Why Join CCCBSD

Live Our Values. Love Your Work.

As a Certified Kindness Workplace we believe that the workplace should be more than a place to achieve professional goals it should be a space where compassion respect and empathy thrive. This culture of care creates a positive supportive environment for students families and colleagues.

Our work is grounded in CCCBSDs core values: Humanity Belonging Inclusivity Collaboration Integrity and Excellence.

Your Total Rewards at CCCBSD Include:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits
Generous time off and work-life harmony
Tuition reimbursement and in-service training
Retirement matching (5%)
Preschool discounts and free ASL classes
Employee referral and longevity bonuses

We hope youll find a professional home here where your work matters your values align and your days are filled with purpose.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position is based on-site and includes regular interaction with students families staff donors and community members. Responsibilities include attending school and fundraising events capturing photography and video moving throughout campus and representing CCCBSD at conferences and community activities.

The successful candidate should be able to lift and transport up to 40 pounds of event materials and equipment and work occasional evenings and weekends in support of fundraising events community engagement and organizational initiatives.

Participation in emergency preparedness drills including fire drills lockdowns and evacuation procedures is required. CCCBSD provides reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility and success in the role.

Background Check Requirement

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required background checks including Massachusetts CORI and SAFIS fingerprinting in accordance with state regulations.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through the SchoolSpring system.

If youre new to the platform or would like to express your interest more directly feel free to also email your materials or questions to Alby Ramirez-Mendez Director of Advancementat .

Not sure if you meet every qualification We encourage you to apply we value potential lived experience and a shared commitment to our mission.

CCCBSD is an equal opportunity employer.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals with multilingual backgrounds lived experience and/or ties to the communities we serve. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates.

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