Communications Specialist

Job Description

Description Work for Good. Do you want a career with meaning and purpose? Children’s Home Society is one of South Dakota’s leaders in providing services to vulnerable children, women, and families. As part of Children's Home Society, you will truly Work for Good every day-helping to change the world one day at a time, one child at a time, one woman, one family, one smile, hug, and heart at a time. Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is currently seeking a Communications Specialist to shape and convey the organization’s messages to both internal stakeholders and external audiences. What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Marketing and Foundation as cross-functional teams to gather information and insights for content creation, supporting CHS and departmental communication goals.
• Write compelling content and messaging that effectively communicates the organization’s mission, values, and impact to diverse audiences both internally and externally.
• Generate content and produce CHS news on our internal communication platform.
• Generate content and produce our monthly Board of Director’s newsletter in collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer.
• Create and maintain a positive public identity for the CHS through ongoing public relations, including writing press releases that are distributed to established statewide media outlets in a timely manner.
• Write media pitches to cultivate earned media. Assist in scheduling media interviews with designated CHS spokespersons to promote CHS. Provide responses to media requests for information and monitor public opinions.
• Plan and manage social media strategy to engage and increase CHS’s following.
• Maintain the monthly calendar to meet established social media goals. Monitor online activity across social media channels and respond to questions and comments in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assist in crisis communication efforts, providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders as needed.
• Uphold brand guidelines and standards across all communications materials.
• Assist with writing, editing, updating and proofreading marketing collaterals.

What We'll Love About You:

• Your communication skills are exceptional.
• You are passionate about the mission of the organization.
• You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively.
• You consistently meet timelines

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM Compensation: $60,000-$75,000 DOE Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Two health insurance options - Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (automatic employer contribution with enrollment in a HDHP). Vision. Dental.
• Additional Benefits: Employer paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident plans. Employee Assistance Program.
• Student Loan Payments & Tuition Reimbursement: Qualifying employees are eligible for up to $200 per month in Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Repayment.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package. 10 paid holidays. 8 hours “Day of Service” for volunteering in the community
• Employee Referral Bonus: Current employees who refer an employee to work at CHS and earn up to $1,000.
• Retirement: Qualifying employees receive a guaranteed employer contribution with 100% vesting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field is required.
• Experience in marketing and written communications required.
• Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and software utilized by office.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended PC viewing and keyboarding required. Extended periods of sedentary work required. *Must successfully complete all required background/pre-employment checks. EEO/AA.