Job Category: Communication & Graphics
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Baltimore MD
*Attendance Requirement: Must be able to obtain a 100% attendance for all scheduled hours.
Essential Position Functions:
(Other duties may be assigned)
- Oversee all internal and external communications for BISM to include quarterly newsletter, and weekly announcements.
- Coordinate and manage as well as design the creation of digital content across all channels (website, podcast, and social media channels.)
- Analyze BISM’s social media strategy regularly and identify strategic weaknesses, make recommendations for improvements.
- Set KPI’s for social media campaigns and measure digital campaign performance against set KPI’s.
- Assist with digital and print fundraising strategies such as donor communications, marketing campaigns, and fundraising materials.
- Uphold the BISM brand by assuring correct usage of brand guidelines in all external communications and marketing materials, signage, and displays.
- Develop a comprehensive digital media strategy
- Manage monthly podcast episodes, including all content related to podcast as well as filming.
- Oversee website for BISM.org.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and staff to implement an effective communications strategy that aligns with BISM’s mission and vision.
- Meet and conduct interviews with students, graduates, and associates to use for communication purposes.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of social media platforms
- Basic Design Skills (Canva)
- Knowledge of Airtable and later platforms
- Effective and creative verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, juggling numerous time-sensitive projects simultaneously
- Up to date on industry trends
- Strong computer skills, including social media platforms and WordPress
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing and communications with a concentration in digital media or relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in nonprofit communications
Some positions require qualified candidates to pass a background investigation at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland’s expense.
Candidates must complete the position bidding form, take it to their current manager and have him/her complete the recommendation section, then give the form to the hiring manager.