Job Overview
We are seeking a talented and dynamic Communications Coordinator to join our team and help drive our communications initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong skill set in social media, content creation, copywriting, and some graphic design experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Write compelling, high-quality content to support DDSD’s communications and marketing efforts including website and social media copy, blog posts, email campaigns, newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, and reports.
- Manage and monitor social media accounts (all platforms), including content scheduling, community engagement, and performance tracking.
- Develop/maintain the company website, ensuring content is up to date, engaging, and optimized for search engines (SEO).
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior using Google Analytics to optimize marketing efforts and improve SEO performance.
- Design or oversee the design of graphics for digital and print marketing materials, ensuring brand compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field preferred or equivalent experience
- 2+ years’ experience in a communications or marketing role
- Exceptional writing skills and a high level of creativity
- Experience producing content for social media and websites along with proficiency with social media platforms, tools, and analytics
- Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills; resourceful with high attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Familiar with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of email marketing software such as My Emma or a similar program
- Understanding of the technical aspects of website design and management, such as HTML, SEO, Google Analytics and 508 Compliance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,600.00 - $64,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Writing skills: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pierre, SD 57501 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pierre, SD 57501