Volunteer needed - Communications Coordinator

Job description:

• Working with the team to develop and implement communications strategies that promote FoBD membership programmes and projects.
• Raise awareness of FoBD’s mission and programmes by creating and sharing interesting, relevant, and engaging content.
• Discover new and innovative ways to enhance and expand the organisation’s social media presence and outreach to various stakeholders.
• Manage and support the development of all print and electronic materials.
• Create annual reports and newsletters designed to promote the organisation and our work to prospective members, funders and donors.
• Maintain the organisation’s social media presence and other communication channels, PR, and media relations.
• Develop and execute campaigns around key programmes.
• Draft, design and produce creative digital materials for the promotion of all FoBD-related activities.
• Report on the effectiveness of engagement levels, communications activities, and campaign progress.
• Oversee the use of technology for programme operations, such as video conferencing technology, presentation software and other communications technologies, for instance.
• Support programme growth and development as necessary.
• Coordinate interactions and facilitate positive relationships between FoBD members, board of committee, volunteers, public, media, as well as other internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Qualification Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience working in nonprofit communications, implementing communications strategies and campaigns.
• Outstanding written, communication, and editing skills.
• Time-management and organisational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, web analytics, and various social media applications.
• Knowledge of SEO/SEM campaigns and marketing software such as content management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, basic HTML, Hootsuite (knowledge of other social media management tools are a plus).
• Experience producing and editing digital content, including photography and videography skills.
• 2+ hours of commitment required per week.
• Mandatory to join as an FoBD Member (apply under "Member Application" in our list of opportunities).