Communication Projects Coordinator

Interested, qualified applicants should apply by sending your Resume and Cover Letter. Applications received with no Cover Letter will NOT be considered.

SUMMARY

The Communication Projects Coordinator will support Hope Walks efforts to increase engagement and support of our organization. The Communication Projects Coordinator will work with the Hope Walks’ program and development teams to facilitate activities that increase program compliance and clearly communicate our mission and increase annual giving. This will be done by leading three main initiatives: social media, brace painting project, and outreach activities. He/she will have a creative and competitive drive to grow these initiatives and an affable and energetic personality to connect and communicate well with individuals and groups. This is a unique position, working across many departments of Hope Walks so collaboration and project management skills are essential. This position can be either full-time or part-time based on skills and experience, and it will be based in our US office in York Springs, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Lead Hope Walks’ social media channels in collaboration with other development team members in order to grow donor engagement and annual giving campaigns.

Manage Hope Walks’ brace painting project in coordination with our international clubfoot programs to make it an effective tool to increase brace compliance and facilitate relationships with potential US partners. Brace painting project responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage inventory of supplies necessary for the project
• Support brace painting activities, either individual or groups to ensure goals are met and the timely return of the leathers
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure timely communication and to receive quality images of the completed brace and stories of impact
• Create a memorable donor experience that communicates our core values and fosters ongoing relationships and annual giving
• Work within Hope Walks’ customer relationship management tool (Virtuous).

From time to time Hope Walks participates in activities to increase awareness of our work and generate relationships for ongoing annual giving opportunities. Examples of such opportunities that we have participated in the past are Uprise music festival, Entreleadership Summit and Evening of Hope. Responsibilities include:

• Develop a strategy in collaboration with the development team to optimize the return on Hope Walks’ investment in each activity, ensuring follow-up and long-term donor engagement
• Coordinate the logistics of Hope Walks’ presence, including volunteers and relationships with event organizers 
• Create a memorable donor experience that communicates our core values and fosters ongoing relationships and annual giving
• Work with Communications and Content Manager to create necessary collateral that is appropriate to the demographic at such event

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 to 2 years of professional experience in a project management, marketing, communications, or related role 
• College degree in communications, public relations, marketing or related degree preferred 
• Personal faith in Christ and commitment to the mission of Hope Walks
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills – including the ability to clearly convey and elicit engagement
• Knowledgeable with proven success managing social media platforms
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and strategic thinking 
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on self-started projects 
• Previous experience with Google Suite and spreadsheet operations
• Previous experience with a CRM is a plus. Hope Walks uses Virtuous

Hope Walks builds sustainable national clubfoot programs in low- and middle-income countries. We train and equip national partners in the Ponseti method of clubfoot treatment and provide dedicated parent support and education to ensure success. Through quality treatment and compassionate care, we make freedom from clubfoot a reality. Hope Walks frees children, families, and communities from the burden of clubfoot as a platform to share the gospel.

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