Communications Associate

Communications Associate
4 days ago Requisition ID: 2045

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

About Forestdale
Forestdale is a family and children’s services agency serving Queens and Brooklyn since 1854. The agency provides parenting support, family strengthening, trauma‑informed treatment, health services, foster care, and youth development programming.

Job Summary
The Communications Associate is a new role in Forestdale’s Development team. This role supports the department’s fundraising goals through communications initiatives, with a focus on digital outreach and engagement. The Communications Associate will work closely with the Chief Development and Communications Officer (CDCO) and other team members to help tell the story of Forestdale and share it with current and prospective stakeholders.

Content Development

Write, edit, and produce content for newsletters, website, social media, annual reports, and marketing materials

Draft, schedule, and publish e-blasts for fundraising and educational purposes via Constant Contact

Draft talking points and executive communications for staff and board advocacy and outreach efforts

Translate programmatic work into clear, engaging stories that highlight impact

With CDCO, execute the tasks and goals in the annual agency communications calendar

Assist in developing and implementing communications plans and campaigns aligned with organizational goals

Ensure messaging is consistent across all platforms and materials

Support brand management and organizational voice

Digital and Social Media Management

Draft, schedule, and publish engaging content across all current social media channels, as well as make recommendations to join and/or reestablish presence on emerging platforms

Update and maintain Forestdale’s website with current event information, sponsorship recognition, and other relevant content

Media and Public Relations

Coordinate with program staff to collect outcome data, participant statistics, and impact stories for use in all communications

Draft press releases and articles to secure earned media mentions

Internal Communications

Ensure style guide edicts are adhered to across the agency

Manage agency profiles and activity on external, third‑party sites and apps

Develop and distribute internal communications templates such as Zoom backgrounds or slide decks

Collaborate with other departments to support their print or digital communication needs

Events and Campaign Support

Draft, schedule, plan and execute direct mail campaigns, including Annual Appeal

Serve as point of contact for photographers, designers, and other vendors as needed for events and campaigns

Coordinate with the Development team to ensure all Annual Benefit sponsors’ requirements are met

Analytics & Reporting

Monitor communication performance (social media, newsletters, campaigns)

Compile reports and provide insights to improve effectiveness

Provide backup support to the Development team with regards to maintaining databases and online files

Other duties as required by the supervisor or needs of the program/agency

Qualifications

College degree (B.A.) preferred, or equivalent experience in fundraising, marketing, or communications

One to two years of relevant office experience preferred

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with donor databases, Squarespace, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media platforms preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance

Tax‑deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans

Flexible Schedule

Opportunities for educational scholarships

Equal Employment Opportunity
Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti‑racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Forestdale Inc.
is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

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