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ABOUT HIRED

At Hired, we believe every person is one good job away from a stable and promising future. We specialize in supporting individuals whose opportunities have been shaped by historic and systemic inequities. We strive to provide coaching and skill-building opportunities at every step of their journey while helping individuals stabilize by meeting their basic needs and navigating systems of support. Through the culmination of these efforts, we believe will ultimately enable them to provide for their families, advance in their career, and pursue their purpose.

We look for these skills in a talented individual to join our team and strive to cultivate an environment that harnesses the collective power of these values and experiences each team member brings in pursuit of Hired’s mission and values. Hire’s mission is to nurture purpose and advance economic opportunity for all through individualized employment and career services. Our values include:

Putting People First

Going the Extra Mile

Advancing Equity

Working Together

HIRED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, familial status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications & Advancement Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing Hired’s external communications, supporting media relations work, planning and executing fundraising events, including Hired’s annual fundraising breakfast held each spring, and coordinating fundraising appeals to individual donors for the annual fund and the Abundance Fund.

This role serves as key liaison with consultants and external vendors to plan and support print materials, graphic design, website development, and event-related needs. This position serves as a cross-functional specialist, working closely with Hired’s Advancement Team, Advancement Committee, program managers, and senior leadership.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications (35%)

Manage communication calendars and deliver regular communications to external and internal stakeholders via email, newsletters, social media, and print.

Keep the website current and engaging; coordinate updates with staff and consultants.

Create and implement social media plans and gather stories, photos, and videos for marketing/fundraising, coordinating efforts with the development coordinator.

Support program marketing by creating/updating flyers, web updates, and ads, including completing basic design work.

Use data insights to improve communication strategies.

Write and edit content for publications, press releases, reports, and other materials.

Coordinate participant photoshoots, identify clients, coordinate with vendors, and manage all event details.

Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms and maintain a positive public image.

Individual Giving Campaigns (25%)

Plan and execute annual donor campaigns and appeals.

Develop content and materials to increase donor engagement and giving.

Prepare reports on fundraising activities and outcomes for internal stakeholders and board members.

Develop and manage direct mail appeals and other fundraising communications.

Fundraising Event Coordination (35%)

Lead planning and execution of annual fundraising events, including logistics, vendors, volunteers, and budgets.

Work with leadership to secure sponsorships and recognize sponsors.

Build relationships with donors and sponsors; send thank-you communications and updates.

Track fundraising progress and prepare reports.

Plan and implement other targeted donor engagement events as needed.

Assist in the setup and breakdown of events, including managing volunteers and staff during the event.

Manage relationships with donors, sponsors, and table hosts/volunteers, ensuring effective communication and engagement.

Prepare and send personalized communications, including thank-you letters and updates on fundraising progress.

Support Agency Community Engagement & Outreach (5%)

Actively engage with the agency’s program outreach and recruitment team, RecruitConnect.

Support outreach efforts and prepare materials for recruitment.

Help staff develop skills for partnership building and participant engagement.

Build relationships with employer partners to support advancement goals.

### Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum qualifications: High school diploma, previous experience working in charitable/non-profit fundraising, including individual giving and fundraising event planning. Experience in communications, including social media, preferred. Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.

### Minimum Experience Required

Solid ability to write persuasive and compelling material, with strong experience with co-writing and writing in brand tone/voice.

Strong project management and organizational skills with an ability to balance multiple, high-priority projects simultaneously.

Self-driven and strong work ethic capable of thriving in a fast-paced work environment.

Proactive communication skills with a high attention to detail.

Skilled collaborator able to serve as a reliable, consistent team player.

Adaptive and agile, able to learn quickly and apply insights to consistently elevate work quality.

Strong relationship management and customer service skills

Proficiency with Microsoft applications and donor or customer relations management (CRM) software, such as NEON One, Salesforce, or similar.

Previous experience with design work and related software, such as In Design, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva or similar.

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding organization, client, and donor-related information.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

3-5+ years’ experience in fundraising, special events, and communications preferred.

### Shift

First (Day)

### Number of Openings

1

### Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

### Physical Required

Yes

### Drug Test Required

No

### Compensation

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Annually

### Postal Code

55401

### Place of Work

Hybrid

### Requisition ID

4466

### Job Type

Full Time

### Job Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, Hired offers work/life balance supported by a hybrid schedule and a generous paid time off program that includes vacation, personal & health, 3 floating holidays and 12 observed holidays. Other benefit offerings include Health & Dental; Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance; 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution; Voluntary Life, Vision, Legal Insurance, and employee referral program.

### Application Link

https://www.hired.org/careers