Ability Building Community (ABC) is looking for a Communications and Development Specialist to join our team! Mission Statement : The mission of Ability Building Community (ABC) is to provide services for individuals with disabilities through community inclusion.

ABC has provided vocational support, recreation / leisure activities, and independent living services to people with disabilities in the Rochester, Caledonia, and La Crescent, MN, areas since 1956.

About the job : PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES : Develop and maintain internal and external communications for the agency.

Work to produce all communications materials in a timely manner, including Constant Contact, newsletters, annual report, brochures, and monthly staff newsletters.

Update and maintain the website for the agency.

Develop and execute social media communication plan and manage / maintain social media platforms for the agency.

Assist in producing audio and video presentations for broadcast to internal and external audiences.

Work with internal staff to create and design content related to recruitment advertising.

Assist with other public relations and communications projects, as assigned.

Manage Results Plus database.

Responsible for assisting with planning and execution of ABC Fundraising and Public Relations events.

Assist with research and writing of grant proposals for service, capital expenditures and special projects as requested by the Public Relations Manager.

Assist in development, implementation and coordination of policies and procedures for the ABC volunteer program.

Develop and oversee recruitment, training, assignment and evaluation of event and program volunteers.

Schedule & Compensation : This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position with primarily regular daytime hours Monday through Friday.

Evening and weekend hours will occur, on occasion, for event purposes.

Starting at $19.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please include Cover Letter & Resume when applying.

At ABC, we offer BENEFITS with you and your family in mind : You will receive generous paid time off and extended sick leave accruals, starting on your first day of employment.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, as well as employer-paid basic group life / AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance.

Other options for you will include voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

We offer a FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides access to professional services which support your (and your household's) mental, financial, physical, and emotional well-being.

You will have the opportunity to plan for your future through 403(b) contributions with an employer match (100% of the first 4% of your contribution the first quarter following 6 months of employment).

We are committed to your training and development, offering paid training and an Educational Assistance Program.

Last updated : 2024-05-14