Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for making positive impact in the lives of people with development and intellectual disabilities? If you are eager to use your creative talents into meaningful work, The Arc Lexington is seeking a Communication Specialist who will create engaging marketing material, coordinate internal and external communications as well as assist with events. This position plays a crucial role in shaping and maintain a positive image for the people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and The Arc Lexington.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Lexington's website and ensure content is accurate and current.
• Assist in developing and executing communications such as newsletters, mailings and social media updates.
• Provide administrative support to the Communications Department

Qualifications:

• An Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and social media platforms is required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• A valid Driver's License meeting Agency standards is required.

What can The Arc Lexington offer you?

• Competitive starting wages
• Paid training

Why work at The Arc Lexington?

The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured, and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

• 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
• 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
• 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award
• 2023 - 10 Best Workplaces for Diversity

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

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The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.