Sr Communications Specialist

Application Deadline: 5/15/2026

Salary: $75,000.00 – $79,500.00 per year 

This is a full-time hybrid position.

Duties

Join a dynamic group of creative and passionate individuals on Wilder's Advancement Team. The Advancement Team works to attract, engage, and inspire relationships with Wilder to generate connections and revenue to maximize Wilder's ability to be a partner, have impact today, and build a stronger community for generations to come. Within Advancement, the Communications Team works to monitor and strengthen Wilder's brand, increase visibility and amplify the volume of our mission, and develop engaging content that enhances Wilder's reputation as a social service thought leader, service provider, and data resource. 

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for Wilder's day-to-day marketing tactics, including campaign design and execution. Content marketing work includes developing and deploying engaging and high-quality marketing initiatives and materials to promote Wilder, working with the Communications Manager to build/schedule social media content, and overseeing the website and all social media channels. Digital marketing will include SEO, SEM, email marketing and social media. The position will provide ongoing website maintenance, ensuring the website reflects the organization's branding, messaging, and strategic objectives, and working with external vendors as needed. This position is also responsible for tracking, measuring, analyzing and reporting the performance and success of digital assets and content marketing campaigns and recommending modifications to improve performance. 

Job Qualifications

The Senior Communications Specialist role requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field, and at least five years’ experience in a professional communications role. Requires direct experience in planning and implementing multichannel communications, overseeing digital assets (including websites), and demonstrated understanding of social media platforms and engagement. Technical knowledge must include familiarity with digital marketing platforms, digital advertising, and related analytics and reporting. 

The successful applicant will have the ability to handle multiple, concurrent assignments and manage projects from concept to completion, and a commitment to producing high-quality communications within tight budgets and timelines. Applicants should have an interest and ability to work on strategy planning and day-to-day tasks, and to think both creatively and analytically. Outstanding written and interpersonal skills are a must - with the ability to work individually and as a team, and to do so respectively and effectively with a broad range of people.

About Wilder 

At Wilder, we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person - including our employees. When you work here, you’re not just part of a workplace; you’re part of a community committed to growth, belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive, the families and communities we serve thrive too.

We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package, with competitive pay and benefits - including health, dental, basic life, disability, paid leave, 401k with employer match, wellness programs, tuition benefits for eligible academic programs, professional development funding, and employee resource groups. There is no waiting period for benefits. Health and dental coverage begin on your first day of employment for eligible employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 

Wilder is a nonprofit community organization that works to see all people thrive. We champion stability and wellness through direct services, advocacy and research. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time. 

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully: 

1. Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *). 
2. Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
3. Enter Address
4. Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
5. Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other required questions if applicable. 
6. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
7. Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.

Job offers will be contingent on the applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check and/or other required screenings. 

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.