What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Associate position at Forestdale, Inc.?
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.
Major Responsibilities/Activities
Content Development
Minimum Requirements
Four weeks’ vacation
Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance
401(k), 7% employer contribution 2% match
Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans
Flexible Schedule
Opportunities for educational scholarships
Salary: $60,000
Location:
67-35 112th Street Forest Hills, NY 11375
Additional Information
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.
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.
Major Responsibilities/Activities
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 communicationsfor staff and board advocacy and outreach efforts
- Translate programmatic work into clear, engaging stories that highlightimpact
- With CDCO, execute the tasks and goals in the annual agency communications calendar.
- Assistin developing and implementing communications plans and campaigns alignedwith organizational goals
- Ensure messaging is consistent across all platforms and materials
- Support brand management and organizational voice
- Draft, schedule, and publish engaging content across all current social media channels, as well as make recommendations to join and/orestablishpresence on emerging platforms.
- Update andmaintainForestdale’s website with current event information, sponsorship recognition, and other relevant content.
- 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.
- 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 backgroundsor slide decks.
- Collaborate with other departments to supporttheirprint or digital communication needs.
- Draft, schedule, plan and execute direct mail campaigns, including Annual Appeal.
- Serve aspointof contact for photographers, designers,and other vendors as needed for eventsand campaigns.
- Coordinate withthe Developmentteam to ensure all Annual Benefit sponsors’ requirements are met.
- Monitor communication performance (social media, newsletters, campaigns)
- Compile reports and provide insights to improve effectiveness
- Provide backup support to the Development team with regards tomaintainingdatabases and online files.
Minimum Requirements
- 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.
Four weeks’ vacation
Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance
401(k), 7% employer contribution 2% match
Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans
Flexible Schedule
Opportunities for educational scholarships
Salary: $60,000
Location:
67-35 112th Street Forest Hills, NY 11375
Additional Information
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.
Salary : $60,000