Assistant Director of Development- Communications and Events

Assistant Director of Development-Communications and Events

Job Description

About Hero’s Bridge:

Hero’s Bridge is a 501c3 with the mission to serve, stand by and honor our aging veterans wherever they call home at no expense to them or their families. We do this through our four programs tailored to the needs of the elderly veteran.

Reports To: Director of Development

Manages: None

Schedule:

24 hours/week

Hybrid- two days in office, one day remote,

Daily flex time and 4 remote periods per year

Pay Range:

$25-$30/hr dependent on experience and expertise

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Development – Communications & Events is responsible for implementing the organization’s external communications strategy and maximizing revenue and brand visibility through events and storytelling. This position ensures consistent messaging, brand integrity, and donor engagement across all channels while supporting event revenue goals.

Responsibilities:

Assists leadership to build, support and grow the Hero’s Bridge to achieve the above mission. The Communications and Events Coordinator acts as a vital liaison between leadership and other communications entities to implement all the below communications goals.

Collaborates extensively with the Director of Development and COO to design and implement a coordinated strategy and a communications calendar.

Manages consistent outgoing communications via maintenance of the website. Updates news section and coordinates with Web Developer to adjust website strategy.

Oversee the management of multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter with an emphasis on Facebook. Management includes regular posts and building presence, strategy, followers and implementing the recommendations of leadership.

Write and send monthly newsletter, email campaigns, annual report, slide decks and proposal design.

Monitor analytics and metrics from all platforms and report to Director of Development and COO

Join and follow the Hero’s Bridge Volunteer private Facebook Group to receive updates and pictures on Hero’s Bridge activities.

Coordination with media outlets, photographers and writers to ensure the stories of our veterans, volunteers and services are shared consistently. Draft press releases as needed.

Responsible for assisting in the creation, updating and maintenance of all print materials such as brochures, collaterals and other marketing materials.

Acts as internal organizer and liaison for our signature events managed by event management companies as well as coordinate with external entities holding events with HB as the beneficiary. Ensures post-event stewardship and follow up with sponsors, vendors and participants.

Manages all revenue generating items to include storefront, brick and plaque management and organizational merchandise

In conjunction with the Director of Development secures sponsorships for our three signature events and ensures fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.

Helps maintain an organizational orderly ‘bank’ of quality images and video and other digital assets organized in folders by program and other appropriate themes.

Work collaboratively across the organization, with vendors and other community partners who have differing work styles, communication styles, abilities and opinions to achieve goals.

Strict adherence to HB Style Guide and branding elements in all activities and materials.

Network and collaborate with government, community organizations, health care entities and businesses to educate on the mission and services of Hero’s Bridge with the goal of finding and identifying elderly veterans in need, recruit volunteers and increase financial support.

Assist in mentoring and encouraging other team members in sharing the stories of their veterans and their work.

Attends monthly meetings with other Hero’s Bridge team members to stay informed and aware of progress and shareable stories and outcomes. Attends all veteran socials and excursions.

Work collaboratively and help provide coverage during absence of other Hero’s Bridge team members.

Assist with staffing the Hero’s Bridge office during business hours.

Requirements:

At least 2 years’ experience in community-based outreach or grassroots marketing

Prior experience with social media, marketing and website platforms including WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, Eventbrite, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Experience planning and managing successful events within a reasonable budget

Ability to work with people from various backgrounds, ages, temperaments and varying levels of interpersonal difficulties

Must be able to pass a background check

Valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Additional Advantageous Attributes:

Experience working with the elderly, veterans or in the health care environment

Knowledge of non-profit and community relationship building

Knowledge of available senior resources and benefits in the community

Travel

This is a position that requires occasional local travel within the region of Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock and western Prince William County. Infrequent trips outside of these areas may be necessary.

Physical Requirements

This position requires a full range of body motion, including physical set-up for events. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk and stand for long periods of time; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift to 50 pounds. There may be occasional activities in homes of veterans in less than ideal living conditions.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Sabbatical

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Warrenton, VA 20186

Salary : $25 - $30