Communications and Scholarship Coordinator

The Shiawassee Community Foundation is looking for a Communications and Scholarship Coordinator. This role will serve as our Communications Specialist, responsible for managing all social media platforms, updating the organization's website, and preparing press releases. The position will also serve as the primary contact for our scholarship application process. This is a part-time role averaging 20-25 hours per week , with flexibility in scheduling workdays.

Responsibilities

• Assists with development of print materials including the annual report, brochures, invitations, electronic communications, newsletter and form letters.
• Produces promotional materials in-house for the Foundation.
• Regularly update websites and other social media. Prepares calendar of media post dates for the year as well as press releases for newspapers.
• Reports monthly media updates to the E.D.
• Assist with interviewing donors, agencies, and others.
• Write stories for publication and on social media platforms.
• Manages the Scholarship Awards program and assists users with any questions relating to this program.
• Works with the E.D. and Scholarship Committee to continually keep the scholarship award review process updated.
• Attend seminars relating to media, marketing, and scholarships when time is permitted.

Qualifications

• Excellent written verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interview stakeholders and create compelling written content.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly motivated and have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to professionalism, safeguarding confidentiality, delivering excellent customer service, practicing ethical use of AI, and actively engaging with the community.
• Coordinate scholarship application timelines and communications.
• Maintain accurate scholarship records and applicant timelines.
• Prepare reports related to scholarship activities and outcomes.
• Support Foundation events and donor recognition activities.
• Assist with database entry and record maintenance as assigned.
• Ability to create and coordinate print and digital communication materials using Foundation-approved templates and design tools.
• Strong computer proficiency is required, including experience with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment. Familiarity with graphic design tools such as CANVA or  Adobe Suite, as well as website and email platforms like WordPress and Mailchimp, is preferred. Training may be provided by the Foundation for select programs.
• Social media management.