Communications Assistant

ABOUT VERNER

For more than 20 years, Verner Center for Early Learning has been a trusted leader in early childhood education—dedicated to nurturing young children, uplifting families, and investing in the growth of staff. We believe that building a strong foundation for every child starts with a compassionate community.

At Verner, we foster a warm, collaborative work environment where every staff member is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Through individualized mentorship and meaningful professional development, we help our team grow alongside the children and families we serve.

By joining Verner, you’ll play a key role in creating the kind of joyful, play-based, and reflective learning spaces that families know and trust. In return, we offer a generous and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including tuition assistance, paid training, mental health support, and much more. To nourish both body and mind, all staff enjoy freshly prepared, complimentary meals and snacks daily through our signature Rainbow in My Tummy nutrition program.

At Verner, your work matters—and you’ll be part of a team that’s making a difference every day.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Communications Assistant supports the Philanthropy & Marketing team through a blend of administrative, communications, donor-focused, and digital content responsibilities. This role is ideal for someone organized, detail-oriented, and creative, who enjoys balancing behind-the-scenes systems with storytelling and community engagement.

A strong candidate will understand the importance of philanthropy in sustaining Verner’s mission and will bring a heart for relationship-building, gratitude, and sharing the impact of generosity. This position plays a key role in helping ensure Verner’s communications are polished, timely, mission-aligned, donor-centered, and reflective of the diverse experiences of our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications & Digital Content

• Create and maintain branded templates, flyers, and materials in Canva.
• Develop social media content across all platforms, including reels, stories, and posts.
• Support monthly e-newsletters, e-blasts, and digital updates.
• Assist with website updates and maintenance.
• Capture photos or videos during events, classroom visits, and community gatherings.
• Maintain organized digital content libraries.

Administrative & Philanthropy Support

• Provide administrative assistance to the VP of Philanthropy & Marketing, including scheduling, email support, filing, and documentation.
• Track project deadlines, help manage workflows, and support departmental organization.
• Assist with donor communications.
• Help prepare meeting materials, presentations, and reports (including social media and communications analytics).
• Assist with donor communications, including thank-you letters, acknowledgments, event invitations, and impact stories
• Support data collection, reporting, and the creation of stewardship materials

Event & Program Support

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing events.
• Support logistics such as registration, materials preparation, and setup/breakdown.

General

• Maintain Verner’s brand standards across all external and internal materials.
• Serve as a positive and professional representative of Verner in the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Approach all work with a donor-centered mindset, recognizing the role of philanthropy in advancing Verner’s mission

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design and/or related field preferred
• Experience with social media platforms
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Photography and video editing experience is a plus
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and host events
• Ability to handle multiple projects, meet production deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Canva required
• Basic website content management experience preferred
• Creative, adaptable, and mission-driven
• Interest in or experience with philanthropy, fundraising communications, or donor engagement strongly preferred
• Passion for storytelling, gratitude, and articulating the impact of community generosity
• Physically able to occasionally lift at least 25 lbs.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• FREE freshly prepared lunch daily
• Access to industry-leading one-on-one mentorship
• Tuition assistance for ongoing career development
• State of the art learning environment providing the highest quality early care
• Paid continuing education & training opportunities
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance after 90 days of employment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long term disability
• Matching 403(b) retirement plan
• 5 1/2 weeks paid time off your first year (this includes PTO and Holidays)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.27 - $20.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20