JOB TITLE: Development and Communications Manager

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Resource Development

LOCATION: Hybrid (2-3 days in office)

SALARY: $60,000-$65,000 annually

ABOUT AAFSC:

The Arab-American Family SupportCenter (AAFSC) is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization established in 1994to provide culturally and linguistically competent, trauma-informed socialservices. Our mission is to empower immigrants and refugees with the tools theyneed to successfully acclimate to the world around them and become activeparticipants in their communities. While our doors are open to all, AAFSC hasdeveloped cultural and linguistic expertise in serving members of NYC’s Arab,Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, and South Asian (AMENAMSA) immigrant andrefugee communities. AAFSC promotes mental and physical well-being andcommunity power. We ensure families are knowledgeable about their rights andequipped to participate in civic society with confidence and security. We helpprevent child abuse and work to end domestic- and gender-based violence. Weprovide the tools for learners of every age to succeed. Finally, we help liftup the voices and needs of under-represented communities and champion gender-,racial-, restorative-, and immigrant justice.

JOB SUMMARY:

AAFSC provides direct services to theAMENAMSA community in NYC, allowing the Development and Communications Manager toamplify our clients' experiences to various audiences, including partnerorganizations, elected officials, funders, and media/press. Through a range of creativecommunications tools, including email newsletters, social media, websites,videos, and more, we give voice and shape to important issues in the communitythat require resources to be addressed effectively. Some topics include mentalhealth, domestic and gender-based violence, food insecurity, housing, civicengagement/advocacy, and, most recently, the increase of migrants in NYC.

In addition to being an excellentcommunicator, a successful person in this role will demonstrate that they are aneffective problem solver, creative thinker, and trusted partner to seniorleadership in a mission-driven organization. The Development and CommunicationsManager will help lead internal organizational culture-building communications andrepresent a willingness to build and maintain positive relationships with staffacross various programs and teams. Acommitment to immigrant, refugee, and low-income communities is essential forthis role.

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications

• In partnership withthe Vice President of Resource Development, establish and systematicallyexecute on a strategy for internal and external communications.
• Collaborate with programstaff and resource development team to share the AAFSC story effectively withour target audiences.
• Develop content forand manage communications calendar.
• Oversee engagement onall AAFSC digital platforms.
• Leveragecommunications metrics to inform future work.
• Manage staff intranetand internal newsletters (all-staff email).
• Manage relationshipswith external communications consultants.
• Help meet ouradvocacy goals through campaign involvement, coalition engagement, and partnership-buildingefforts.
• Manage the process ofcreating flyers and other communications materials.

Development

• Develop and manage creativeopportunities (events, campaigns, solicitations, annual appearance process, etc.)to drive donor engagement.
• Support the resourcedevelopment team with prospect identification and research.
• Support indevelopment, planning, management, implementation, and follow-up for allResource Development fundraising and cultivation activities.
• Develop andcontinually update the events calendar.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLQUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Work Authorization is required.
• 2-5 years of experience developing and executing acommunications and social media strategy for a mission-driven organization.
• Strong public speaking and communications skills.
• Experience with WordPress, graphic design, and contentcreation platforms like Canva.
• Passion for learning, problem-solving, and creativethinking.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, follow-up,and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with immigrants, refugees, andlow-income communities is preferred.
• Proficiency in Arabic is desirable.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekendsto attend events or meetings.
• Job contingent on a pre-employment reference and backgroundcheck.

We are an equal-opportunity employer thatvalues diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personalcharacteristics, are encouraged to apply.