Job Description

WELCOME TO YOUR CENTER!

Established as a community non-profit in 1972, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community. The mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported. As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ community, we actively recommit to being a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center is sex-affirming and provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care. The Center currently has over 115 staff working at five facilities across San Diego County.

As of April 1, 2023, the Center has relaxed its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employment. New employees are encouraged but not required to be vaccinated. The Centre reserves the right to amend this requirement based on health concerns and/or governmental recommendations to protect the well-being of our community. If this requirement changes, employees will have 30 days to comply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, the Senior Specialist, Communications and Marketing will be a part of The Center’s Engagement Team. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Communications & Marketing, the Senior Specialist of Communications and Marketing, helps develop and execute The Center’s strategic communications and marketing plan, including digital media strategies, and working collaboratively with the communications team and other Center colleagues to engage and activate diverse audiences. The Senior Specialist, Communications and Marketing, will have proven success in contributing to an organization’s communications and marketing efforts by executing effective strategies and project/system management and will have experience in communication, managing multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube), and be knowledgeable in creating content within WordPress, MailChimp, Canva Pro, and other graphic design platforms. The Senior Specialist, Communications and Marketing, must be committed to teamwork, have an exceptional ability to stay organized, manage timelines, and possess a keen attention to detail. This individual must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, adjust to changing circumstances, and demonstrate confidence working with diverse stakeholders.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Agency Communications and Marketing:
  • In collaboration with the Senior Director of Communications & Marketing and other Center leadership, help create content and messaging that is aligned with The Center’s current communications plan and agency strategic plan.
  • Develop engaging and sharable multimedia content to effectively promote The Center’s work to diverse audiences.
  • Develop and recommend engaging content to use in various digital media settings.
  • Oversee the design and production of a range of digital and print collateral materials including posters, flyers, and graphics for social media and web graphics.
  • Special projects as assigned.

• Social Media:
  • Lead in the planning, execution, and monitoring of social media campaigns and content, including the reporting of social media channel performance every month, to recommend data-informed strategies.
  • Oversee the cross-departmental collaboration of The Center’s various social media accounts across multiple platforms.
  • Work in partnership with the Development Department to create and implement social media campaigns that support fundraising campaigns.

• Website Management:
  • Manage, plan, execute, and monitor website performance, including the reporting of site performance metrics every month, to make recommendations on content, site design, or updates to maximize impact.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience: 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, social media, graphic design, website management, content creation, or related field.
• Social Media: Must be knowledgeable with social media (FB, Instagram, and LinkedIn) content strategy including content calendar tools (Sprout Social).
• Computer/Office Equipment Skills: Must be comfortable working in PC/Windows-based environments. Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel). Must be knowledgeable in content management systems (WordPress).
• Other Skills: Must demonstrate competence in working with diverse populations. Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities and work in various team settings. Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills. Lived experience as a member of a historically under-served community (i.e., low-income, BIPOC communities, LGBTQ communities, immigrant communities, etc.) preferred.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish preferred

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation: The pay range for this position is ($70,096-$72,000) and is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time Regular Exempt
• Benefits: The CENTER offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match), Flex Time Opportunities, Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage, Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children, Full-time and Part-Time Schedules, Generous Vacation and Holiday Benefits, Professional Training & Development Experiences, Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The San Diego LGBTQ Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: $70096-$72000/year. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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