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Working closely with the Associate Director of Communications, you'll help elevate JASA's brand, increase community engagement, and showcase the impact of our programs serving older New Yorkers.\nShift Schedule:\nMonday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM\nHours Per Week:\n35\nWhy You'll Love Working at JASA\nJASA is one of New York City's largest and most respected nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Every day, our team helps thousands of New Yorkers age with dignity, independence, and connection to their communities.\nTop Reasons to Join Us\nMake an Impact Through Storytelling\nHelp share inspiring stories that highlight JASA's mission and the lives we transform every day\nCreate engaging marketing campaigns that increase awareness of programs and services\nUse creativity to connect older adults, donors, volunteers, and community partners\nCreative & Collaborative Environment\nWork alongside communications professionals, program leaders, PR consultants, and agency leadership\nContribute ideas that shape JASA's public presence across digital and print platforms\nBe part of a mission-driven team that values creativity and innovation\nProfessional Growth\nBuild experience in nonprofit communications, digital marketing, and social media strategy\nExpand your skills in graphic design, website management, analytics, and multimedia content creation\nGain exposure to public relations, branding, fundraising communications, and community engagement\nAbout the Role\nThe Communications Associate is a key member of JASA's Development & Communications team and supports agency-wide marketing, communications, and branding initiatives.\nThis hybrid position requires working from JASA's Central Office or in the field at least three days per week, with additional evening and weekend attendance required for events and special initiatives.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nMarketing & Communications\nDesign print and digital marketing materials for agency programs, events, and initiatives\nCreate engaging digital communications that increase participation and community engagement\nServe as the communications point person for the Outreach Committee and program staff\nDevelop promotional materials that maintain consistent JASA branding\nCreate calendar listings to promote programs and events\nAssist with editorial and administrative communications projects\nWebsite & Digital Content\nSupport ongoing updates to the JASA website\nCreate new web pages, forms, graphics, and digital content\nKeep website calendars, news items, and program information current\nProduce video content for digital platforms\nHelp improve the user experience and online engagement\nSocial Media Strategy\nCreate engaging content for multiple social media platforms, including:Facebook\nInstagram\nLinkedIn\nTikTok\nX (formerly Twitter)\n\nDevelop and maintain a comprehensive social media content calendar\nSchedule and publish content through Hootsuite\nIncrease brand awareness and audience engagement\nResearch and cultivate relationships with community influencers\nMonitor social media performance using Google Analytics and other reporting tools\nContent Development & Storytelling\nPartner with program staff to identify compelling client and staff stories\nConduct outreach to gather content for communications campaigns\nMaintain and manage JASA's client story database for marketing and partnership opportunities\nEnsure marketing materials accurately reflect JASA's mission and impact\nCollaboration & Stakeholder Engagement\nWork closely with PR consultants to coordinate media opportunities\nIdentify events, client stories, and organizational highlights for media coverage\nAssist in preparing communications reports for the Board of Trustees\nCollaborate across departments to support communications and outreach initiatives\nTraining & Brand Support\nTrain staff on Canva and mail merge software\nPromote consistent branding standards across all agency communications\nProvide communications support to multiple departments as needed\nAdditional Responsibilities\nTravel throughout New York City and Long Island as needed\nAttend occasional evening and weekend events\nSupport additional communications and marketing initiatives as assigned\nWhat You'll Need\nEducation\nBachelor's degree preferred\nExperience\nOne to three years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field\nExperience creating digital and print marketing materials\nExperience managing social media platforms preferred\nNonprofit communications experience is a plus\nSkills & Competencies\nExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills\nStrong graphic design and content creation abilities\nCreative thinker with exceptional attention to detail\nStrong organizational and project management skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines\nComfortable working independently and collaboratively\nStrong problem-solving and critical thinking skills\nAbility to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality\nPositive, proactive, and team-oriented attitude\nFamiliarity with basic fundraising principles preferred\nSense of humor and enthusiasm for mission-driven work\nWillingness to travel throughout New York City's five boroughs and Long Island\nTechnology Skills\nCanva\nMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)\nGoogle Workspace\nHootsuite or similar social media management platform\nFacebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter)\nGoogle Analytics\nMail merge software\nAdobe Creative Suite (preferred)\nVideo editing software such as Adobe Premiere or iMovie (preferred)\nAbility to quickly learn new communications technologies\nBenefits at a Glance\nJASA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future.\nHealth & Wellness\nMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage options\nEmployee Wellness Programs (fitness + mental health support)\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nRetirement Savings\n403(b) retirement plan\nPension plan with employer contributions\nGenerous Time Off\nPaid vacation time\nHolidays and floating holidays\nPaid time off for work-life balance\nProfessional Development\nTraining and continuing education opportunities\nCareer growth within the organization\nEmployee Recognition\nEmployee recognition programs celebrating contributions\nEEO Statement\nJASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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