Communications Lead, New Collar Collective Animal Rescue

Summary

As part of the Marketing Team, the Communications Lead will support the growth and promotion of New Collar Collective through public communication channels. The Communications Lead will oversee the communications and branding strategy of the organization, support the promotion of events throughout the year, and oversee public-facing materials and merchandise.

The Communications Lead will be a part of New Collar Collective’s leadership team, which thrives on collaboration and open team discussions to review current and past methods and strategically implement new ideas.

Description

The primary role of the Communications Lead is to support the volunteers on the marketing team, lead on the organizations social media strategy across multiple platforms, manage website content, facilitate the completion and distribution of the monthly newsletter, assist in developing Board communications materials (including press releases and annual reports), and implement initiatives to build partnerships and raise awareness of the organization and the animals.

The Communications Lead works closely with the Events & Fundraising Lead to promote cohesion in branding and marketing across the organization.

Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week, volunteer

Responsibilities include:

• Developing a communications strategy for the organization

• Oversee all materials produced by the Communications team, or other teams as needed, including but not limited to: newsletters, website, promotional materials, media relations, and social media communications

• Monitoring communication budgets

• Working closely with the Events & Fundraising Lead and other branches of the marketing team to support with successful execution of events

• Onboarding, training, and managing volunteers

• Attending regular marketing and other team meetings and participating in collaborative discussions on other areas of marketing

You will need to:

• Demonstrate strong written communication and editing skills

• Be able to understand and communicate the organization’s key messages

• Recognize the importance of brand continuity and tone

• Be well organized and detail oriented with excellent multi-tasking abilities

• Be self-motivated and able to work independently to complete tasks

• Be highly adaptable and work well in dynamic situations

• Exhibit friendly and professional communication skills

• Be able to accept feedback and adapt where necessary

• Enjoy working in a team environment

If interested in donating your time and talents as NCC’s communications lead, please email us at board@newcollar.co and include a resume and brief statement of interest outlining your relevant experience and motivation for taking on this volunteer role.