Communications & Engagement Specialist

Company:
Glick Philanthropies

Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana

Glick Philanthropies is an Indianapolis-based family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity that empowers every person to reach their full potential. The Communications & Engagement Specialist plays a critical role in advancing this mission by implementing communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for Glick Philanthropies.

• a strong foundation of communications skills (i.e., attention to detail and writing)
• the project management skills and drive to implement plans effectively
• a desire to support the nonprofit community
• the creativity, flexibility, and curiosity to evolve with the organization

As a member of a small team, you will work closely with all team members and have a significant voice in determining the organization’s communications and engagement strategy. Working in partnership with the Communications & Engagement Manager, you will serve as the organization’s primary content creator, including writing for various channels.

• Coordinate the full social media lifecycle, including content development, posting, engagement, and reporting.
• Manage content and updates for the Glick Philanthropies and Glick Housing Foundation websites, including developing an editorial calendar, drafting content, and ensuring the websites are up to date.
• Develop and distribute email newsletters, collaborate with peers for content ideas, develop content, manage the editing process, distribute the final product, report on performance, and recommend adjustments.
• Support video, photography, and multimedia content creation; identify stories, conduct interviews, and coordinate production logistics.
• Develop content for various channels and formats, including presentations, one‑pagers, reports, collateral, thought leadership, announcements, blog posts, media materials, emails, and other necessary content.
• Conduct media monitoring and provide media relations support, partnering with the Communications & Engagement Manager to set a proactive and reactive media strategy, develop media materials, pitch media, and monitor news coverage.
• Provide communications and copy‑editing support to other team members.
• Perform metric tracking and reporting.

• Partner with focus‑area portfolio managers to support engagement with nonprofit partners and the broader community, including beyond‑the‑check supports to grant recipients.
• Support event planning and coordination, working with team members to plan and coordinate events such as peer and nonprofit partner convenings, board meetings, and Glick family engagements.

• Manage various projects using the project management system to ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and deadline completion.
• Conduct assigned research to inform strategies and communications.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of applicable communications experience.
• Experience working for or with nonprofits or philanthropy is a plus.
• Strong alignment with Glick Philanthropies’ mission and values of equity, compassion, and integrity.
• Strong copywriting and editing abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and project manage.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail; excellent organizational and workload prioritizing skills.
• Ability to organize, facilitate, and manage projects and meetings efficiently.
• Working knowledge of content management systems (Word Press preferred) and digital graphics production (Canva and Adobe Suite).
• Experience managing social media platforms and marketing (currently active on Facebook and Linked In); general digital advertising knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics and other reporting systems.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment and extensive knowledge of MS Office products.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on additional duties for team success.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Fluent in Spanish is a plus.

Glick Philanthropies is an Indianapolis-based family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity that empowers every person to reach their full potential. Glick Philanthropies includes Glick Family Foundation, Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), and the Glick Fund at Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (JFGI). Since 1982, we have awarded more than $346 million to charitable causes in Central Indiana and communities where Gene

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