Communications Coordinator

Kirkland, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $52,900.00 - $76,300.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Kline Galland is a trusted nonprofit organization that has served the Pacific Northwest for over a century by providing exceptional senior care services. Rooted in Jewish values, Kline Galland embraces a diverse community, welcoming residents and patients from all backgrounds. The organization employs more than 750 culturally diverse team members dedicated to delivering competent care. Kline Galland's extensive range of services includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, hospice, palliative care, independent and assisted living, home health, and home care. This broad service array underscores the organization's commitment to supporting aging individuals or those recovering from illness and injury in a compassionate and respectful environment. Kline Galland is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere while maintaining its strong nonprofit mission to enhance the lives of seniors and their families across the region. Visit www.klinegalland.org to learn more about our rich history and the breadth of services we provide.

The Communications Coordinator role at Kline Galland is a critical position that supports both the Communications and Fund Development Departments by managing a diverse portfolio of communication projects that advance the organization’s brand and strategic goals. Reporting directly to the Director of Communications, this role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors to create compelling digital and print collateral such as Kline Galland’s quarterly print newsletter, fundraising materials, social media content, website pages, advertisements, event collateral, and more. The coordinator plays a pivotal role in coordinating communications projects to ensure timely execution aligned with organizational priorities. Responsibilities include assisting with the creation and management of creative assets and data, supporting digital marketing initiatives across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MailChimp, and Google, and analyzing metrics to gauge campaign effectiveness. Writing, editing, and proofreading content maintaining brand standards is essential in this role, as is collaborating to design multimedia presentations and digital signage content. Additionally, supporting fundraising efforts through database management, donor research, solicitation tracking, and event coordination are fundamental components of the position. The Communications Coordinator acts as a guardian of the organization's brand voice, continually working to elevate public awareness and strengthen community engagement. This role requires someone with excellent communication skills, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced nonprofit environment. A cover letter is required to be considered for this role, highlighting the applicant’s fit with Kline Galland's mission and values.

Job Requirements

Undergraduate degree in communications marketing or related field
1-3 years of communications or marketing experience
Ability to drive tasks to completion manage multiple projects and tasks troubleshoot and problem solve and budget time appropriately to allow for shifting priorities
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with experience writing to different audiences
Proven ability to collaborate and work closely with multiple teams as well as leadership to positively impact strategies and direction of programs
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment that demands flexibility and prioritization of competing projects and emerging requests
Political savvy integrity and discretion with managing working relationships with board members donors and professional staff
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions consistent with mission and core values
Ability and interest in gaining new skills and knowledge necessary for the performance of essential job functions
Ability to establish priorities work independently and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision
High level of comfort and ability navigating digital programs systems and processes

Job Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in communications marketing or related field
1-3 years of communications or marketing experience
Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is a plus
Experience in a healthcare setting or with sensitive and confidential information a plus
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with experience writing to different audiences
Proven ability to collaborate and work closely with multiple teams as well as leadership to positively impact strategies and direction of programs
An overall positive attitude with a decisive and collaborative approach to decision-making
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment that demands flexibility and prioritization of competing projects and emerging requests
Political savvy integrity and discretion with managing working relationships with board members donors and professional staff
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions consistent with mission and core values
Ability and interest in gaining new skills and knowledge necessary for the performance of essential job functions
Ability to establish priorities work independently and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision
Ability to interact with colleagues supervisors clinicians volunteers external partners and leadership face to face or electronically
High level of comfort and ability navigating digital programs systems and processes
Experience in project management or administrative coordinating experience a plus
Experience in Meta business suite social media platforms MailChimp Wordpress Microsoft Office Canva Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on InDesign and Photoshop and donor management tools such as Raiser's Edge Wealth Engine iWaves a plus

Job Duties

Coordinate communications projects and initiatives in collaboration with internal departments and external vendors ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational priorities
Assist with the creation collection and management of print and digital collateral creative assets data photos and testimonials
Support the implementation of strategy to grow and engage community through social media and digital marketing analyze metrics to understand successes and opportunities
Write edit and proofread content in alignment with brand standards including social media posts blogs website content emails correspondence for stewardship and other channels
Collaborate with Communications Director and Fund Development Department to design and populate content for multimedia wall using Canva and digital signage software
Support fundraising efforts including collateral creation database management donor research donor recognition scheduling meeting coordination solicitation tracking and other philanthropy administrative duties
Work closely with third-party signage vendors to facilitate design ordering and installation of donor plaques and other building signage
Support planning and execution of community engagement events including philanthropy-focused events dedications luncheons etc as needed
Act as a keeper of the organization’s brand voice and key messaging while working to elevate awareness and promote brand
Work as a tight-knit team with the Director of Communications and Fund Development Department supporting team projects and priorities and filling in as needed
General communications and fund development administrative duties as assigned