Current Openings

Communications Manager

Summary

Under general direction, the Communications Manager is a full-time position that plays a significant role in fundraising and promoting Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Communications Manager is responsible for executing all tasks related to digital marketing, fundraising events, social media, and developing strategies to reach various audiences throughout San Antonio. The perfect person for this role will have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, manage multiple projects, and be a natural born storyteller who can create a connection between our supporters and the impact they make towards our mission. 

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  

Communication:

• Develop and execute integrated social media and web strategy/content for the organization, insuring consistent brand and messaging across organization’s multiple platforms. 

• Manage day to day posting, monitoring, and engagement with all comments/messages/posts

• Report monthly marketing recap including important metrics such as partnerships/outreach, engagement/reach growth on social media platforms and overview of content produced and published for the month.

• Identify potential media opportunities and craft press announcements for promotion across multiple channels including social media.

• Design marketing materials including: the annual report; brochures; pamphlets; flyers; and other promotional documents.

• Create and oversee distribution of monthly electronic Newsletter.

• Assist with volunteer coordination. Post volunteer opportunities to website and social media sites, and follow-up with reminder emails prior to events. Work with Program Managers to identify and communicate with interested volunteers.

• Maintain Constant Contact email subscription list. 

Administrative:

• Manage Organization donor, volunteer and member data management system.

• Maintain accurate accounting of all income/expense and its sources, processing according to defined processes.

• Oversee the phone and calendar systems

• Maintain and order supplies, restock outreach materials, keeping all in an orderly fashion.

• Send, check, and sort mail daily, filing mail in correspondence.

• Maintain organization files, including accounting, legal, board, fundraising and programs.  

• Format and print documents for board and board committee meetings.

• Miscellaneous tasks as needed related to general office management.

Events:

• Coordinate event preparations as needed. May include tasks such as arranging raffle items, updating spreadsheets, recording income.

• Add events to local community calendars.

• Help with program event preparation as needed.  

• Assist with promotion of Green Spaces Alliance and its programs at Community events.

• Serve as member of Resource Development and event committees, providing staff support as needed.

• Attend and assist in the set-up, execution, and take down of events. 

Essential Qualifications

The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, time management skills, ability to prioritize and problem-solve. 

• Ability to perform routine office procedure and maintain standard office equipment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 

• Proficient social media skills.

• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work as a team member.

• Commitment to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of accuracy in data systems.

• Energy, enthusiasm and confidence in building relationships on behalf of Green Spaces Alliance.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office environment.

• Experience working with nonprofits.

• Familiarity with CMS platforms and basic HTML (WordPress, etc.)

• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe In-Design, or other desktop publishing platforms.

• Graphic Design experience a plus

• Spanish Language abilities desirable.

Working hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Remote working options on Monday and Friday.  Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Benefits include, medical, dental, and matched retirement contribution.    

The GSA office and staff are very team oriented.  The environment is casual, collegial and committed to conservation ethics and goals.  The schedule is flexible and everyone is sensitive and helpful to each other.

GSA seeks to hire a team member who helps advance equity conscious outcomes. Diversity is embraced, recognizing that a resilient ecosystem is only possible when all identities are included.