Communications Specialist at Montana… · Helena

Summary: Montana Community Foundation is a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating a culture of giving so Montana communities can flourish. The Communications Specialist supports the Marketing and Communications department through graphic design, multimedia production, social media coordination, digital content creation, brand management, and targeted outreach.

Responsibilities:
- Designs high-quality print and digital materials, including social graphics, advertisements, brochures, reports, invitations, presentations, email graphics, signage, templates, and campaign assets
- Develops creative concepts and translates communications goals into clear, visually engaging materials for a range of audiences and platforms
- Prepares production-ready files, coordinates specifications with printers and vendors, reviews proofs, and supports projects through final delivery
- Applies strong typography, layout, composition, color, and visual storytelling principles while maintaining brand standards
- Creates and edits multimedia content, including photography, short-form video, motion graphics, and other digital assets as needed
- Organizes and maintains creative files, templates, brand assets, and photo and video libraries
- Builds accessible materials using appropriate contrast, hierarchy, captions, alternative text, and platform-specific best practices
- Develops, schedules, publishes, and manages content across MCF and affiliated social media channels in alignment with broader marketing goals and editorial calendars
- Creates platform-appropriate copy, graphics, video, and other content designed to increase engagement, reach, and visibility
- Monitors social media trends, conversations, platform updates, and emerging content opportunities relevant to MCF’s work and audiences
- Monitors comments, messages, and mentions; engages appropriately with online communities and elevates sensitive or high-priority matters to the Marketing and Communications Director
- Maintains a consistent posting cadence and coordinates content needs, approvals, deadlines, and campaign deliverables with internal partners
- Tracks and analyzes reach, engagement, audience growth, referrals, and campaign performance; prepares recurring reports and recommends improvements based on results
- Supports paid social media campaigns, including creative development, audience targeting, testing, and performance monitoring
- Supports website and email content updates, including formatting copy, selecting imagery, creating graphics, and reviewing pages and messages for brand consistency
- Repurposes stories, articles, program updates, and campaign messages across social, web, email, and print channels
- Assists with photography, video capture, editing, captioning, and production for events, interviews, campaigns, and impact stories
- Proofreads and reviews materials for accuracy, clarity, accessibility, and visual consistency before publication
- Supports event communications and production needs, including promotional materials, presentations, signage, and on-site content capture
- Applies and helps maintain MCF and affiliated brand standards across all visual and digital communications
- Collaborates with staff, contractors, photographers, printers, and other vendors to complete projects on time and within established budgets
- Manages assigned projects, priorities, timelines, files, and approvals while communicating proactively about progress and potential delays
- Supports development of templates and practical communications resources for staff, local community foundations, and other partners
- Stays current on design, multimedia, accessibility, social media, and digital communications practices

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, multimedia production, communications, marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- One or more years of experience as a graphic designer, multimedia designer, production artist, or in a similar creative role
- One to three years of hands-on experience in social media marketing, digital communications, or content creation
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Proficiency in Canva and experience creating reusable, brand-aligned templates
- Experience with social media scheduling, publishing, community management, and analytics tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adapt creative work for different audiences, formats, platforms, and accessibility needs while maintaining brand consistency
- Understanding of social media best practices, platform audiences, content trends, community engagement, and performance metrics
- Ability to meet deadlines, highly organized, and effectively manage multiple tasks
- Ability to organize and analyze data
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to receive and apply feedback, exercise sound judgment, solve problems, and work both independently and collaboratively
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital design capabilities; multimedia and social media work samples are preferred
- Experience with After Effects, Premiere Pro, or similar video and motion tools is preferred
- Experience with website content management, email marketing platforms, Google Analytics or similar measurement tools, and Microsoft Office is preferred
- Experience working in a nonprofit, foundation, public-service, or mission-driven environment is preferred

Required Skills: Graphic Design, Multimedia Production, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Canva, Social Media Analytics, Website Content Management, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, Written and Verbal Communication

Benefits: Full-time regular employees are eligible to participate in group medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, Health Savings Account, Short-term and long-term disability coverage, A generous PTO program