Communications Coordinator

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Compensation: $26.25 per hour, Non-exempt

Benefits: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Life), Funded Retirement Plan; Colorado FAMLI employee contributions fully paid by employer

Office Location: Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, CO

Reports to: Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives

Our Mission: We work collaboratively to create connection and provide advocacy, education, research, cultural events, and responsive programs and services that ensure LGBTQ+ people, families, and communities thrive.

Essential Functions: The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives to create effective communications and graphic elements in support of the organization. It requires consistent hands-on work to identify and meet organizational needs. A high priority is placed on balancing the needs of effective messaging, reaching diverse audiences, and growing Out Boulder County’s overall communications reach. This position will frequently collaborate with events, development, and program staff.

• Responsible for the design and content development for website, social media, and email newsletters.

  • Work with all staff to collect stories and information for Out Boulder County’s email newsletters.

  • Support the graphic design needs across the organization, ensuring all external communications are branded correctly.

  • Manage and monitor all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and keep current on industry trends and best practices for existing and emerging platforms.

• In collaboration with the Special Events and Programs teams and with support from the Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives, work to ensure that all events and program offerings are promoted effectively.

• Support the achievement of development goals through graphic design and other communications functions in collaboration with fundraising and development staff.

• Support communications related to key strategic initiatives and emerging organizational needs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

• Ability to work some nights and weekends (evening groups and organizational events)

• Familiarity with website CMS, social media platforms, Constant Contact or other email marketing systems, Adobe Creative Suite and/or other graphic design tools, Microsoft Office Programs, and Google Ads

• Ability to work at the computer for 3-4 hours at a time, manage interruptions

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Experience with the nonprofit sector and the LGBTQ+ community is strongly preferred

• Bilingual Spanish/English language skills strongly preferred

• Job offer contingent upon completion of satisfactory background check

How to Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@outboulder.org with “Communications Coordinator” in the subject heading. The position will remain open until filled by a qualified candidate.

Out Boulder County is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.