Summary

Join NOCO Humane as a Digital Communications Associate! You'll create and share engaging digital content to support our mission, manage social media, update the website, and help grow our online presence. This entry-level role is perfect for a creative communicator who loves animals and wants to make a difference. Work closely with our Marketing & Communications Manager and be a voice for pets in need!

Description

Summary

The Digital Communications Associate supports NOCO Humane’s marketing and communication efforts with a focus on digital content creation and distribution. This role helps coordinate the organization’s social media channels, website, email communications, and other digital platforms to grow engagement, promote programs, and build public awareness. The Digital Communications Associate works closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager and plays a key role in ensuring consistent, compelling digital storytelling that reflects NOCO Humane’s mission and brand.

This role will be performed primarily at our Evans location, but will require the ability to get to, and work from, the Loveland location, and the future Greeley Adoption Campus as well.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media & Content Creation

Draft, design, and schedule engaging content across social media platforms
Respond to comments and messages and monitor account activity
Capture and edit photo/video content of shelter animals, events, and staff for use in digital campaigns
Help develop and maintain a content calendar that supports marketing and organizational goals

Website & Email Communications

Assist with updates to website content, including copy, photos, and page layout
Support the creation and distribution of weekly e-newsletters and email campaigns
Track email and web performance metrics and suggest improvements

Digital Campaign Support

Help implement digital advertising strategies (Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, etc.)
Organize and maintain digital asset libraries (photos, video, logos, etc.)
Collaborate with other departments to gather stories and content ideas

General & Organizational Support

Assist in tracking digital performance metrics and preparing reports
Support marketing initiatives for fundraising efforts, adoption events, and awareness efforts
Attend and assist with onsite and offsite events as needed (some evenings/weekends required)
Safely handle shelter animals as required
Provide backup support for other Community Relations roles as needed
Uphold brand standards and contribute to consistent messaging across the organization
Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Education/Experience

Minimum ofAssociate’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 1 year of professional or internship experience in digital marketing, social media management, or communications. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Nonprofit experience a plus. Animal welfare experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail
Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) and content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite preferred)
Comfortable with basic photography and videography
Video editing experience a plus
Familiarity with website CMS (WordPress or similar) and email marketing tools (e.g. Constant Contact or similar)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Creative thinker who is collaborative, proactive, and mission-driven
Passion for animal welfare and storytelling is a must!

Working Conditions:

Work Environment

Shared cubicle office space; Exposure to animals and animal handling; Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases and animal bites and scratches; Exposure to high noise levels when in kennels; Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.

Physical Activities

Includes ability to drive, stand, sit, bend, squat, walk, input data on a computer, and talk for up to eight hours or more a day; Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds without assistance; Some lifting and carrying of greater weights with assistance; Able to work a flexible schedule with regular weekend and evening shifts as required.

Other

Must be at least 21 years of age (required for insurance purposes); Valid Colorado Driver’s License and insurable driving record. Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required.

The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. NOCO Humane conducts background checks, DMV checks and requires drug testing of all employment candidates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits for full time employees include options for medical and life, dental, vision and supplemental accident insurance; STD/LTD insurance; a matching 403b plan; paid time off (PTO) accrual; 9 paid holidays and more.

If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills to make a difference through effective communication, we invite you to apply for the Communications Associate position at NOCO Humane today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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