Communications Coordinator

Position: Communications Coordinator

Location: Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO.

Application Deadline: May 31

Schedule: Monday-Friday, based on a 40 hour work week.

Starting Salary Range: *$26.00-$31.20/hr.

*The stated starting salary pay range for this position is meant to reflect a range of where a typical entry level candidate would start and is not meant to be all inclusive. Additional education and experience may result in a starting pay outside of the stated range.*

Laradon has been a leader in advocacy, education, and support for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 75 years. We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to carry our legacy forward.

If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you'll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

We are seeking a Communications Coordinator to support the Foundation team. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role will support Laradon's mission by assisting the Communications Manager with managing and creating engaging content for Laradon's social media outlets and digital platforms that elevate our brand. The Communications Coordinator will also help in the development and implementation of the organization's social media and overall marketing plan.

No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities:

• Create, edit/design, and post content to Laradon's social media channels on a daily basis (including live postings from Laradon events/activities)
• Coordinate with Laradon programs to gather pictures and stories for social media and digital platforms
• Contribute to the Laradon Blog on a weekly basis
• Oversee the social media master calendar alongside the Communications Manager
• Monitor social media and website analytics on a weekly/monthly basis, provide reports, and make recommendations to increase engagement.
• Assist with planning, writing, and managing e-mail newsletter
• Support with special events when needed
• Assist with other marketing duties - graphic design, video editing, public relations
• Other special projects as assigned

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
• 401(k) + 4% Match
• 11 Paid Holidays and 16 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• FAMLI Leave
• Bilingual Pay Differential
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Onsite Employee Counseling Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Long Term Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• EcoPass: Unlimited rides on RTD buses and trains for full-time employees
• Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
• Committee participation opportunities (DEIB/A, Safety)
• Development, job growth, and internal training
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff - one where everyone is truly appreciated
• CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees.

We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we'll make sure you are trained in the following:

• Orientation
• Mandatory Reporting
• Incident Reporting
• First Aid/CPR
• Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Defensive Driving
• Person Centered Training
• Trauma Informed Care
• QMAP
• Professional Boundaries

We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent work experience
• Experience creating unique, engaging and impactful content for Facebook, X, Instagram, and Youtube
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced, frequently changing work environment, and company structure.
• Experience with taking photos and creating videos on an i-Phone or high definition camera
• Adobe Creative Suite knowledge (Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Website management experience (WordPress, Weebly, etc.)
• Interviewing experience
• Knowledge of trends on social media platforms

Our commitment to you once you get here:

Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon's mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.

To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members - regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics - should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values:

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment