Communications Assistant

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

We currently have an opening for a Communications Assistant.

JOB GOAL

Be part of a team that actively shapes the narrative surrounding BHA's activities through engaging multimedia and communication strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create content including but not limited to: photography, social media graphics, video, collateral, marketing materials, newsletters, etc.
• Brainstorm new and creative content ideas.
• Coordinate schedules with the Director of Communications to provide quality social medial content for BHA programs events and fill the content calendar for consistent posts to social media channels.
• Travel to multiple BHA locations for in-person coverage of events.
• Create positive content to promote the work of our organization to the public.
• Assist the Director of Communications in maintaining the organization's website and other digital presences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, graphic design, digital media, or related field.
• Valid PA's Driver's License.
• Ability to be flexible and creative.
• Strong interpersonal skill when communicating with administration, stakeholders, staff, students, and external publics.
• Strong understanding of graphic design, video production, and various multimedia development channels.
• Strong understanding of good design principles with adherence to brand style guidelines.
• Strong understanding of what makes "good content" in the current social media space.
• Strong understanding of good photography and videography principles.
• Ability to leverage data and analytics to make strong content decisions.
• Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
• Proficiency in relevant Adobe Creative Suite applications, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, preferred.
• Ability to share portfolio of relevant projects.
• Positively represent and promote BHA services to outside organizations.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Communicate effectively utilizing both written and oral communications.

BENEFITS

• Full Time, Academic Year (12-Months/255 Days)
• School Hours (Monday-Friday, approximate hours 7:00am-3:00pm)
• Paid Leave for Sick, Personal, and Vacation Days, and a paid day off for your Birthday!
• Paid Year Round
• Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please submit letter of interest, resume, and current clearances to this posting.

Click Here to complete BHA's Employment Application for Support Staff (Non-Teaching Positions)

BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.