Title: Communications & Development Specialist

Work Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours a week, hybrid schedule

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience

Reports To: Director of Development & Communications

Summary

The Communications and Development Specialist is an integral member of the Development Team, working cross-functionally to support organization goals. Goals include enhancing awareness of organization’s mission and services, driving financial donations and sustained recruitment of foster families. This position includes a focus on multi-channel digital and print asset creation (website, social, email, video, etc.) and message customization to diverse audiences. This externally focused position assists with internal communication projects as needed.

About COBYS Family Services

Motivated by Christian faith, COBYS Family Services educates, supports and empowers children and adults to reach their full potential. Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, COBYS Family Services provides a range of foster care, adoption, permanency, family life (parenting) education and counseling services throughout the region.

At COBYS, you can expect an organization environment where kindness and respect matters, where colleagues work collaboratively and strive for excellence in the care provided to our clients. Delivering direct human services is not an easy job, but we believe it is our organization’s calling in assisting those we serve in our community. We encourage you to be your best self and to serve joyfully, while practicing empathy, grace and humility.

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Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate the organization’s mission, programs and services to diverse audiences.
• Design and produce multi-channel digital and print assets (website, social, email, video, advertising, newsletter, print collateral materials, etc.).
• Coordinate year-round communication/marketing activities to ensure that internal and external audiences receive appropriate, comprehensive,  brand-aligned communication.
• Serve as member of the Development Team, playing a key role in the planning and execution of fundraising events, associated campaigns and appeals.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to COBYS vision, mission and core values
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar graphic design system
• Skilled in using standalone email marketing systems or those integrated with CRM systems
• Experience with video production, with focus on short form, digital storytelling
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and appreciation for the nonprofit sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to collaborate and engage with team members and cross-functionally to meet organization needs
• Ability to work independently and maintain communication with supervisor and coworkers, while meeting project and campaign deadlines
• Desire to actively participate in fundraising activities and events

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Three (3) + years of design and/or communication-related experience, non-profit and for-profit experience accepted
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, graphic design, or a related field
• Flexible schedule, occasional evening and weekend work is required to align with fundraising and community awareness activities

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

The physical and mental demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderately, physically active, may be necessary to be seated for extended periods of time.
• Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching, and grasping.
• Some lifting, up to 40 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.
• Typically requires close visual acuity involved with preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
• Able to receive, analyze, interpret, and deliver detailed information through written and oral communications.
• Able to think critically and solve problems effectively.
• Able to observe and manage tasks in multiple settings.
• Able to function at a high level in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to work one-on-one, in small groups, and in large groups of colleagues.

Benefits included. EOE.  Please send your resume to recruitment@cobys.org by October 7, 2026, or until position is filled. For more information on COBYS and the position, visit https://cobys.org/current-employment-openings/.