Communication and Event Coordinator

About

NACOLE is seeking a highly skilled Communication and Event Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our staff, the Communication and Event Coordinator will play a critical role in developing and executing communications and marketing strategies to increase awareness of NACOLE's mission, programs, and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing communications and marketing strategies to increase awareness of NACOLE's mission, programs, and events
• Create and distribute newsletters, promotional materials, and digital content aligned with NACOLE's brand and messaging
• Develop engaging content for NACOLE's website, email campaigns, listservs, donor communications, and social media channels
• Assist in planning, promoting, and executing NACOLE events including annual conference, regional meetings, webinars, forums, and special events

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or event planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with email marketing software and social media management tools

Nice to Have

• Experience with event planning software and registration platforms
• Familiarity with donor management software
• Knowledge of graphic design principles and video editing software
• Experience with web content management systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Flexible work environment with remote work options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to professional development opportunities and training

This role amplifies NACOLE's national voice and supports events that bring together practitioners and advocates to make law enforcement agencies, jails, and prisons more transparent, accountable, and responsive to the communities they serve.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, event management, or related field with at least three (3) years of relevant experience (equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree)
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience with social media management, email marketing platforms, website content management systems, and event management platforms
• Basic graphic design skills or experience working with design tools

Salary range: $60,000-$70,000 annually with ICHRA benefits and the option to participate in a 403(b) plan. This is a full-time, remote position that requires occasional work-related travel throughout the year.

The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) is the nation's only organization of law enforcement, jail, and prison oversight agencies, practitioners, and supporters. NACOLE's mission is to support independent oversight agencies that make law enforcement agencies, jails, and prisons more transparent, accountable, and responsive to the communities they serve.