Communications Assistant

Description

The Communications Assistant supports the planning and execution of communications, marketing, and design for the Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA). Working within a three-person Communications team, this role owns social media, event marketing, and targeted member communications, while contributing to broader department needs including graphic design, video, photography, and content production. This is a generalist role that presents an excellent opportunity to grow in all aspects of the Communications field. 

We offer competitive pay and benefits such as:

• Hybrid weekly work schedule: 1 remote day. 4 on-site days.
• Bi-weekly commute mileage compensation 
•  $750 in hiring bonuses 
• 2 great health benefit plans to choose from, one option is FREE for employee only coverage!
• Dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance coverages available
• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability provided at no cost
• HSA employer contribution
• Paid holidays and accrued time-off
• 401k contribution match, immediate vesting after 1 year
• Wellness benefits pay for fitness reimbursement, smartwatch contribution, and more

Responsibilities and Duties

Social Media

• Manage KICA’s social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube 
• Plan, produce, and publish content including graphics, short-form video, and written copy 
• Monitor engagement and compile basic performance reports 

Event Marketing

• Develop production schedules and marketing content for association meetings and member clubhouse events 
• Coordinate regularly with clubhouse event planners and meeting administrators 
• Distribute event materials across appropriate communication channels 

Video & Photo Asset Management

• Maintain KICA’s video and photo asset libraries 
• Produce short social media videos and conduct brief interview-style recordings 
• Upload and format recorded meeting videos for YouTube (title slides, basic editing) 
• Coordinate with KICA’s professional photographer; develop shot lists for events 

Targeted Member & Provider Communications

• Write and design a monthly email newsletter for commercial service providers covering gate access and island updates (via Constant Contact); maintain the distribution list 
• Draft neighborhood notices to property owner segments, primarily regarding construction updates; coordinate with the Maintenance Department for distribution 

Digital Signage

• Create and schedule content for KICA’s two entrance digital signs using planned content schedules and a design template 

Department Inbox & Content Requests

• Monitor and manage the department’s general email inbox; respond to or route member inquiries appropriately 
• Track and fulfill internal content production requests, or coordinate scheduling with the broader team 

Branded Materials & General Support

• Design branded materials for internal departments, including presentations, signage, and print collateral 
• Assist the Communications Specialist and Director of Communications with copywriting, graphic design, administrative tasks, and vendor coordination as needed 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field 
• Professional experience in communications, marketing, or a related role 
• Experience managing a website (WordPress), preferred
• Familiarity with Kiawah Island or similar private residential communities, preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and contexts 
• Basic graphic design skills; ability to produce images and marketing materials 
• Basic video editing experience 
• Smartphone photography and videography proficiency 
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently, meet deadlines, and maintain organized production schedules 
• Professional, friendly, and proactive — comfortable communicating openly with teammates, including asking questions and flagging when support is needed 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk.
• Repetitive motion related to normal computer and desk operations.

Other requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check.
• Maintain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License 

Kiawah Island Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.