Communications Specialist

Communications Coordinator About Us Canopy Management Group is an accredited Association Management Company (AMC) based in Springfield, MA. We partner with associations, nonprofits, professional societies, and member organizations to provide customized operational and strategic support that helps industries and communities thrive. What You'll Do as Communications Coordinator In this role, you'll build an understanding of your clients - their audiences, goals, and the communities they serve - and help bring their communications to life. You'll support efforts that strengthen connections, engage members, and move each organization's work forward. You'll create and coordinate a variety of communications, from emails and newsletters to website updates and campaign materials, while helping manage projects across multiple clients. You'll partner closely with teammates, clients, and volunteer leaders to ensure everything is clear, organized, and aligned with each organization's voice. Who Is the Perfect Candidate for This Role? You may currently work in communications, marketing, membership services, public relations, or client services and are looking for a role where you can contribute more strategically, build stronger relationships, and work on a broader variety of projects. You enjoy balancing creativity with organization. You're proactive, thoughtful, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail. You communicate clearly, collaborate well with others, and take ownership of your work. You're someone who naturally thinks beyond the immediate task, considering how communications support engagement, strengthen communities, and help organizations achieve long-term goals. Most importantly, you enjoy relationship-driven work and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and meaningful partnership. Requirements - 2-4 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, content marketing, or a related field. - Bachelor?s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field preferred. - Experience supporting communications for associations, nonprofits, agencies, or member-based organizations is a plus. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and organizations. - Excellent proofreading and editing skills with strong attention to detail. - Strong organization skills with experience coordinating multiple communication projects and deadlines simultaneously. - Familiarity with email marketing platforms, website content management systems, social media platforms, and scheduling tools preferred. - Ability to create engaging content for email, web, newsletters, social media, and promotional campaigns. - Comfortable collaborating with clients, volunteer leaders, vendors, and internal teams. - Ability to think proactively and contribute ideas that support engagement and communication goals. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact, Mailchimp, or similar tools. - Familiarity with website content updates and basic content management systems. - Ability to work independently while contributing collaboratively within a team environment. - Strong time management skills and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.