Communication Specialist I at Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association – Lincoln, California

The Communications Specialist I supports the Association’s marketing, design, and digital communications efforts by ensuring all content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with brand standards across print and digital platforms. This role manages day to day content execution, including editing and proofing for publications and eNews, building and testing email campaigns, developing and scheduling social media content, updating website materials, and designing graphics across a variety of formats using Adobe Creative Suite. The Specialist also contributes to photography, videography, A/V setup, and basic video editing while collaborating with departments to create cohesive messaging, maintain brand alignment, and produce high quality visual and written materials that support organizational goals.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or design, with strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. experience using content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media management tools, and digital analytics. A solid understanding of print and digital design principles, website usability, accessibility, best practices, and basic HTML/CSS is essential, along with demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere).This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to interpret performance data to inform strategies, and the capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment. The role is primarily office based with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work required for events or deadlines, and candidates must be comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs. and operating standard office and A/V equipment.

Education & Certifications
-High school diploma or equivalent required
-Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Graphic Design or a related field preferred
-Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Benefits Overview
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options through Kaiser (HMO 0 40, HMO 1000 30) and Aetna (HMO AVN 0 100 30, NTL MCP 2000 80), with coverage available for employees, employee + children, employee + spouse, or families. Employer contributions range from 75–96% depending on the plan. Dental coverage is provided through MetLife (High PPO and Low PPO) with employer contributions between 58–80%, and vision benefits are offered through Aetna (Vision Core and Vision Plus) with a 100% employer contribution.
Employees also receive access to the NexGen Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Paychex, offering counseling, mental health support, financial advising, and more. Our 401(k)-retirement plan allows contributions after 30 days, with an employer match of up to 4% beginning after one year. Additional benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance equal to one year’s salary (with voluntary supplemental options), and optional coverage for short-term disability, accident, hospitalization, illness, and legal assistance.
Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Paid time off includes vacation accruing at .0385 hours per hour worked (approximately 10 days per year, usable after 90 days), 9 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, and 40 hours of sick leave per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation
Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions (including those defined under state or local law), reproductive health decision making, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable California laws. Applicants and employees may request accommodations related to disabilities; sincerely held religious beliefs; needs arising from domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or any other protected reason, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of work authorization.