Communications Coordinator, P/T

The Seward Park Conservancy is seeking a part-time communications coordinator to raise our profile, promote our activities, and help increase donations through expanded and improved communications, primarily online.  This newly created position will report to 1-2 Conservancy volunteer board members.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Maintain and update our website: www.sewardparkconservancy.org

·       Manage Mailchimp e-newsletter development and distribution using Mailchimp (frequency TBD; at least quarterly).

·       Create, curate and schedule content for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and potential new social media outlets.

·       Manage development and production of communications materials for Conservancy fundraiser(s) and community events, such as online content and onsite flyers.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

·       Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Journalism/Writing, and/or related field.

·       Demonstrated writing and editing skills.

·       Knowledge of Mailchimp or similar program.

·       Experience with social media platform management, both creating content and analyzing trends and performance. Knowledge of Hootsuite or similar product highly desirable.

·       Experience with website management, preferably Squarespace.

·       Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

·       Experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.

·       Some knowledge of HTML

·       Familiarity with the Lower East Side in Manhattan and issues related to parks and historic preservation. Position is remote for now but priority given to NYC-based candidates.