Part Time: 24-30 hours / week - Compensation: $20 / hour
Job Summary
A Nonprofit Communications Coordinator manages an organization's messaging across digital, print, and social media, creating content like newsletters, press releases, and web updates to raise awareness, engage supporters, and drive mission goals, requiring skills in writing, design (Canva/Adobe), web (CMS / HTML), social media, and project management, often supporting fundraising and event promotion. They execute communication strategies, track media, and coordinate campaigns, reporting to the Operations Manager.
Communications Coordinator plays a vital role in managing an organization's public image and mission-driven messaging. This position typically bridges the gap between internal programs and external audiences, including donors, volunteers, and the media.
Reports to the Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation: Write, edit, and design print/digital materials (newsletters, annual reports, emails, brochures, press releases). Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to set priorities under pressure.
- Digital Management: Update website, manage social media (posting, monitoring, engaging), and analyze digital performance (Google Analytics).
- Strategy Implementation: Help develop and execute communication plans to promote programs, campaigns, and fundraising.
- Media Relations: Draft press releases, coordinate interviews, and track media coverage.
- Event Support: Create marketing materials for events and assist with promotion.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with members, donors, partners, and the public.
- Media / Marketing Annual Plan: Assist with the marketing and media annual plan, preparation, and execution.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Communication: Excellent writing, editing, and verbal skills.
- Digital Proficiency: Familiarity with CMS (Shopify), design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), social media platforms, and analytics. Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp/Constant Contact), Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, or related software. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Organizational Skills: Strong project management, multitasking, and detail orientation. Must be creative-minded initiative-taker who can multi-task well. Must be professional, diligent and have excellent time management skills.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align communications with organizational goals.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional storytelling ability, strong people skills for Community engagement, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience:
- Degree or certificate in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or equivalent required; Associate degree with coursework preferred.
- Two years of related experience writing and editing projects.
- Non-profit experience a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at a time.