Content Creator and Research Assistant

ECDO, Forever Harlem, is looking for a creative and resourceful individual to assist the Communications Coordinator with managing company content. This part-time, task-focused role involves clear weekly goals that support the organization’s communications, content, and research efforts. It is perfect for someone who is organized, initiative-taking, and capable of consistently managing projects.

The creator will produce and monitor various platforms, including blogs, social media, videos, and the website. They will research topics, develop ideas, and help identify potential funding sources while crafting compelling narratives that highlight the agency's current and future endeavors.

Duties and responsibilities will include and not be limited to:

• • Collaborating with the Communications Coordinator to design and deliver weekly content (graphics, copy, video, and digital storytelling pieces).
  • Completing weekly deliverables such as social media posts, blog drafts, website updates, or research summaries on an agreed-upon schedule.
  • Supporting social media management: drafting posts, scheduling content, monitoring engagement, and tracking analytics.
  • Assisting with website content updates, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and consistency in messaging across platforms.
  • Conducting research on community trends, partner organizations, and industry best practices to inform content strategies.
  • Helping identify grant opportunities, sponsorships, and funding resources; assisting with preliminary research for proposals.
  • Drafting, editing, and proofreading written materials, including newsletters, blog posts, and press releases.
  • Managing a content calendar to ensure deliverables aligned with campaigns, events, and organizational milestones.
  • Organizing digital assets and maintaining a structured archive of communications and research materials.
  • Supporting documentation of impact stories by interviewing stakeholders, gathering testimonials, and compiling narrative case studies.
  • Providing basic photography support (event coverage, program highlights, staff and community portraits) as needed to supplement digital storytelling.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2–4 years in content creation, communications, or digital media.
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Proficiency with social media platforms and design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
  • Experience with Wix and/or other website builders.
  • Research and information synthesis skills; familiarity with grant research a plus.
  • Basic photography and photo editing a plus.
  • Strong organization and time management; able to meet weekly deliverables independently.