Communications Coordinator

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $76K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi channel content operations for a nonprofit. Lead editorial planning, cross function delivery, and social publishing while keeping brand and vendor processes tight.

  • Content ownership: drafting newsletters, press releases, leadership messaging, and fundraising comms for diverse audiences.
  • Calendar and channel leadership: manage content calendar, social publishing, and CMS updates with internal partners.
  • Cross functional delivery: coordinate deadlines, approvals, and vendor relationships while maintaining brand standards.

Job Description

Own multi-channel content operations for a nonprofit agency: editorial calendar, cross-functional project coordination, and publishing while preserving brand standards.

  • Draft written communications to various contributors, including; agency donors, supporters, and friends, such as newsletters, press releases, media advisories, and organizational communications including executive and leadership messaging.
  • Manage the agency content calendar and coordinate content submissions across departments.
  • Create, schedule, and publish social media content; monitor channels including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram, for community engagement and responses.
  • Maintain website content and coordinate updates with vendors or internal stakeholders.
  • Support content creation for email, digital platforms, and fundraising communications initiatives.
  • Create or coordinate graphics and visual assets using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Assist with promotional efforts for agency events, campaigns, and special initiatives.
  • Maintain brand standards, media lists, and organizational content libraries across all communications; maintain a catalog of all communications projects within the organization
  • Coordinate cross- functional communications projects, tracking deadlines, approvals, and deliverables; liaise with external vendors, freelancers, and platform providers as needed
  • Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field — or equivalent experience.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with social media platforms and scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, or Sprout Social).
  • Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact.
  • Familiarity with a CMS (preferably WordPress) and basic web content management.
  • Basic graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Express, or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with media relations, press outreach, or crisis communications support.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
  • Remote / flexible work options (If applicable)
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Rising Ground, Inc.

Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity.With an annual budget of $203 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.

New York, New York, USA
1K employees

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