Responsibilities

• Core Responsibilities - Collaborate with the Executive Director and other staff to plan a content calendar highlighting organizational activities and resources, including the annual conference, public programs, archives, publications, awards, and fellowships. - Produce written and visual content for social media, newsletters, website updates, and promotional materials. The organization currently uses Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube as the primary social channels. - Help update website news, event pages, and featured content as needed. Potential Expanded Responsibilities (as hours and/or interests expand) - Refine and implement outreach strategies to expand audiences, especially emerging scholars, community members, publishers, contributors, and volunteers. - Support communication to/for Fellowship awardees and other researchers.

Requirements

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in content creation, digital media, communications, or social media management.
• Basic photography or graphic design skills, including experience with Canva.
• Familiarity with WordPress or similar CMS.
• Comfort learning new digital platforms.
• Interest in literature, history, or the humanities (knowledge of Thoreau and transcendentalism a plus).
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
• Flexible schedule with availability for occasional evening/weekend events.