Communications Coordinator

Rockville, MD (On-site)

$55K/yr – $60K/yrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive content creation and social media coordination for GCAAR as Communications Coordinator.

  • Write and format newsletters, emails, and social posts.
  • Must-have: Excellent writing and editing with social media and CMS experience.
  • Standout: Supports events, graphics in Canva, and collateral updates across channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write copy for newsletters/emails and social media
  • Format newsletters and emails
  • Create monthly social media plan and schedule posts
  • Monitor social media accounts, repost stories and respond to DMs/comments
  • Update GCAAR website, other GCAAR communications channels
  • Design graphics and create/update flyers and other print collateral using Canva
  • Keep collateral in public areas up to date
  • Monitor departmental email inbox
  • Assist with event logistics (as needed) and attend events, including some in the evenings
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Excellent writing, editing and communication skills (a writing test will be required)
  • Experience in posting to social media sites (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X) and in using email marketing tools and website content management systems (CMS)
  • Ability to balance multiple, time-sensitive assignments simultaneously and exercise sound judgment
  • Self-motivated, organized and highly resourceful team player with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, public relations or marketing
  • 1-3 years of related work experience
  • Please include a cover letter, resume and salary expectations when you apply.
  • Applicants cannot hold an active real estate license. If you want to be considered for employment, you would have to put the license on “Inactive” status prior to employment.

Preferred

  • Experience with graphic design and ability to create graphics that support content
  • Familiarity with/hands-on experience writing in Associated Press (AP) style
Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® logo

Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®

The Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR) is the voice for REALTORS® in Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland. Representing more than 12,000 real estate professionals in the greater capital area, GCAAR provides numerous services vital to its members' daily business needs and works with lawmakers to ensure public policy that encourages home ownership.

Founded in 1998
Rockville, Maryland, USA
49 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
10.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.1%
Direct
66.7%
Referral
3.8%
Social
0.6%
Paid
1.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~49

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (14% of company)

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