Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage website and social media content, collaborating with vendors and internal teams to maintain a dynamic and engaging digital presence.
• Develop and implement social media strategies in partnership with leadership and internal teams to expand community reach and engagement.
• Write and coordinate clear, compelling communications for donors, staff, and the broader community.
• Create and manage high-quality marketing and development materials, including annual reports, brochures, fact sheets, and fundraising appeals.
• Plan, write, design, and send monthly newsletters to supporters and partners.
• Identify and capture in print and video, impactful client stories by coordinating and conducting interviews for use in communications, fundraising, and media outreach.
• Oversee the design and production of communication assets, including announcements, flyers, event signage, invitations, and educational materials.
• Manage visual storytelling efforts, including maintaining the organization’s photo library and coordinating photography and video production.
• Support public relations and media outreach by building relationships with reporters, maintaining press lists, pitching stories and op-eds, and coordinating press releases.
• Supervise communications volunteers and interns while supporting staff training for effective internal and external communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications or related field.
• Prior experience in non-profit communications and/or fundraising strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to other staff, volunteers, clients and the public.
• Self-motivated and committed to workplace participation and diversity, with the ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to juggle many projects and meet deadlines in a high-energy environment.
• Interest in legal aid work to improve the lives of people living in poverty and increase access to justice.
• Demonstrated ability to write strategic communications pieces including press releases, newsletters, and website content.
• Experience with WordPress content management platform preferred.
• Proficient in email marketing tools and social media.

Preferred

• LASCO offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, currently including an employer funded HRA (up to $12,000), employer-paid employee dental and vision insurance, a language skills differential ($2,500-$3,500 annually), paid vacation, sick and holiday time, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

• LASCO offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, currently including an employer funded HRA (up to $12,000), employer-paid employee dental and vision insurance, a language skills differential ($2,500-$3,500 annually), paid vacation, sick and holiday time, and ongoing training and development opportunities.