Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of integrated communications plans for the Mexican Studies Scholarship Fund (MSSF/Becari@s Program) and the Feria Internacional del Libro de la Ciudad de Nueva York (FILNYC), including campaigns, messaging, and content calendars.
• Write, edit, and produce high-quality bilingual (Spanish/English) content such as announcements, newsletters, web content, program descriptions, scripts, donor updates, and reports.
• Manage and maintain MSI/FILNYC digital and social media platforms, including content scheduling, posting, and community engagement.
• Coordinate website and CMS updates to ensure accurate and timely publication of program information, deadlines, events, and highlights.
• Track, compile, and assist with analysis of communications metrics (email, social media, and web) to support reporting and planning.
• Support media outreach and press coordination for FILNYC and MSI initiatives, in alignment with Lehman College and CUNY communications policies.
• Maintain and update media, partner, and community contact lists; support outreach to community-based organizations, cultural institutions, schools, publishers, and partners.
• Coordinate communications for events, including promotional materials, registration messaging, speaker communications, and post-event summaries.
• Support the production and coordination of digital and print communications material, including flyers, programs, signage, and sponsor recognition assets.
• Maintain organized communications archives, assets, mailing lists, and documentation; coordinate with interns, fellows, volunteers, or vendors and perform related administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and four years related experience required (Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Spanish, Latin American Studies, Higher Education, non-profit, cultural institutions, or related field)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; ability to adapt voice across audiences (students, donors, partners, media)
• Demonstrated experience managing social media channels and producing content (copy plus basic design/video).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Working knowledge of design/content tools (e.g., Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud) and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or similar).
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with sound judgment.
• Commitment to MSI’s mission and community-centered values.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.