Communications Coordinator

Job Title : Communications Coordinator

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

Type : Non-Exempt

Hours : 10-15 hours per week (flexible with some remote work available)

Reports To : Executive Director

Salary : $20 - $24 / hour

Organization Summary :

Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) is a place-based nonprofit that strives to empower neighbors to assume leadership roles in their own community, while also striving to diversify that leadership to allow for a better mixing and sharing of ideas and cultures.

We are a community-led organization, established in 1992. Our main programs include 3 community garden sites, business facade revitalization grants, the LNA Education Program which provides high-quality in-person English language and digital literacy instruction, as well as several community engagement events and committees.

Learn more at lyndale.org.

Position Summary :

The Communications Coordinator will partner with the association’s Executive Director (ED) to define the priorities related to LNA’s public-facing messaging, and its approach to how these messages reach their intended audience.

These priorities should be reflected in the annual communications calendar, ongoing communication execution, and in how other association staff support the association’s overall communication priorities.

Core accountabilities include managing the association’s online presence across diverse media platforms, being the point person for media relations, maintaining current and engaging information on all LNA websites, developing and executing promotional plans and advertising collateral for key events and initiatives, and monitoring our reach and performance to measure our communication’s impact.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

Communications Planning, Execution & Evaluation

Partner with ED on setting priorities related to communication messaging, mediums, and tools

Oversee creation of annual communications calendar; engage other staff as appropriate

Devise marketing and promotional plans for events, programs, and initiatives

Maintain relevant and timely information that reflects LNA’s work across all digital platforms

Lead and oversee graphic design for events, programs, and key initiatives that reflect LNA aesthetic goals

Create and implement social media outreach and updates

Design flyers, postcards and meeting posters as needed

Assist with LNA engagement-related events and community initiatives including attending monthly engagement committee meetings

Develop and monitor quantitative and qualitative metrics that inform reach and impact of communications

Communications Systems Management

Weekly website maintenance, annually assess website functionality and user experience

Develop and send weekly E-news, maintain email list

Develop organizational branding and style guidelines

Maintain organization public and staff calendar and space booking

Oversee bi-annual newsletter design

Create layout of annual direct mail letter

Create and coordinate content in collaboration with LNA staff for use across various communication channels

Bi-lingual Spanish and English content creation

Media relations duties as needed, including assisting with media prep, speaking with reporters and pitching articles

Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience developing and executing against marketing and communication plans

Experience utilizing a third-party website development platform for an institution

Experience leading a range of graphic design projects for digital and print vehicles

Experience providing marketing and communications support to coworkers and volunteers

Experience working with people of diverse cultural backgrounds, lifestyle and socio-economic standing

Copywriting for campaigns inclusive of; social media, websites blogs, emails and press releases

Ability to think strategically, creatively, and proactively around how to address opportunities and challenges

Proficient and self-directed at managing work plans, priorities, time, and resources to advance accountabilities

Proficient in the following platforms :

Social media platforms including; Meta - Facebook & Instagram

WordPress website

Google Workspace

Constant Contact

Canva

MS Office

Indesign newsletter layout (optional, depending on experience)

Spanish or Somali language proficiency strongly preferred

Physical Requirements :

Able to remain in a stationary position for at least 2 hours at a time

Able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office and computer equipment and greet neighbors

Work Environment :

The majority of work completed at LNA will be at LNA’s office and include regular interactions with individuals receiving services, volunteers, donors and other community members.

It is expected that each of these interactions is done with the highest levels of professionalism and confidentiality as required in the parameters of those relationships.

These interactions may occur in person, on the phone, via e-mail or through the use of social media.

May work outside of the office within the community in places such as the YMCA, apartment buildings, churches, schools, and community centers.

Will be required to interact with community members and may require small amounts of public speaking, being photographed for media use as well as appropriate use of social media as a marketing tool.

May include activities outside.

May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.

May climb ladders.

How To Apply :

Please send a cover letter and resume to Sami Smetana (she / her), Executive Director, at [email protected]

Applications for this opportunity will be accepted through November 6, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

LNA's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sexual orientation, public assistance status, marital status, age, disability, political beliefs, or sex (including sex stereotypes and gender identity in health care programs) or other applicable protected characteristics.

LNA is an equal opportunity employer and conforms to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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