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The Committee of Seventy is hiring a communications coordinator. Learn more below.

Job overview:

Salary: $55-60k, commensurate with experience. Full health benefits and two weeks paid vacation, in addition to the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and five floating holidays.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Communications Coordinator with a focus on digital media. As a Communications Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our organization's mission to promote voter engagement and our advocacy agenda. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional communication skills, interest in government and politics, and a strong understanding of digital media strategies and tools

We strongly believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that a diverse workforce brings together unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, leading to increased creativity, innovation, and better decision-making. As such, we actively seek out and value job applicants from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, ages, or disability. Our commitment to DEI extends throughout our hiring process, ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment for all candidates. We firmly believe that by fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, we can create a stronger, more vibrant, and more successful organization.

Responsibilities:

• Digital Media Strategy: Collaborate with the full team and media consultants to develop and implement digital media strategies that effectively promote our organization's mission and initiatives related to elections and good government.

• Social Media Management: Create engaging and compelling content for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Monitor and manage social media accounts, respond to inquiries, and engage with our online community.

• Content Creation: Develop and curate multimedia content, including graphics, videos, blog posts, and infographics, to support our digital media campaigns and initiatives.

• Website Management: Assist in maintaining and updating the organization's website, ensuring content is accurate, up-to-date, and visually appealing. Utilize basic web development skills to make necessary updates and improvements. We use Apostrophe; no experience in this platform is required.

• Email Marketing: Support the creation and distribution of email campaigns, newsletters, and other digital communications to engage and educate our audience.

• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor and analyze digital media metrics, providing regular reports on performance, audience engagement, and campaign effectiveness. Utilize data-driven insights to optimize future communications strategies.

• Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams to gather information, stories, and updates to create compelling content. Collaborate with external partners and influencers to amplify our message and increase visibility.

• Research: Stay informed about current trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in digital media and communications to ensure our organization remains at the forefront of innovative strategies.

• Event Support: Provide assistance during organization events and campaigns, both in-person and virtual, to ensure smooth execution and maximize engagement with our target audience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and ability to convey complex ideas effectively.

• Demonstrated experience with digital media platforms, including social media management, content creation, and email marketing.

• Knowledge of analytics tools to track and analyze digital media performance.

• Passion for voting rights and an understanding of the issues surrounding voter engagement and advocacy.

• Creative thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit, able to generate innovative ideas and approaches.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in graphic design software, video editing tools, or other multimedia creation platforms is a plus.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in promoting active citizenship across Philadelphia and Pennsylvania! Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant digital media samples or portfolio to Dan Bright’s attention at dbright@seventy.org to be considered for this position.

Note: This job description is intended to convey essential information about the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.