The New School · 2 months ago
Communications & Program Coordinator | CNYCA
The New School is an applied policy research institute that focuses on driving innovation in policy to create a more equitable city. They are seeking a Communications & Program Coordinator to support the Economic and Fiscal Policy program, which conducts research on policies affecting low- and moderate-income communities in New York City.
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Responsibilities
Manage the publication production process – with authors, editors, designers, and external partners – from final draft to release date
Draft and prepare content for website updates and newsletters circulated via Mailchimp with support from program staff and CNYCA’s design team
Lead the team’s social media engagement, producing content (text, image, and/or video) in collaboration with program staff for multiple platforms
Monitor metrics of online communications (website, Mailchimp, social media) to inform research agenda and related products
Manage the program's press and contacts list
Provide logistics support for team strategic planning, regular team meetings, and internal communications systems
Provide logistics support for in-person and online events at The New School
Work with research staff and advocacy partners to prepare presentations of CNYCA’s analysis (i.e. testimony, public events, op-eds, social media engagement) for strategic opportunities as they arise
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and succinctly and to make oral presentations
Experience with website and e-newsletter programs, Webflow, Wix and/or Mailchimp a plus
Experience managing multiple projects, people, events, and/or publications in a timely, efficient and collaborative manner
Experience producing and managing social media content (text, image and/or video) on multiple platforms
Bachelor's Degree
Skilled problem-solver
Active listener, respectful of the contributions of others
Preferred
Demonstrated skills in communications, marketing, community outreach or related fields with three years' experience
Experience curating content for social media and creating original online and printed marketing material/collateral
Knowledge of New York City government and advocacy
Experience with event planning
Graphic design skills, experience with Adobe software a plus
Interest in and familiarity with economic justice issues
Company
The New School
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