Reinvent Albany · 1 day ago
Communications and Program Coordinator
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expReinvent Albany is a nonprofit organization advocating for more open and accountable New York government. The Communications and Program Coordinator will manage the organization's communications workflow and outreach while providing essential programmatic support to promote advocacy efforts.
Government Relations Services
Hiring Manager
Reinvent Albany
Responsibilities
Manage production workflow for all communications (including press releases, memos, testimonies, letters, newsletters, and reports) from draft form to publication
Send campaigns via email to relevant distribution lists
Update blog, advocacy tracker, and internal comms trackers
Use social media platforms to promote communications and media coverage
Schedule meetings for staff with public officials and their staff, agencies, working groups, and other stakeholders
Maintain extensive database of NYS and NYC government and press contacts
Monitor team inbox and direct incoming requests to appropriate staff
Coordinate outreach with key media contacts and assist staff with research for interviews
Organize and execute online and in-person events (may require occasional travel to Albany)
Record minutes for internal staff meetings and external meetings as needed
Keep track of relevant NYS and NYC issues and news
Ad hoc help with related communications, program, and research projects as needed
Qualification
Preferred
2+ years of communications and/or program support experience (background in policy, politics, or advocacy not required)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Comfortable with all forms of outreach, e.g., email, phone calls, and in-person meetings
Takes initiative, openly shares ideas, and is not afraid to ask questions
Skilled at time management. Adept at multitasking and working with changing priorities
Attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to keep processes streamlined and organized
Proofreading and/or copyediting experience a plus
Professional social media experience with X and/or Bluesky a plus
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides), Mailchimp, and WordPress a plus
Benefits
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings program with up to 3% employer matching
Optional pre-tax commuter plan, health and dependent care FSA
Paid federal holidays and winter break
Additional paid vacation and personal days, plus paid safe and sick time off
Hybrid work schedule with beautiful office in Tribeca (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Company
Reinvent Albany
Reinvent Albany is a 501c3, non-profit, founded in early 2010 to win open, accountable New York State's government.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase