Communications Coordinator Overview

JBRPC seeks a dynamic storyteller to expand our audience and reach, deepen engagement with the organization and our programs, and uplift the many partners who we collaborate with in pursuit of our mission to improve parklands around Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway peninsula. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years professional experience with visual storytelling and graphics, website management, social media communications, and newsletter / constituent communications. Experience working collaboratively is a must, as is a desire to work in a small nimble nonprofit environment on local environmental issues.

Core Responsibilities:

Work with and support the Development & Admin Director to expand JBRPC’s audience and reach, deepen engagement with JBRPC and our initiatives, and uplift partners.
Create visually compelling public engagement and fundraising materials, including social media posts, program flyers, pitch decks, and other written and graphic products
Become versed in JBRPC’s mission, audiences, partners, and diverse initiatives to best shape communications strategies and campaigns
Act as an internal point person for external communications, collaborating across program areas and JBRPC teams
Directly implement and coordinate JBRPC’s website, social media platforms, newsletters, and visual materials in keeping with JBRPC brand and voice
Participation in all Comms team and JBRPC meetings
As needed, support public programs and events, volunteer stewardship projects, and various convenings as part of the JBRPC team

This position might be for you if…

you have a college degree in a related field and 2+ years’ experience implementing communications strategies, including social media, newsletters, visual storytelling and graphics, websites, communications campaigns
you‘re a strong writer and a superstar at creating compelling visual content
you’re comfortable working in Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Salesforce, Social Media platforms
you are a self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude and consistent follow-through
you’re hyper organized, have excellent planning and time management skills, and can successfully juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
you enjoy time outdoors throughout all seasons and weather conditions and are excited for opportunities to join JBRPC programs across our catchment area
you are a stellar team member who also shines when working independently
you have the ability to flex your work schedule for JBRPC programs and related communications
you have the ability to travel throughout JBRPC’s catchment area (a valid Driver's License is a plus)

Schedule and Compensation:

Hybrid Location: office in Rockaway Park; park sites throughout JBRPC catchment; occasional WFH

Schedule: 35 hours, M-F 9am-5pm, with occasional weekend/evening work required (flex schedule)

Compensation: $45,000-50,000 salary commensurate with experience, plus robust benefits package

JBRPC is a partner project of the Fund for the City of New York (FCNY). As such, JBRPC staff members are employees of FCNY and are eligible for FCNY’s benefits package. FCNY is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds to apply. Both JBRPC and FCNY are tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code.

To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter with position title in the subject line to careers@jbrpc.org by June 14, 2024. Applications will be reviewed and interviews of leading candidates will be conducted on a rolling basis as received.

Organizational Overview

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) is a public-private partnership established in 2013 dedicated to improving 10,000 acres of public parklands throughout Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway peninsula, 18,000 acres of open water and marshlands within Jamaica Bay itself, and 11 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches along the Rockaway peninsula. With its partners at the National Park Service, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, JBRPC works to expand public access to parks; increase recreational and educational opportunities; foster community stewardship and volunteerism; preserve and restore natural areas, including wetlands and wildlife habitat; enhance cultural resources; and ensure the long-term sustainability of the parklands for local residents and visitors alike.

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