Now Hiring: Communications Coordinator

Location: Rochester, New York

Position Type: Part-Time (25-30 hours per week)

Compensation: $18.75/hour

The Landmark Society of Western New York seeks a creative and qualified candidate to manage its print and digital media. The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for assessing, planning, and executing the organization’s social media presence; producing The Landmark Society’s semi-weekly e-newsletter; and updating website content. Print media includes our quarterly magazine, LANDMARKS, along with signage, handouts, brochures, and reports. (65% of allotted time)

This position also carries out contracted work for the Celebrate City Living (CCL) program, a collaborative effort between the City of Rochester and Landmark to promote city residency, showcase Rochester neighborhoods, and provide public education on city housing opportunities. The Communications Coordinator will manage CCL social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram). (35% of allotted time)

This position reports to the Director of Preservation Outreach.

We are seeking a talented Communications Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating compelling promotional and educational content for our website and various social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The Communications Coordinator will collaborate closely with Landmark Society staff to develop content that effectively promotes our events and initiatives, engaging our audience and building our online presence.

Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Landmark Society staff to gather content and information about events, projects, and initiatives. This will require working on-site in our historic castle office, with the exception of off-site events and in-the-field content creation.
Working directly with the Director of Preservation Outreach, develop a social media plan that balances educational content related to our preservation initiatives with promotional content specific to our events and fundraising goals.

Capture high-quality photographs and videos for use in digital and print media.

Develop a content calendar and strategy for social media campaigns and postings.

Monitor and analyze social media engagement and website performance to optimize strategies and campaigns.

Respond to comments, messages, and inquiries on social media platforms in a timely and professional manner.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to improve and innovate our digital presence.

Maintain consistent branding and visually appealing graphics across all print and digital media, ensuring a cohesive and professional visual identity.
Create and curate engaging content, including posts, stories, images, videos, and other media to share and promote our events and initiatives.
Maintain The Landmark Society’s WordPress website by updating content and calendars, creating blog posts, and coordinating with our website hosting service to address issues in a timely manner.
Work directly with the Director of Public Programs and other staff members to manage the design and layout of The Landmark Society’s quarterly print magazine, LANDMARKS.
Manage Celebrate City Living digital media presence and sponsorship fulfillment.

Required Qualifications:

Professional experience in graphic design, marketing, social media, and communications (college degree in one or more of these fields desired, but not required with significant experience).
Proficiency in graphic design software, particularly Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
Proficiency in Facebook and Instagram platforms.
Excellent photography skills, including an understanding of photographic composition and the ability to capture professional, appealing images using a smartphone and digital camera.
Strong understanding of various social media platforms and their best practices.
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
Creative thinking and ability to tell compelling stories through visuals and text.
Attention to detail, creativity, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the City of Rochester’s many neighborhoods will be beneficial for the Celebrate City Living component of the position.
The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of or interest in historic preservation and architecture.
Experience with WordPress websites and Microsoft Office.

Interested candidates should submit the following by February 23, 2024:

Cover letter
Resume
Portfolio of work including, but not limited to:

Writing sample(s) – Should demonstrate quality and creativity and can include articles, blog posts, reports, or similar.
Graphic design sample(s) – Can include brochures, flyers, logos, website design, or similar.
Social Media sample(s) – screenshots or PDFs preferred. Please do not send links.

Please submit materials via email to:

Becky Timmons

Director of Preservation Outreach, The Landmark Society of Western New York

btimmons@landmarksociety.org

Questions may be directed to the email address above.

Employment decisions will be based on job needs and individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and work experiences.

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