Digitial Communications Coordinator- New Jersey Future, Trenton, NJ

Tricia Dunkak

New Jersey Future seeks a skilled, organized, and motivated individual to coordinate and provide digital communications support to the communications team and other NJF staff. The Digital Communications Coordinator will work within a collaborative team environment on a variety of tasks and will be responsible for projects including social media strategy, planning, and posting; print and electronic design work; multimedia content production; website maintenance and updates; email design and execution; and event and administrative support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating and updating web content, including copy and graphics, for various websites.
• Managing website maintenance and updates.
• Working with outside consultants on website development, improvements, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate design needs by creating necessary graphics in-house or by working with outside designers.
• Designing new (or utilizing existing) email templates to be used in email service platforms.
• Formatting of reports, flyers, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assembling simple videos for promotional and social media purposes.
• Developing and planning social media content, images, and graphics based on established organizational guidelines.
• Maintaining a social media calendar and monitoring social media engagement on a day-to-day basis.
• Scheduling and posting social media posts.
• Lead social media outreach for events through creation of toolkits, graphics, and content to be shared with partners, sponsors, etc.
• Managing New Jersey Future photo libraries.
• Research opportunities and ideas for enhanced communications impact of NJF’s outreach efforts (such as web enhancements, Google Ads, social media platforms, etc.)
• Virtual and in-person event coordination of printed materials, including program books, signage, and updating documents.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least one year of social media and graphic design experience.
• Demonstrated track record of working well in a team environment.
• Associate’s degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Solid organizational skills, including ability to organize project tasks and work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work well in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience working in multiple social media platforms and maintaining a social media post calendar.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and website design.
• Basic understanding of Wordpress website development, website hosting, and domain registration and maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience working with an email provider (Constant Contact preferred) and design software (Adobe Creative Suite and Canva preferred).
• Experience with video production and editing software programs and tools.
• Solid skills in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Motivated by the organization’s issues and a strong mission-driven work ethic.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

COMPENSATION: The full-time salary for this position is in the range of $40,000 to $48,000 and depends on the candidate’s experience and skills. Salary is negotiable. The full-time position comes with benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long term disability.

APPLICATION: Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume to HR@njfuture.org. If selected to advance, relevant references and work samples will be required.

As of January 12, 2022, New Jersey Future is on a temporary remote-work schedule. When it is safe to do so, New Jersey Future employees will return to a hybrid work-from-home and in-office schedule.