Homeward NYC, a New York City housing and homelessness nonprofit organization seeks a part-time, remote Social Media & Communications Coordinator for an estimated total of 5 to 7 hours per week.
Duties include creating content for social media, email newsletters, and print newsletters. Must be sensitive to and have an understanding of issues of social justice, racial equity, LGBTQIA communities, homelessness, domestic violence, mental health and substance use.
Homeward NYC (formerly West End Residences and our True Colors Housing) owns and operates three LGBTQIA young adult supportive housing (affordable housing with services) sites, and a mixed-age housing site that is a transitional family shelter for homeless mothers and children and long-term, affordable housing for low-income and homeless seniors. At each location, we provide housing and support services including case management, life skills and empowerment programs, counseling, and community partnerships. The Life Skills Program is a core component of our direct services; the program builds skills for housing stability, and promotes healing and increased independence. Our Transitional Care & Aftercare Program launched in 2023.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a robust social media plan that includes staff and client stories, facts and infographics, fundraising asks, issue advocacy from peer organizations, and supporter thank yous
- Create original social media content and adapt content as created by Director of Development & Communications to post to Facebook, Bluesky, Instagram and LinkedIn
- Create original email and print newsletter content and adapt content as created by Director of Development & Communications
- Develop benchmarks and goals for social media engagement, both short-term and long-term
- Engage communities on social media and respond to requests for information
- Leverage social media engagement to connect with potential corporate and foundation funders
- Implement campaigns to grow audiences and strengthen engagement
- Stay up-to-date on best practices and emerging tactics for building and strengthening audiences
** This remote, contract position reports to the Director of Development & Communications. Social Media & Communications Coordinator must be available to answer email communications from the Director within 24 hours of receipt when received between 9am and 5pm Eastern Time. **
Qualifications:
- Two years professional experience creating and implementing social media campaigns
- Graphic design experience (Canva preferred)
- Familiarity with email systems (Mailchimp preferred)
- Passion for nonprofit work, social justice and serving marginalized communities
- Sensitivity and empathy when telling the stories of marginalized communities, particularly those that have experienced trauma, abuse and mental illness
- Strong writer and communicator
- Detail oriented, self-starter eager to build upon a social media presence that has thus far not received significant organization attention
To apply:
- Candidates should send a resume and thoughtful cover letter to the email address provided. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
- Your cover letter should include 1.) your recent experience with similar projects and 2.) what about our organization’s history, programs or mission appeals to you.
www.homeward.nyc
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Canva: 1 year (Required)
- MailChimp: 1 year (Preferred)
- Facebook: 1 year (Required)
- professional social media content creation: 1 year (Required)
- writing for social justice or direct services nonprofits: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- attached cover letter incl. why our mission appeals to you (Required)
Work Location: Remote
