Communications Coordinator Jobs

About us: Shareable is an award-winning nonprofit media outlet and action network with a mission to empower communities to share for a more resilient, equitable, and joyful world. In collaboration with global partners, we inspire social change through solutions-based journalism, advocacy campaigns, local organizing, and educational programs - with a mandate to prioritize high-potential, under-resourced communities.
Shareable is a catalyst for the global sharing movement - as environments, communities, and needs change, so do we. Currently, our team is shepherding exciting changes that impact every aspect of the organization, and we are looking for another creative change-agent to join us. As part of a small, nimble, all-remote staff, we need the Communications Coordinator to be self-motivated, passionate, curious, and with both an eye for style and a finger on the pulse. They must be comfortable creating and enforcing deadlines for themselves and others to ensure that marketing goals are met on time and on budget. The right candidate for this role is also mission-driven, energetic, and optimistic about the impact our “small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can have on the world.”
About you: You have a passion for digital communication, are deadline driven, and have an innate attention to detail and sense of organization. The ideal Communications Coordinator candidate also has excellent analytical skills and some experience with digital project management. In the role, they will produce original multi-media content (video, graphics, presentations, blog posts, etc.) that is creative, engaging, informative, and helps fulfill our mission. They will also provide brand development & management support, help the Shareable team to set goals and perform analysis for all communications & marketing functions of the organization, and will be responsible for executing the day-to-day communications tasks, content distribution & publishing, and regular analysis of communications platforms. The Communications Coordinator will also support Shareable programs, campaigns, events, partnerships, and any other areas where communications support is needed.
Timeline: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled. We hope to have the new hire in place by August 2023.
The position includes:
Digital Communications + Promotion (85%)

• Help design and lead implementation of communications & marketing strategy.
• Research and incorporate up-to-date trends and data from the field; Help strategically identify areas for improvement and change that will better support our goals & mission and/or help us operate more efficiently.
• Work with Content Director to create & implement social media strategies to align with goals and mission and amplify Shareable programming & events, including setting objectives and reporting on performance/results of posts & campaigns; Create & manage social media calendar; Execute social media tasks and lead audience engagement activities.
• Help maintain and monitor performance of content for external-facing communication platforms like website, social media accounts, and newsletter; suggest and implement improvements based on data, performance, and best practices.
• Regularly devise, design, collect, edit, and publish creative & engaging content, including videos, graphics, written content, photos, etc. both for institutional promotional purposes and as part of executing and promoting Shareable’s programming and fundraising initiatives, as well as for partnership endeavors, as appropriate; Work collaboratively with team and partners to ensure that communications goals & expectations are aligned, and that high quality content is created and delivered/published in a timely, efficient manner.
• Collaborate with team to build brand identity, standards, and style guide; Oversee implementation in all aspects of the organization; Ensure that all external communications follow established voice, tone, and brand guidelines.
• Help create and manage deadlines for communications-related activities.
• Manage and execute the design and production of Shareable marketing collateral/materials.

Admin/Organizational Development (15%)

• Help ensure accurate and appropriate record-keeping applicable to your position.
• Participate in internal & external meetings, in-person retreat, and events as a member of the Shareable team.
• Collaborate and support team members with resource development, programming, administration, and any other area of the organization when needed and appropriate.
• Help align & connect work across the organization to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and impact.

Requirements
Required qualities, skills, & experience:

• Reside in the continental United States with access to internet speeds and working environment needed for daily all-remote work.
• Willingness to explore, engage in, and help us build a successfully self-governed staff and collectively-managed organization.*
• Superb verbal & written communication skills.
• Some video production experience and ability, including story development, recording, editing, publishing, and marketing.
• An interest in, passion for, and commitment to Shareable’s mission, values, and diversity principles.
• Some graphic design experience and ability (Canva, Adobe, et al).
• Direct, hands-on experience managing - and growing - social media accounts and creating content for organizations (not just personal accounts).
• Kindness; Integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• An eye for design, style, and engaging branding.
• Creativity and a love of storytelling.
• Ability to work independently, remotely, and as part of a collaborative team.
• Deadline driven & highly self motivated.
• Competency to work across lines of difference; Adaptability.
• At least some college-level study in a related field (communications, graphic design, video production, journalism, marketing, public relations, writing) + at least 1 year of related professional experience; or 3+ years of related professional experience. (Select internships may count for experience requirements.)

Desired qualities, skills, & experience:

• Some knowledge of/experience with Mailchimp, Wordpress, Canva, Survey Monkey, SEO, keyword research, online marketing channels, and Google: Workspace, Analytics, AdWords.
• Familiarity with website design, functionality, and basic site management.
• Rooted in values of anti-oppression and a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, economic justice, gender justice, environmental/climate justice, and grassroots-based movements for change.
• High energy, positive attitude.
• Experience in digital project management.
• Experience with/within high-potential, under-resourced communities; some involvement/familiarity with community organizing, community development, and/or movement building (i.e. advocacy, education, infrastructure creation, cultural organizing, and other forms of change).
• Experience in identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform and motivate.

Benefits
Benefits, salary & work environment:
Shareable employees generally work Monday - Thursday. Though this position's part-time hours are flexible, most working time will need to fall between 9am-1pm (Pacific time). Our legal address is in Oakland CA, but our team is all remote. Some travel is to be expected — typically at least once per year. While performing job duties, you will frequently be required to perform physical tasks like typing, writing, and participating in conference calls.
The position will begin at an estimated 20 hours per week, with opportunity to transition to full-time pending mutual desire, availability, and organizational funding to do so. Includes holiday & vacation pay as well as a health care benefit. Compensation is $30-$35 per hour, dependent on experience and local cost-of-living variables. Salary eligible for future cost-of-living adjustments. This position starts at the Coordinator level, with opportunity to grow into a Manager and/or Director level position, pending mutual desire and available funding - timeline dependent on skills & experience, budget, and overall organizational goals.

• Shareable is transitioning to a worker self-directed organizational structure. This means that we use democratic governance and decision-making systems that provide all staff with a voice in the management of the organization, including the power to influence the realms and programs in which they work, the conditions of their workplace, their own career paths, and the direction of the organization as a whole. We expect all staff to participate in decision-making as co-stewards of the entire organization. This structure also allows staff to take on a number of diverse roles based on interests and skills. As such, your role is likely to shift and evolve somewhat over time to contribute to other areas of our work.

Shareable is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We encourage and welcome applicants of any race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, class, religion, ability, or ideology to apply for this position. We actively seek applicants who identify as BIPOC, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities.