Communications Specialist

Job Overview

The Communications Specialist assists the organization with various communication tasks, including content creation, social media engagement, website updates, and planning. This position will also help develop Literacy Coalition’s annual communication and event strategy.

The position reports to Lisa M. Stewart, CEO.

Responsibilities

Social Media:

· Create content for social media

· Schedule 2 to 3 posts per week on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

· Respond to comments on all social media platforms

· Assist the CEO in designing a set of Social Media metrics that monitor user engagement, such as growth, number of clicks, demographics, and social media trends and platform usage

· Bring ideas to the team on social media strategy and posts

Website Updates:

· Update webpages as needed for events, registration, and student open enrollment

· Assist in designing new Literacy Coalition webpages that include our partnerships and advocacy

· Bring ideas and thoughts to the CEO on how to improve the website

Annual Communication & Events:

· Work with the CEO to create a communications strategy annually for Literacy Coalition

· Participate in designing literacy topics or event-based series for the Literacy Coalition that includes current and past board members, staff, partners, and students

· Assist in designing the theme for Literacy Coalition to use throughout the year

· Support Literacy Coalition staff in planning and executing events

· Bring ideas to the team on ideas and topics for communication and social media

Organizational Tasks:

· Represents the organization based on its mission, vision, and values

· Attends the organization’s staff meetings, events, and other Literacy Coalition activities

· Supports the organization in implementing its strategic plan, including meeting objectives and key results

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78748