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 🔗Digital Communications Coordinator

  • Full Time
  • Charleston, SC
  • $50,000 - $60,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Summary: The Digital Communications Coordinator works in the Department of Public Affairs to increase awareness of and educate the community about the organization’s advocacy work, its current initiatives, and focus areas.
  • Job Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or other certification in Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in communications, politics, or marketing;
    • Experience working in a professional setting;
    • Experience with WordPress CMS and Square ecommerce platforms, CRM experience a plus;
    • Proficiency in concise written communication, persuasive writing, writing for social media and long- and short-form narrative writing;
    • Experience creating digital media in an advocacy capacity preferred;
    • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design tools preferred;
    • Public speaking and media experience a plus;
    • Strong organization skills, as well as time and project management;
      Appreciation and passion for preserving Charleston’s unique sense of place and cultural heritage.
  • How to Apply:

    Please submit a cover letter and resume with list of three professional references and, if applicable, links to writing or online content samples, to our Director of Finance and Operations, Amanda Coté: acote@preservationsociety.org. Note that resumes sent without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

  • Job benefits: 15 days annual paid vacation leave; 6 days annual paid sick leave; 10 annual paid holidays; Company-matched retirement fund; Group health, vision, and dental insurance plans; Generous professional development opportunities; Parking
  • Contact Name: Amanda Coté
  • Application Email: acote@preservationsociety.org
  • Application URL: https://www.preservationsociety.org/digital-communications-coordinator/

Website Preservation Society of Charleston

Founded in 1920, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) is the oldest grassroots preservation organization in the nation. Our mission is to serve as a strong advocacy leader for citizens concerned about preserving Charleston’s distinctive character, quality of life, and diverse neighborhoods.

The Preservation Society is seeking a Digital Communications Coordinator to join the PSC’s Department of Public Affairs as an integral team member. This position is intended to increase awareness of and educate the community about the organization’s advocacy work, its current initiatives, and focus areas.

Working in collaboration with members across the organization, the Digital Communications Coordinator will support the Department of Public Affairs in advocacy, education, and outreach regarding day-to-day operation of the PSC, including external communications, media relations, social media, and retail operations.

The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented creative thinker with an interest in issue advocacy who possesses knowledge of general best practices for nonprofit communications. Additional core competencies required for this role include strong attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.

This position is full-time, part of the three-person Department of Public Affairs, and reports to the Director of Public Affairs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Digital Communications – 50%

  • Publishes website updates inclusive of advocacy issues, preservation initiatives, advancement priorities, and retail operation;
  • Coordinates and assists with creation and sending of email newsletter;
  • Social media calendar and publishing content to social media;
  • Interface with third-party consultant on website redesign project;
  • Works with departments to coordinate publication and optimization of communications related to initiatives;
  • Collaborates with Department of Public Affairs to develop and counsel staff on best digital communication strategies;
  • Troubleshoots issues for WordPress website and ecommerce platform;
  • Supports SEO and digital advertising optimization;
  • Regularly reports analytics of various platforms;
  • Performs regular maintenance and updates of PSC website;
  • Stays current in the nonprofit communications industry by attending educational opportunities, webinars, and workshops, reading publications, and cultivating professional networks.

Print and Media Communications – 40%

  • Supports media relations in coordination with the Director of Public Affairs;
  • Supports project management of publication of various print collateral;
  • Collaborates with Public Affairs department to develop and counsel other staff on best media strategies.

Retail Support – 10%

  • Assists retail staff with updates to advance organizational goals, including providing support for retail shop and ecommerce website;
  • Creation and implementation of retail marketing plan