Communications Associate

Title: Communications Associate

Salary: $50k annually at 40hrs/week

Industry: Nonprofit

Location: Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid)

Business Hours: Tues/Weds/Thurs onsite; 10am-4pm, Mon/Friday remote (35-40hrs/week)

Interview Process: Resume, Cover Letter, Onsite Interview with President/Operations Manager, Start

Software: Microsoft Office, WordPress, Hootsuite, Constant Contact, Canva

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, writing, similar field
• Portfolio or samples of writing experience
• Managed/maintained social media platforms & websites

A mission-driven nonprofit organization in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Communications Associate to support and grow its digital presence, marketing efforts, and stakeholder engagement. This role is ideal for a creative, organized communicator with strong social media, website, and content creation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter) and website (WordPress)
• Create and distribute monthly newsletters and marketing materials
• Design engaging visual content using Canva (CapCut a plus)
• Assist with grant writing and sponsorship requests
• Lead marketing meetings with Board members; track action items and follow-ups
• Collaborate with internal teams to schedule and optimize content
• Support annual reports, fundraising events, and organizational campaigns

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Writing, or related field
• Portfolio or samples of writing experience
• Experience managing social media platforms and websites (WordPress)
• Proficiency with social media management tools (Hootsuite, Constant Contact)
• Strong knowledge of social media best practices and audience engagement
• Proficiency with Canva and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Nonprofit experience preferred, not required